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Why are they called 'Prince' and 'Princess'?

Archie and Lilibet are Prince and Princess because of a rule set by King George V in 1917. This rule states that the children of a sovereign's sons can use these titles. As grandchildren of King Charles III, they are entitled to be called Prince and Princess, which is why the story refers to them this way.

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