The Queen's death means that, going forward, the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, is technically a prince - a title that his mother, Meghan Markle, claims has been denied him since his birth.
His younger sister, Lilibet "Lili" Mountbatten-Windsor, will also take the title of princess after the Queen's departure and the ascension of her grandfather, the Prince of Wales.
During her famous interview with Oprah last year, Meghan said she was shocked to be told Archie would not receive special protection because he did not have a title and hinted that this was due to his mixed race.
The Sussexes said in the same interview that they expected Archie to take the title "prince" after Charles took the throne, but said they were later told protocols had changed.
Under protocols established by King George V in 1917, children and grandchildren of a sovereign are automatically entitled to the title of HRH and prince or princess.
Asked during the interview with Winfrey if she agreed with her son taking the title of prince, Meghan said: "If it would serve his safety, then absolutely."
Asked in Winfrey's interview whether Archie being a prince was important to her, Meghan replied: "If it meant he would be safe, then of course." This was said against the background of extended members of the royal family not being automatically entitled to police security.
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Source: The Guardian
