Legal Warning Issued by Prince Harry and Meghan Over BBC Claim Regarding Naming of Daughter Lilibet

Prince Harry and Meghan have taken legal action against the BBC after the network claimed that the Queen was never consulted about the name of their daughter, Lilibet.

The Mirror broke the news on Tuesday, revealing that while Harry did not seek formal permission from his grandmother, he had privately shared his desire to name his child years before meeting Meghan and starting a family.

The BBC quoted a palace source stating that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had never asked the monarch about naming their daughter Lilibet, Lily, Diana, who was born on Friday.

However, within an hour of the story being published on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan insisted that they would not have chosen the name if the Queen had not been supportive.

According to the spokesperson, the Duke had spoken with his family before making the announcement, with his grandmother being the first family member he called.

During this conversation, he expressed their intention to honor her by naming their daughter Lilibet.

If the Queen had not been supportive, they would have chosen a different name.

While it is true that the Queen was not formally asked, The Mirror understands that she is indeed supportive of the couple's choice.

As the sixth in line to the throne, Harry is not required to seek formal permission for his children's names.

Meanwhile, Prince Charles appeared delighted during a visit to a mini-factory in Oxford on Tuesday upon receiving the happy news of his fifth grandchild.

The Queen, who has several grandchildren and great-grandchildren with Elizabeth as their middle name, including Charlotte, William and Kate's daughter, reportedly found the tribute to both herself and Harry's late mother, Diana, to be a lovely idea.

The name Lilibet holds significant personal history for Her Majesty.

It originated as an affectionate nickname given by her grandfather, George V, when she struggled to pronounce Elizabeth as a child.

A royal source revealed that Harry and his grandmother have always shared a strong bond, which makes it even more surprising that he has recently strained their relationship.

Over the years, they have had deep and personal conversations, continuing until very recently.

Harry has never concealed his desire to have a family of his own, often expressing his wish for a boy and a girl whom he could name after the two most important women in his life: the Queen and his mother.

While he had considered naming a future daughter after Diana, he was cautious about the attention it would bring to her.

Ultimately, he proposed the name Lilibet to Meghan during their discussions about potential names, and she loved the idea.

This choice serves as a fitting tribute to the Queen and is something that many people hope will bring the family closer together.

In recent months, Harry and Meghan's relationship with the Queen and the rest of the royal family has been strained following their interview with Oprah Winfrey.

The couple, now residing in a luxurious $11 million mansion in Montecito, California, accused an unnamed family member of raising concerns about the potential skin color of their unborn children.

They also claimed that Meghan was left unsupported during her pregnancy with Archie when she experienced suicidal thoughts.

Lilibet is the Queen's 11th great-grandchild and the younger sister of Archie, who is now two years old.

Her middle name, Diana, pays tribute to Prince Harry's late mother.

Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.