When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their second child in 2021, they chose the name Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor. It was a choice that instantly sparked discussion. Lilibet was not just any nickname. It was the intimate childhood name used only by Queen Elizabeth II’s closest family members. It dated back to her toddler years when she struggled to pronounce Elizabeth, and the affectionate version simply stayed with her for life.
The moment Harry and Meghan revealed the name, critics questioned whether the Queen had truly approved it. The couple insisted she had, but conflicting reports quickly appeared. In his book Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story, royal author Robert Hardman claimed the monarch was deeply upset by the announcement. According to him, an aide described her as angrier than they had ever seen, reportedly telling those around her that her name was the one thing she felt she still owned.
