Meghan Markle, Harry Reschedule Archie’s Christening For Prince Charles, Queen

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry rescheduled Archie’s christening to accommodate Prince Charles.

According to Rebecca English, a royal correspondent for Daily Mail , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex originally scheduled their son’s christening at Windsor Castle on Friday. They already made plans with their son’s godparents and Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland.

Unfortunately, Prince Harry and Markle discovered that both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles couldn’t make it to the event due to prior engagements. So, the family decided to move the date to Saturday to accommodate Prince Charles.

Prince Charles marked his 50 years as Prince of Wales this week. He has also ramped up his preparations to be king.

He has a busy week because based on the Court Circular, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles were set to visit The Prince’s Trust call center at Nantgarw, Ty’n-y-Coed Forest, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llandovery Lunch Club and more.

On Wednesday, they visited Victoria Park and the Patti Pavilion, The Morriston Tabernacle Chapel and Carmarthen Market.

Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II reportedly had long planned to spend the weekend with Prince Philip at Sandringham. Her Majesty is set to visit the Royal Stud.

Queen Elizabeth II also skipped the christening of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s youngest son, Prince Louis, in July 2018. But she was present at the christening of Zara and Mike Tindall’s daughter, Lena, earlier this year.

Queen Elizabeth II’s presence at Lena’s christening raised some eyebrows because she was missing at Prince Louis’ baptism. However, it wasn’t an issue to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Prince William and Middleton were reportedly relaxed about the Queen’s decision.

Meanwhile, many aren’t happy with Prince Harry and Markle’s decision to keep their son’s christening private. According to the netizens, the couple couldn’t just pick what they want to share with the public because they are paying for their privileged life as royals.

In a poll created by Express, 82 percent of Brits find the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes’ decision to make the ceremony private wrong. According to one participant, Prince Harry and Markle can be private individuals if they stick to private funding only. But if public money is involved then it becomes a public matter.