Since her birth this past June, rumors have been rife that Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, would help reconcile the cracks in the royal family. In particular, it was believed that Harry and Meghan's return to the UK might be the pretext needed to reopen channels of communication between Harry and Prince William, with whom the feud reportedly continues.

Meghan and Harry were reportedly hoping to christen Lilibet (nicknamed "Lili") in the traditional way at Windsor Palace, with the Queen and other royals in attendance. However, sources claimed that Meghan Markle's acrimonious relationship with the British press was too much of an obstacle and had already derailed the plan shortly after it was reported. More recently, another royal source claimed that it was actually Prince William who vetoed Harry and Meghan's wish to christen their daughter in Windsor, suggesting that the family infighting will not be easily contained.

Now, the saga of where Lili will be baptized may be coming to an end. A royal source told the Daily Mail that Lilibet is unlikely to be baptized in the Anglican Church, and her parents may opt for an Episcopal ceremony in California. According to the magazine, the move raises concerns about "whether the queen will be able to meet her namesake's great-grandson in person."

While "a spokesman for the Sussexes said plans for the christening ceremony have not yet been finalized and any claims to the contrary are 'mere speculation,'" the magazine said the Episcopal ceremony means that Lilibet is not an automatic member of the Church of England like other royals.

Although it has not been definitively decided, a baptismal ceremony in California would also likely gallop the most obvious path to reconciliation for members of the royal family, especially Harry and William. Nevertheless, with the New Year's vacation coming up, perhaps a new opportunity will present itself before the end of the year to settle the situation.