EXPLAINER: Why is Harry and Meghan's son not a prince?

Prince Harry and Meghan’s son, seventh in line to the British throne, is Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. Photo: Reuters

One of the most dramatic claims in Prince Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey was the allegation that their son was denied a royal title, possibly because of his skin colour.

Harry and Meghan’s son, seventh in line to the British throne, is Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. In contrast, the children of Harry’s older brother, Prince William, are Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.