Mark Hamill's Hilarious Pitch To Name Meghan And Harry's Baby After Him

Let’s talk about a fun twist in the world of celebrity meets royalty. Mark Hamill, the legendary Luke Skywalker himself, decided to take a playful shot at influencing one of the most anticipated baby names in recent history. Yes, you guessed it—Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s firstborn. But as it turns out, things didn’t go quite according to Mark’s plan.

Mark Hamill’s Star Wars Pitch to the Royals

Now, here’s the story. Back on May 8, 2019, the 67-year-old Mark Hamill shared a light-hearted moment on Twitter, posting a photo of himself chatting with the Duke of Sussex, Harry, and his brother, Prince William, on a movie set. In the post, Mark humorously revealed that he had pitched the idea of naming any future royal baby after their favorite Star Wars actor. “Here’s me with William & Harry pitching the idea of naming any future royal baby after their favorite #StarWars actor,” Mark wrote.

Mark went on to express his happiness with the chosen name, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, but admitted he wished he had been more specific. He joked that he should have suggested his favorite Star Wars actor who played Luke. "Happy they chose Archie HARRISON Mountbatten-Windsor, but regret not being more specific. Should have pitched favorite #StarWars actor WHO PLAYED LUKE,” he quipped. Check out Mark’s original tweet below!

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Here’s me with William & Harry pitching the idea of naming any future royal baby after their favorite #StarWars actor. Happy they chose Archie HARRISON Mountbatten-Windsor, but regret not being more specific. Should have pitched favorite #StarWars actor WHO PLAYED LUKE.🙄 pic.twitter.com/NFEy2YFIOC

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 8, 2019

As for whether Meghan and Harry named their son Archie after Star Wars legend Harrison Ford, that remains a mystery. But fans were loving the playful banter. One commenter hilariously joked, “His Royal Highness Prince Chewbacca of Great Britain.” Another fan added, “I’ve known three Lukes and, because I’m blunt, I’ve asked if they were named after Luke Skywalker within an hour of meeting them. Two of them were. They’re not named after you, but the character you perfected. Not royalty but not bad.”

Hollywood Reacts to Archie's Name

Of course, it’s not just Mark who had an opinion about the royal baby’s name. The entertainment world was buzzing with excitement. Amy Poehler, whose own son with ex-husband Will Arnett shares the name Archie, couldn’t resist chiming in. "I love that name — I’ve been a fan for 10 years,” the Parks and Recreation star joked to People. “So welcome to the club!”

Archibald's Connection to Princess Diana

Even though there hasn’t been an official statement from Harry and Meghan about their choice of name, it’s worth noting that Archie has a strong connection to the late Princess Diana. The name Archie shares ties with Archibald Campbell, the 9th Earl of Argyll, who was a notable ancestor of Diana's. Archibald was a Scottish nobleman, politician, and peer, making the name a meaningful nod to the royal family's heritage.

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Mark Hamill shouldn’t feel too disheartened, though. If the couple decides to expand their family, there’s always a chance they might go with another favorite Star Wars actor next time around. Who knows? Maybe Luke Skywalker will make an appearance in the royal family tree yet!