Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly angered by her great-granddaughter’s name, according to a royal author who has reignited the feud between the Palace and Prince Harry/Meghan Markle.
Robert Hardman disputes H&M’s assertion that the Queen endorsed the use of her childhood nickname for their daughter, Princess Lilibet. In an explosive excerpt from his new book, “Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story,” he claims she was extremely upset about it.
This corroborates earlier statements made by BBC’s royal correspondent, Jonny Dymond, shortly after Lilibet’s birth on June 4, 2021, where he indicated that the couple did not discuss the name with the Queen or seek her approval for it.
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It remains to be seen if Harry and Meg will refute this latest allegation, given their history of being defensive about such matters.
### FAQ
1. **What was Queen Elizabeth II reportedly upset about?**
According to a royal author, Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly upset about her great-granddaughter’s name, Princess Lilibet, as claimed by H&M.
2. **Did the Queen express her displeasure over Lilibet’s name?**
Yes, a royal author stated that the Queen was extremely upset about the use of her childhood nickname for their daughter, Princess Lilibet.
3. **Did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seek the Queen’s permission for the name Lilibet?**
According to BBC’s royal correspondent, Jonny Dymond, the couple did not discuss the name with the Queen or seek her approval for it.
### Conclusion
The purported discontent surrounding the naming of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Princess Lilibet, has reignited tensions within the royal family. The conflicting accounts presented in various reports have fueled public interest in this matter, leaving room for ongoing speculation.