and were accused by a royal commentator of staging a return to the royal fold via their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, following the latest passport row. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made headlines this month after reports claimed Harry "actively" following to issue passports for his children.

A source told the that the delays could be due to the fact that UK officials were "dragging their feet" over the use of the HRH style (His/Her Royal Highness) for both children, with the outlet adding that the Duke is thought to want to keep the HRH titles for Archie and Lilibet so they can decide if they want them when they are older. But a royal commentator has now questioned whether the couple's plans for their children have anything to do with mending their frosty relationship with the Royal Family, after royal sources claimed the latest updates left members of the Firm "utterly bewildered".

The 's Richard Eden said: "Could the Sussexes, who chose to give up boring old public duties to seek their fortune in the US, stage a return to the royal fold via their children? Why would [Harry and Meghan] want their children to return to the 'goldfish bowl' of royal life? My suspicion is that this is less about the future roles of their children and more about maintaining Harry and Meghan's royal links now." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been contacted for comment.

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