The biographies of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, were recently removed from the royal family’s website. This was done after an investigation by the palace found that the biographies had been created without the consent of the Sussexes.
The biographies were first noticed by royal fans in May 2023. They included information about Archie and Lilibet’s birthdates, parents, and titles. However, the biographies also included a number of inaccuracies, such as stating that Archie was the seventh in line to the throne.
The Sussexes were reportedly not aware of the biographies until they were alerted to them by fans. They were unhappy that the biographies had been created without their consent, and they asked the palace to have them removed.
The palace investigation found that the biographies had been created by a junior member of staff who had misunderstood the instructions they had been given. The staff member has since been disciplined.
The biographies were removed from the royal family’s website on August 9, 2023. The palace has apologized to the Sussexes for the incident.
This incident is a reminder of the complex relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family. The Sussexes have been increasingly critical of the royal family in recent years, and they have taken steps to distance themselves from the institution.
However, they are still members of the royal family, and they are entitled to certain privileges, such as having their biographies included on the royal family’s website.
It is unclear what the long-term implications of this incident will be. However, it is clear that it has damaged the relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family. It is also a reminder of the importance of communication and consent.
