A stunning new claim has ignited royal circles once again: Meghan Markle allegedly copyrighted the name “Lilibet” before her daughter was even born, according to revelations in a new book by respected royal author Robert Hardman.
The bombshell centers around the name “Lilibet” — the deeply personal childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, used only by her parents, sister, and Prince Philip. It was the Queen’s most intimate name, tied to her earliest years and reserved exclusively for those closest to her.
But in 2021, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose it for their newborn daughter — and now it’s being alleged that Meghan secured rights to the name in advance, sending shockwaves through the Palace.
Royal insiders claim the late Queen was left “as angry as I’ve ever seen her” after Harry and Meghan announced she had given her blessing — a claim the BBC later contradicted, citing Palace sources who insisted she was never asked.
According to Hardman’s book Charles III: New King, New Court, Queen Elizabeth reportedly expressed heartbreaking frustration:
“I don’t own the palaces or the paintings, only my name — and now they’ve taken that.”
Royal biographer Angela Levin blasted the couple on GB News, calling their behaviour “appalling.”
She claimed Meghan had filed to protect the name “Lilibet” before the child was even born, supposedly for future branding, merchandise, or organizational use.
“This name belonged to the Queen’s childhood, her family, her loved ones,” Levin said. “It was incredibly intimate. People will see the name and think the Queen endorsed commercial products. It’s shocking.”
Presenter Eamonn Holmes reacted in disbelief:
“What do you mean? They copyrighted the name?”
Levin’s answer was blunt: “Yes.”
The accusations paint an increasingly tense picture of the fractured relationship between the Sussexes and the monarchy.
However, the couple’s spokesperson hit back, insisting:
“The duke spoke with his family in advance… his grandmother was the first person he called. Had she not been supportive, they would not have used the name.”
The clash over one of the Queen’s most sacred nicknames has now exploded into yet another controversy — one that shows no signs of quieting.
