Lilibet Diana: Expert on details being kept 'under wraps'

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the birth of daughter Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor earlier this month. They said her name was a tribute to Harry’s grandmother, the Queen, whose family nickname was Lilibet. Buckingham Palace quickly issued a statement to wish Harry and Meghan well following their announcement.

But they did not mention what the Queen thought about the name personally.

Royal expert Ingrid Seward claimed Her Majesty would not break away from royal tradition of neutrality to “reveal her feelings”.

She told Express.co.uk: “I think the Queen will remain impassive about both the behaviour of the Sussexes and the naming of their baby girl Lilibet.

“Whatever she may think privately she will not reveal her feelings.

“It is personal and I feel certain she will keep it that way whatever they do.”

Harry and Meghan shot down earlier reports that they had not asked the Queen’s permission for the poignant name.

A spokesperson for the couple said that during a conversation with the Queen, Harry “shared their hope of naming their daughter Lilibet in her honour”.

They added: “Had she not been supportive, they would not have used the name.”

Shortly after Lilibet’s birth was announced, the monarchy’s official Twitter account shared an image from Harry and Meghan’s wedding day to celebrate the arrival.

It also mentioned that the baby was the Queen’s 11th great-grandchild.

A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman also said: “The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted with the news.”

Some royal commentators claimed the name could have been an olive branch to the Royal Family following their bombshell interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey in March.

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During the interview, they accused one unnamed royal of making a racist remark about their oldest son Archie’s skin tone before he was born.

They also said Meghan’s pleas for help when she felt suicidal were ignored.

Buckingham Palace said after the interview was aired that they were “saddened by the claims”.

But they added that “recollections may vary”.

It read: “The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.”

However, Harry and Meghan have not spoken further about their issues with the Royal Family since Lilibet was born.

In a message of thanks on their Archewell website after they announced the birth, Harry and Meghan 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.”

Express.co.uk has contacted Buckingham Palace for a comment.

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