Harry and Meghan's 'factually inaccurate' claim causes Kate Garraway to worry

09 March 2023 , 08:14

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Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway pointed out an inaccuracy in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's statement (Image: ITV)

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway pointed out an inaccuracy in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's statement announcing the christening of their daughter in California.

Princess Lilibet Diana, who was born to Prince Harry and Meghan in June 2021, was christened at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ’s home on Friday.

A spokesperson for Harry and Meghan said: "I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor."

However, Good Morning Britain host Kate noted that the statement contained a ‘factual inaccuracy’, as she hosted the programme alongside Ben Shephard on Thursday morning.

She said: “You worry that the Sussexes don’t particularly help themselves, don’t you?

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Kate noted that the statement contained a ‘factual inaccuracy’ (ITV)

“They put out a statement saying the Princess Lillibet was christened last Friday by the bishop of Los Angeles – which was a former journalist actually, a profession Harry’s not always keen on.”

Kate added: “But actually in the statement, they called him the Archbishop of Los Angeles, which is factually inaccurate and you just think, Gosh, someone who is so keen on accuracy and representation – it seems so unhelpful that things like that are wrong.”

Later Kate continued: “If you’re challenging reporting and the accuracy of that about yourself, you’ve got to get your own facts right haven’t you?”

The ex-newspaper journalist worked in the office of former US President Richard Nixon between 1984 and 1990 prior to being ordained.

The christening took place on Friday (PA)

Around 20 to 30 people were in attendance for the celebration (PA)

The conversation over Lilibet’s christening then turned to the upcoming coronation of King Charles this May and whether Harry and Meghan will be in attendance.

Kate said: “We presume and we hope that they will both want to show love and support for King Charles at that.

“We’re very fond of them. It’s such a mess and we want to unravel it for everybody.”

The conversation turned to the upcoming coronation of King Charles (ITV)

The christening announcement is the first time Harry and Meghan’s second child has been publicly called a princess and confirms that Harry and Meghan will use the royal titles for their children.

The couple's spokesperson said members of the Royal Family were invited to the christening, but it appears none were in attendance.

Lilibet is the second child of Harry and Meghan, who relocated to the US after stepping down as working royals in 2020. Their son Archie was born in May 2019.

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Good Morning Britain airs weekdays at 6am on ITV.

Rebecca Cook