His children prince harry and his wife Meghan Markle they will be called “prince” and “princess” and the couple used this title publicly for the first time to announce their daughter’s christening.

Under royal protocol, the monarch’s grandchildren can take the titles of prince and princess, meaning 3-year-old Archie and 1-year-old Lilybet were eligible to use them after Harry’s father Charles became king last year September. The rule was set in 1917 by the then King George V and stipulates that these titles can be brought to them by the monarch’s grandchildren but not by his great-grandchildren.

Until today it was not known if the couple, who renounced their royal duties in March 2020 and currently live in California, wanted the two babies to be called by these titles. “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was baptized on Friday, March 3, by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Most Reverend John Taylor,” a spokesperson for the couple said.

Buckingham Palace said it would “in due course” update its website to include the Archie and Lillibet titles.

Two years ago Meghan claimed in an interview that the British royal family refused to give the title to her son and that there were discussions about how dark his skin could be.

The baptism of their youngest daughter took place a few days later King Charles evicted the couple from the house Elizabeth had given them in Britain, Frogmore Cottage. However, he has invited them to his coronation ceremony, which is scheduled for early May, but it is not yet known if they will attend.