Speculation about Archie's role as a future royal

With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex about to embark on their new lives independent of the Royal Family, speculation has turned to their son Archie, and his future as a royal.

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor the first child of Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38. At just 10-months of age, it will be awhile until he is old enough to attend official events on behalf of the Royal Family.

An exclusive poll for nine.com.au asking: "Should Archie be allowed to take on senior royal duties when he is older?" has found that a majority of respondents think he should be able to, with 33% of respondents for the little boy participating when he is older, and 20% of the opinion he should opt out of such duties.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have attended The Endeavour Fund Awards in London this month as part of their 'Farewell tour', followed by an International Women's Day event for Meghan on March 9, and the couple attended their final official royal event at the Commonwealth Service alongside senior royals.

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were stepping back as senior members of the royal family, many wondered if Prince Harry would still be in line to the British throne.

In a statement released February 19, a spokesperson for the couple confirmed Harry "remains sixth in the line of succession", although they have agreed to stop using their HRH titles and Sussex Royal brand.

That means Archie retains his place as seventh in line to the throne, even though he is not formally a British prince.