The Phillips Children and Titles

[Mermaid1962]

Right. If Edward and Sophie's children were referred to as Prince/Princess, then we'd have a real right to see pictures and know more about them. People--not everyone, of course--are practically demanding pictures of Lady Louise; but until she's able to make the decision for herself to appear in public, she's under her parents' protection.

[branchg]

Her parents were very clear they, like Princess Anne, wanted their children to grow up without the burden of titles and royal rank. However, until new letters patent are issued changing the 1917 criteria, they have the right to assume their royal rank and styles once they become adults.

It is likely, however, that new letters patent will eventually be issued to "downsize" the royal family, possibly when Charles becomes King, to restrict the style of HRH Prince/Princess of the UK to the children of The Sovereign and the eldest child of the heir to the throne.