New titles for Harry and Meghan’s kids confirmed after tragic death of the Queen despite Meghan’s Oprah interview claims
THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex's children have become Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - despite Meghan's claims in her Oprah interview.
Her Majesty died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday - marking an end to her historic 70 year reign and sparking an outpouring of grief around the world.
Her death, at the age of 96, means her great-grandchildren take on titles because of the accession of their grandfather King Charles to the throne.
Under protocols established by King George V, The Queen's grandfather, the children and grandchildren of a sovereign have the automatic right to the title HRH and prince or princess.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's kids, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, will now officially be a Prince and Princess, and HRH's, under the rules, established in 1917.
The couple had previously suggested to Oprah that Archie might be blocked from being a prince.
Meghan claimed she had been told Archie would not get police protection because he did not have a title during her bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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She suggested the decision was taken because of his mixed race, which was not the case.
At the time Archie was born, he was the great-grandchild of a sovereign, not a grandchild.
The reason Prince George, nine, was entitled to be a Prince is because it is protected in George V's protocol.
This is because he was a great-grandson of the monarch down the direct line of succession to the throne, being the eldest son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales.
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Prince George's sister Princess Charlotte, seven, and Louis, four, are entitled to their titles because of a patent signed by The Queen on December 31, 2012.
This gave the Prince and Princess, and HRH title, to all children of the Prince of Wales's elder son, Prince William.
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In a sombre statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, had passed away - making her son, Charles, King.
Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
Charles, who will now be known as King Charles III, also released a statement.
The King said: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
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"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
"During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held."
Charles is now King and his wife Camilla, Queen Consort.
At 73, Charles is the oldest person to accede to the throne in British history.
It comes as the Union Flag is being flown at half mast at Buckingham Palace.
And a notice of The Queen's death has also been pinned to the palace gates.
Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Buckingham Palace to pay their respects following the tragic news.
And black cabs lined The Mall - the road leading up to the palace - in a tear-jerking tribute to Her Majesty.
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Britain will now enter 12 days of mourning for our longest serving monarch, who ruled for 70 years.
Prior to her death the monarch was said by Buckingham Palace to be “comfortable” at Balmoral, where she remained under medical supervision.