In a seemingly intentional omission, Prince William and Kate Middleton refrained from explicitly acknowledging Princess Lilibet’s name in their social media posts, raising eyebrows among royal observers. The Prince and Princess of Wales utilized their X account in 2021 to extend congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the birth of their second child but notably referred to her as ‘baby Lili.’
Their social media message read, “We are delighted by the happy news of the arrival of baby Lili. Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie.” This choice of addressing the newborn by a nickname rather than her official name, Lilibet, has stirred speculation about the dynamics within the royal family.
In contrast, the official Royal Family post adopted a more formal tone, stating, “Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of Lilibet Diana! The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted with the news.”
The revelation comes amid author Robert Hardman’s disclosure that Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly displeased with the Sussexes’ decision to name their daughter ‘Lilibet,’ which is the Queen’s childhood nickname. Hardman noted, “One privately recalled that Elizabeth II had been ‘as angry as I’d ever seen her’ in 2021 after the Sussexes announced that she had given them her blessing to call their baby daughter ‘Lilibet.’”
As the royal family continues to navigate nuanced dynamics, the social media nuances surrounding the acknowledgment of Princess Lilibet’s name add another layer to the intricate relationships within the monarchy.
