Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet could have ‘third way’ to be part of monarchy

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet could have a bright future in the monarchy

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Published August 06, 2026
Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet could have ‘third way’ to be part of monarchy

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet could have a key role in the monarchy in the upcoming years.

Children to Harry and Meghan Markle, the young kids could pose as half in half out Royals when cousin, Prince George, becomes King

Royal author, Simon Vigar, tells HELLO!: "The Sussexes clearly believed, or Harry believed, that there could be a third way. At the Sandringham Summit, he was told by Elizabeth, Charles and William, 'You're either in or you're out.' At which point he said, 'Okay, we're out.' He saw the door and he went for it."

"But, there has to be a better way of doing this," he added. "There must be a way that Charlotte and Louis can support their brother in the decades to come and still have their own lives. And that's what Harry thought was on the table, this third way. And then it was quickly taken off the table."

"I think the Sussexes are very important and will be very important. Let's see what Archie and Lilibet do," continued Simon, adding: "We actually don't know whether they're going to use their titles. But they are a Prince and Princess. And I should think, I don't know this for sure, that Catherine and William are talking about it, but William keeps dropping these hints about change, doesn't he?"

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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