KEY POINTS

  • Meghan Markle used her full name in baby Lili's birth certificate and skipped her royal titles, a report says
  • Prince Harry was reportedly listed as "The Duke of Sussex," with "His Royal Highness" as his last name
  • The couple both used their royal titles in their son Archie's birth certificate

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's names appeared differently in their daughter Lilibet Diana's birth certificate than on son Archie's certificate, a report has said.

According to a copy of Lili's birth certificate obtained by People Tuesday, Prince Harry and Markle's second child was born on June 4 at 11:40 a.m. in the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, which is near the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's mansion in Montecito, California.

Prince Harry's first name was listed as "The Duke of Sussex" in his daughter's certificate, with "His Royal Highness" as his last name. Meanwhile, Markle skipped her royal titles and used her full name, Rachel Meghan Markle.

In Archie's birth certificate, which was revealed days after his May 2019 birth, Prince Harry's name was listed as "His Royal Highness Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex." Markle's name appeared as "Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex."

Prince Harry and Markle's occupations on Archie's certificate were listed as "Prince" and "Princess of the United Kingdom," though the former actress does not have a princess title. Baby Lili's California birth certificate, on the other hand, does not require the parents' occupations.

Prince Harry and Markle kept their His/Her Highness titles after stepping back as working royals last year, but they no longer use them — as part of their agreement with Queen Elizabeth, People noted. While they are still the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the two have been referring to themselves as "Harry and Meghan" since quitting royal duties.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Markle named their baby girl Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor after Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana. After welcoming their second child, the couple shared a snap of baby Lili on the royal family's WhatsApp group, where they stay in touch with the other members of the royal family, Entertainment Tonight reported last month.

The arrival of baby Lili was seen by some royal experts as something that would bring the members of the royal family together and help mend any strained relationships within the monarchy.

"Babies always bring inordinate love, joy and hope," Princess Diana's former voice coach Stewart Peace told Us Weekly.

Royal biographer Katie Nicholl, author of "Harry: Life, Loss, and Love," also commented on baby Lili's potential role in unifying the members of the royal family.

"Well I think, everyone thought that this little baby is going to be a rift healer because this family division has really going on for a very long time now," Nicholl told Entertainment Tonight. "I think, it's everyone's hope that this baby will be a peace offering in many ways and that she will help to bring this divided family back together."

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 02: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a Creative Industries and Business Reception on October 02, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Chris Jackson/Getty Images