Under current royal protocol, Archie and Lilibet remain included in the line of succession to the British throne. Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor are the children of Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III.
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As descendants of the monarch, both children are legally part of the succession order established by royal law.
Royal experts say false reports about succession changes often emerge online because of public fascination with the monarchy and ongoing tensions between Harry, Meghan, and senior members of the royal family. Since stepping back from official royal duties in 2020, the Sussexes have remained frequent targets of speculation, particularly concerning their relationship with the institution.
Social media amplified the latest claims rapidly, with many users questioning whether internal royal disputes could affect the children’s future status. Constitutional scholars, however, emphasize that removing individuals from the line of succession would require formal legal and parliamentary action — not rumors or private opinions.
Supporters of Harry and Meghan argue that misleading stories involving Archie and Lilibet unfairly drag young children into public controversy.