PRINCE HARRY and Meghan Markle's decision to name their daughter after the Queen has been addressed by James Jordan, as the professional dancer shut down critics.
Former Strictly Come Dancing star James Jordan, 43, and his wife Ola Jordan, 38, spoke candidly about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's recent announcement. Prince Harry, 36, and Meghan Markle, 39, decided to name their daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor in a touching nod to Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke's late mother, Diana, the Princess of Wales.
James, who welcomed his daughter Ella with his other half last year, has shared his thoughts over the royal baby name.
The Dancing On Ice champion has said Harry and Meghan were showing respect to Her Majesty.
James commented that the royal couple should be able to decide their baby's name choice.
Speaking in his latest column for HELLO!, the professional dancer admitted he applauded the Duke and Duchess on the royal baby name.
"My opinion on that is you should be able to call your child whatever you want to call your child," James remarked.
"I think it's more ridiculous when people call their children these stupid names like peanut butter, pea for short! I find that more annoying."
He added: "I think it's actually a level of respect that they're honouring her."
James' wife Ola suggested that the name choice had created a lot of media attention which she found "strange" for Meghan and Harry.
The professional dancer explained that their daughter Ella's middle name is Amelia, which is Ola's great grandmother's name.
Addressing Lillibet's touching tribute, the mum-of-one said: "It's created a lot of hoo-ha, which I find strange because they didn't want any press, they want to be quite private."