MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry DIDN’T ask the Queen about naming their daughter Lilibet, a palace source has claimed.
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday, sharing the Queen’s sweet nickname from her childhood.
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Those close to the Sussexes have so far insisted the parents told Her Majesty about the choice, with one source saying Harry “would have mentioned” the name.
But a Palace source told the BBC this was not the case, and the Queen was “never asked” about its use.
It comes after The Times reported that Her Majesty was told her 11th great-grandchild was going to be named after her.
But Buckingham Palace officials were said to be unaware the baby had been born until the announcement came out at 5pm on social media, according to the Mail.
The Palace previously declined to discuss when the Queen was informed of the safe arrival of her newest great-grandchild – or whether she was advised on Lili’s name.
Royal author Phil Dampier told The Celeb Report: “Lilibet is such a personal name to the Queen you would hope they gave the palace the heads-up.”
Meghan and Harry have given a series of jaw-dropping interviews about the Royal Family in recent months, landing the Firm in hot crisis talks with their bombshell Oprah Winfrey chat.
But although Harry spoke of his strained relationship with dad Charles, he said he had a “really good” relationship with the Queen – and spoke regularly with Her Majesty over video call.
Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, whose middle name was given in memory of her grandmother Princess Diana, arrived at 11.40am on Friday in California.
A statement published on their Archewell website said: “On June 4, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili.
“She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe.
“Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family.”
The Celeb Report Online has approached Buckingham Palace and representatives for Meghan and Harry for comment.
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