Meghan Markleand Prince Harry’s decision to name theirnewborn sonArchie Harrisonmay have come as a surprise to many, but not to his cousinPrince George!
George was visiting grandmother Carole Middleton with sister Charlotte when they came upon a woman walking her dog,The Sunreported at the time.
The woman told the British newspaper that she was asked not to take any photos of the children, but was able to engage George in conversation as the young prince pet her dog.
“I asked George what his name was, even though I obviously knew it,” she said. “To my astonishment, he said, ‘I’m called Archie’ with a big smile on his face.”
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“I don’t know why he calls himself Archie, but kids often play with their names and I think it’s lovely,” the woman said.
The royals are no strangers to nicknames (Prince Harry‘s real name is Henry andKate Middleton‘s full name is Catherine) — andPrincess Charlottehas asweet moniker at home: Lottie.
The newborn Archie was born Monday, andmade his public debut Wednesdaywith his proud parents at St. George’s Hall in Windsor Castle.
“It’s magic. It’s pretty amazing,” Meghan said of being a first-time mom. “I have the two best guys in the world, so I’m really happy.”
Meghan Markle, Archie Harrison, Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
A source told PEOPLE that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex haveopted not to give their son a “courtesy title”at this time, unlike his royal cousins.
Harry and Meghan were named the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day, and it is traditional for the eldest son of a duke to eventually inherit his father’s title. Down the line, Archie could be given the secondary Sussex title, before inheriting the dukedom.
source: people.com
