The couple publicly used their daughter's royal title for the first time to announce she had been christened.

Archie and Lilibet were only eligible to use the titles since Charles became King in September.

A letter patent by King George V in 1917 restricted the use of 'prince' and 'princess' to the children and grandchildren of sovereigns through a male line.

This meant, at the time of their birth, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, did not have the automatic right to use the royal titles.

The interest in Harry's children's titles comes after his relationship with his father, King Charles, hit rock bottom following his tell-all memoir earlier this year in which he made accusations against the royal family.

It was not known until Wednesday whether the couple, who stepped back from royal duties in March 2020 and now live in California, would want their children to be known as prince and princess.

"I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor," a spokesperson for the couple said on Wednesday.

Buckingham Palace said it would update the royal website to reflect Archie and Lilibet's titles in "due course".

Meghan said in an interview two years ago that the royal family refused to make her son Archie a prince and had conversations about how dark his skin might be.

The titles are in line with the precedent created by letters patent issued by George V in 1917, which conferred the title of prince or princess on male-line grandchildren of the sovereign.

This is the first time it has been confirmed that the children will use the titles.

The baptism was held days after Harry, and Meghan had been asked to vacate their home in the United Kingdom, Frogmore Cottage, a decision made by Charles, and a sign of the latest strain in relations.

It is not known whether Harry will attend his father's coronation in May.