Did you really think Meghan Markle and Prince Harry offended the Queen by naming newborn daughter Lilibet? – Kardashian Dish

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their newborn daughter, Lilibet Lili Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, on Friday, June 4 in Santa Barbra, California, and announced the happy news and gorgeous name of their daughter that honours the Queen of England and the late Princess Diana the following Sunday (June 6). Since the announcement, tons of media reports have claimed that the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex offended the Queen by using her childhood nickname for their newborn, with some reports even going as far as claiming that Harrys grandmother was deeply hurt and angry by Meghan and Harrys choice, but is that truly the case?

According to reports, the name Lilibet has been the Queens nickname among her family members since she was a young child and originated from her own struggle to pronounce her name at an early age.

It was also revealed previously on Netflixs The Crown,that the nickname was often used by her late husband Prince Philip, who only passed away in April just months from his 100th birthday, so this particular name should invoke fond memories for the Queen.

Following the announcement of the birth, Buckingham Palace issued a statement to congratulate Meghan, Harry and Archie on their new addition to their family! Which was shortly followed by a sweet message from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their Instagram page. Check out the post below.

And although it seemed that Lilis name was accepted by the royals, the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were already parents to two-year-old Archie Harrison, were later forced to issue a statement after their daughters name caused quite the online stir with royal watchers and commentators.

Despite the sentimental nod to both Prince Harrys grandmother and late mother, Princess Dianna, some have criticised Harry and Meghan for the decision. Some suggesting that Harry and Meghandidnt approach the Queen for permission to use the personal name.

Whilst others have claimed that this is an attempt to smooth things over with the Royal Family, after a year of turmoil, following their decision to step down from their duties as senior members of the Royal Family in March 2020 in order to pursue financial independence, as well as their more recent explosive tell-all interview with journalist Oprah Winfrey.

Whatever their reason for using the sweet and sentimental name, the couple made sure to set the record straight on those wild claims.

A spokesperson told UK publicationThe Independent:

The Duke spoke with his family in advance of the announcement. In fact, his grandmother was the first family member he called.During that conversation, he shared their hope of naming their daughter Lilibet in her honour. Had she [Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth] not been supportive, they would not have used the name.

Currently, no pictures of baby Lili have been released, and were not expecting any from the notoriously private couple for some time still, but it seems were not the only ones that are waiting to catch a glimpse of the newborn.

Kate Middleton who attended the G7 Summit expressed her excitement for the new addition to the family but confessed she has yet had the opportunity to meet her niece, even over facetime, although she hoped she would meet Lilibet soon.

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Did you really think Meghan Markle and Prince Harry offended the Queen by naming newborn daughter Lilibet? - Kardashian Dish