“I’m Not Royal”: Princess Lilibet burst into tears during 3rd birthday party as Royal Family sent no public messages

 

Princess Lilibet turned three on Tuesday, but the Royal Family did not publicly acknowledge the birthday of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s youngest child.

 

 

Princess Lilibet celebrated her third birthday on Tuesday (June 4), but there was no public acknowledgement from the Royal Family. Despite being the youngest child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, no members of the Firm sent any well-wishes as she marked her special day.

This perceived snub comes amidst ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the Royal Family, following their decision to step back from Royal duties in 2020 and subsequent public fallouts.

Lilibet has only visited the UK once to meet family members from her father’s side. This visit occurred when she was brought over for the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, where the Queen met her 11th great-grandchild and namesake for the first time.

However, despite reports that King Charles is “desperate” to build a relationship with his youngest son’s children, no public message was shared – mirroring the silence when Harry’s son Archie turned five last month.

It’s believed that Lilibet celebrated her birthday over the weekend with a small gathering at her family’s Montecito home. People magazine reported that Meghan and Harry’s close friends and non-royal family members were present, along with some of Lilibet’s friends, reports the Mirror.

Born in California in June 2021, Lilibet was named after her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Rumours of the Queen meeting her great-grandchild via video call after her birth were spread by sources said to be close to the Sussexes, with a particular source telling People magazine: “They were very excited and couldn’t wait to share that their daughter arrived.”

However, Palace insiders were quick to rebut these claims, suggesting no such call took place – as The Mail on Sunday reported.

In response, a source stated pointedly: “No video call has taken place. Friends of the Sussexes appear to have given misleading briefings to journalists about what the Queen had said and that took the whole thing over the edge.”

Princess Lilibet celebrates 3rd birthday with no public messages from Palace

 

Princess Lilibet celebrated her third birthday an entire ocean away from the Windsors and did not receive any public wishes from them on Tuesday, June 4.

 

 

The youngest child to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Lilibet celebrated her birthday with a star-studded party at the Sussexes’ $14 million mansion in Montecito, California, over the weekend. Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and other celebrities are believed to have attended the birthday bash.

Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, or Lili, was named using one of the nicknames for the late Queen Elizabeth II. She also made history by being the first senior royal baby to be born in the U.S.

It was only about a year after her birth when Lilibet traveled to the UK to physically meet her father’s side of the family. At the time, Prince Harry and his wife traveled with their two children to attend Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities in June 2022. Interestingly, the trip coincided with the little one’s first birthday, which allowed the royal family to celebrate the day together at Frogmore Cottage.

“Wishing Lilibet a very Happy 1st Birthday!” read a tweet from the late queen’s official account that year.

Real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invited celebs over royals to Lilibet birthday

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly chose to invite celebrity friends over to their home in Montecito for their daughter Princess Lilibet’s birthday, rather than the Royal Family.

As well as it being thousands of miles away, one royal author believes the feud between the two families explains the lack of invites.

Tom Quinn told The Mirror: “Shockingly, no invitations to Lilibet’s party were issued to members of the Royal Family.

“One of Harry’s old army friends said: ‘Harry knew they wouldn’t come anyway and he was pretty sure he would not have wanted them there.

“But he is really sad that Archie and Lilibet cannot have any kind of relationship with their cousins while his feud with his family continues’.”

Inside Lilibet’s lavish 3rd birthday with cake made by Meghan, ‘plastic-free’ gifts & toy from Charles, expert claims

PRINCESS Lilibet turns three today and is likely to be celebrating in California surrounded by family and A-listers.

The Sun spoke exclusively to royal commentator Ingrid Seward about how Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be celebrating their youngest child’s birthday.

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Princess Lilibet may enjoy a party surrounded by celebrity kidsCredit: Alexi Lubomirski

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Meghan and Harry could celebrate the day at a private play centreCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

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Princess Lilibet is celebrating her third birthday todayCredit: PA
Ingrid shared: “I think she [Lilibet] probably does lead quite an extravagant life because they live in one of the most expensive areas of California, they’re surrounded by movie stars and celebrities and people that have a lot of money and can afford to live an extravagant lifestyle.

“I’m not saying that they would be ostentatious, but I think it would be quietly very extravagant.”

Despite Lilibet’s privileged social circle, royal expert Tom Quinn that the Sussexes prefer a more down-to-earth lifestyle for their kids.

He previously told the Mirror: “Meghan loves homemade gifts and dislikes extravagant expensive presents”.

Here’s how the royal three-year-old may be ringing in her birthday…

A-LIST PARTY

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their daughter’s pre-birthday celebrations on Sunday by hosting a party at their £12million Montecito home with close friends and family, according to Page Six.

But they could celebrate out the house too.

The royal expert shared: “I think they probably would arrange a party outside of their house, and they probably get a whole group of kids and take them somewhere so it’s a bit different.

“Of course they’ve got a lot of very high profile celebrity friends with young children.

“So it would be I’m sure it’s quite competitive about who could give the most glamorous extravagant party, but I think Harry and Megan probably will play it down a bit.

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“I’m sure that they would organise some sort of themed party but I don’t think it would necessarily be at their house.

“They would take them somewhere maybe to a play centre or private play centre and because you know, kids at that age, they just love romping around and rolling about and just having fun.”

 

 

Celeb pals who live “just down the road”  include Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry and their daughter Daisy.

Harry revealed Orlando had given him the heads up about a photographer and that they keep in touch via text, making it easy for them to set up a play date in the future.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hosted a pre-birthday soiree at their £12million Montecito home on Sunday, according to Page SixCredit: Google Earth

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Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland is likely to help with games on Lilibet’s birthdayCredit: Getty

GRANDMA ON GAMES

Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland is likely to play a starring role at the party, according to the royal expert.

She shared of the former yoga instructor: “Doria will be involved as she is also the only grandparent they know.

“She is pretty active so will probably be involved in organising games or at least directing whoever is organising.”

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The Sussexes are said to not favour ‘plastic’ gifts for their kidsCredit: Netflix

PLASTIC-FREE GIFTS

Ingrid, who is editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, shared how Meghan and Harry “don’t like anything plastic.”

She said: “There’s a big movement amongst young parents – no plastics.

“We know that Meghan and Harry don’t approve of plastic presents but kids love them.

“They love the brighter, the shinier, the better but I don’t think we’ll see Princess Lilibet getting into one of those sort of plastic push cars or things like that.

“I don’t know what she’ll be allowed, but I’m sure they’re quite fussy.”

BILLIONAIRE GODFATHER

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Billionaire Tyler Perry was named as one of Lilibet’s godfather after growing close to Harry and MeghanCredit: Getty
Lillibet has a world-famous filmmaker as a godparent in Tyler Perry, so could be spoiled by the star.

Madea actor Tyler, worth an estimated $1billion, grew close to Harry and Meghan after he reached out to the duchess following news of her estrangement from her dad Thomas Markle.

In their self-titled Netflix docuseries, Tyler recalled when the couple asked him to be Lilibet’s godfather.

He said: “I had to take a minute to take that in. And I thought, ‘I’d be honoured. I’d absolutely be honoured’.”

CAKE FROM MEGHAN

Lilibet will likely receive a tasty cake from her parents for her third birthday milestone, claimed the expert.

Ingrid shared: “I am sure Meghan will have made a gluten-free cake as that is what she loves to do.”

DELIVERY FROM KING CHARLES

When your grandad is the King, you are likely to be sent a rather exciting gift.

Ingrid added: “Charles and Camilla will certainly send or have sent gifts.

“Camilla will have organised it as she has her own grandchildren albeit older and loves small children and their likes and dislikes.

“As for Meghan – she and Harry will give a joint gift as she is only three – possibly a small animal such as a bunny and the current non plastic toy or doll that she might particularly want.”

Inside Princess Lilibet’s £980k jewellery collection

THE daughter of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry is set to receive a staggering £980,000 worth of jewellery from the Duchess of Sussex in years to come.

Glamorous Meghan, 42, has an enviable collection of designer watches and jewellery heirlooms that are expected to be given to the young princess.

Around £650,000 of the items have come from Princess Diana’s precious collection, while others were purchased by the Suits star.

Meanwhile, Meghan’s jewels also include her glittering wedding day jewellery and lavish gifts from Prince Harry.

We shared the collection that’s worth nearly £1million that Lilibet could receive.

WITHOUT KEY FAMILY

While they are likely to send a gift, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter Lilibet has barely met her UK family, including her grandfather.

Royal author Phil Dampier said the birthday celebrations are tinged with an “underlying sadness” due to the “rift” that divides the family.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, he shared: “It is amazing that she’s already three but there is this underlying sadness of course because of the rift that the King is not seeing his grandchildren.

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Royal author Phil Dampier said it is ‘so sad’ King Charles has barely met his grandkidsCredit: Reuters

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Meghan’s dad Thomas Markle reportedly hasn’t met Prince Harry or Archie and LilibetCredit: Channel 5 / Thomas Markle: My Story
“I think he’s only met Lilibet possibly once and Archie only a couple of times and they are seventh and eighth in line to the throne, growing up in California on the West Coast of America with American accents and they just don’t see them.”

Phil added that it’s also “very sad” for Meghan’s father Thomas Markle, who reportedly has never met his grandkids or even son-in-law Prince Harry.

 

Former lighting director Thomas and Meghan’s relationship soured in the run-up to her 2018 Windsor Castle wedding, when he admitted agreeing to stage pictures of himself.

Meghan told Oprah Winfrey that her outspoken father lied to her about talking to the British press – a “betrayal” that she just can’t “reconcile”.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s daughter Lilibet hardly knows her UK familyCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

Real reason Prince Harry ‘pulled out’ of Archie’s godfather’s wedding revealed after ‘challenges’ exposed

PRINCE Harry is reportedly not attending his son’s godfather’s wedding after ‘challenges’ over his attendance were exposed.

The royal, 39, has snubbed the event set to celebrate his billionaire childhood pal, the Duke of Westminster Hugh Grosvenor, and Olivia Henson on Friday.

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Prince Harry has snubbed the wedding of childhood pal and Duke of Westminster Hugh GrosvenorCredit: Getty

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Hugh Grosvenor is set to marry Olivia Henson in the ‘wedding of the year’ on FridayCredit: PA

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Prince William, pictured with suited Hugh in 2018, is understood to be given the role as an usher at the weddingCredit: AFP

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It was unlikely Meghan Markle would have been Harry’s plus one as she ‘never wants to return’ to the UKCredit: Getty
Estranged from his family, Harry is said to have spoken personally to Hugh about his and wife Meghan Markle’s invite to Chester Cathedral tomorrow.

The Duke of Sussex and Hugh made the decision to avoid the “inevitable clamour” between the now-US-based Prince, his brother William and dozens of mutual friends who aren’t on speaking terms with Harry.

A source close to the Sussexes told People magazine: “There was an acknowledgement on both sides that it would be difficult for Harry to attend.

“It was an understanding between the two friends.

“The decision certainly avoided the inevitable clamour had estranged brothers Prince William and Prince Harry both attended the nuptials, eliminating the possibility of the big day being overshadowed for the couple.”

Hugh, who “owns half of London” is expected to have Prince William as an usher at the “wedding of the year”.

The property mogul, who owns nearly 2,000 buildings all around the world, is the godfather to cousins Prince George, 10, and Archie, five.

Rumours were sparked that Hugh and wife-to-be Olivia had avoided inviting the Sussexes all together when plans got underway following their engagement last year.

According to the Sunday Times, the 7th Duke of Westminster didn’t want there to be any awkwardness for the Royal Family.

It comes hours after the couple were excluded from a royal event.

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Harry and Meg have not received an invite to the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 15 this year.

It marks the second time the pair, who quit the UK in 2020, have been shunned from the occasion.

After making the transatlantic relocation four years ago, the couple have launched a barrage of vile attacks against the Firm.

With Meghan “never wanting to come back” to England, it was extremely unlikely the mum-of-two would have been a wedding guest if Harry had decided to come.

Princess Kate has been invited to attend the wedding with doting husband Wills but it is unclear whether she will go as she continues with preventative chemo.

William attended a D-Day anniversary event on Wednesday with King Charles and Queen Camilla.

The Heir gave a moving speech thanking veterans and their families before giving a short and sweet update on Kate’s condition.

He told attendees she was feeling “better”, adding: “She would’ve loved to be here today.”

Meanwhile, the King was introduced to a 99-year-old paratrooper who turns 100 in August. Charles said: “I’ll have your card ready.”

Earlier in the day the Monarch made his first speech since his cancer diagnosis – in two health battles that shook the Firm.

He stood tall with medals on his chest and Camilla at his side, telling veterans and their families: “We are all eternally in their debt.”

He added: “The stories of courage, resilience and solidarity which you have heard today and throughout our lives cannot fail to move us, to inspire us and to remind us of what we owe to that great wartime generation, now tragically dwindling to so few.”

Charles said it was our privilege to hear the stories.

 

He added: “It is our duty to ensure that we and future generations do not forget their service and their sacrifice in replacing tyranny with freedom.”

Wills stood not far from some of the country’s last surviving veterans as they looked back on the campaign that opened the path to peace and freedom in Europe.

Meghan Markle branded ‘cheap, vulgar and irresponsible’ by outspoken Lady Colin Campbell, who says ‘she was never an A-lister so needs to stop acting like one’

LADY Colin Campbell has branded Meghan Markle “cheap and vulgar” in an explosive new interview.

The author, 69, who has published three books on the royals, has also urged the Duchess of Sussex to stop acting like a celebrity.

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Meghan Markle has been branded “cheap, vulgar and irresponsible” by Lady Colin CampbellCredit: Getty – Contributor
Speaking to Closer magazine she said: “She was never an A-lister, so she needs to stop acting like one.

“Royalty do not behave like celebrities do. It’s cheap, vulgar and irresponsible.”

The royal writer went on to say that Meghan was “letting down” those who admire her by behaving this way.

This is not the first time that Lady Colin has warned the Duchess of Sussex of being wary of her behaviour.

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The royal author says that Meghan was “never an A-lister so needs to stop acting like one”Credit: Dan Charity – The Sun
In April she advised that Meghan should avoid becoming a “political activist” as the “royals must represent all of the people” and she should know when “keep her mouth shut”.

Lady Colin added: “There are many conservative people, all over the world, many religious people, who do not have these ‘woke’ and ‘right-on’ views.”

It comes as Meghan was revealed as guest-editor of British Vogue’s September issue.

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It comes after Meghan was announced as the guest-editor of the September issue of VogueCredit: Reuters

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Her choice in cover stars has received flack for being “too political”Credit: Reuters
The project saw the Duchess of Sussex select 15 women to be featured on the cover, choosing not to star herself, whom she hails “forces for change.”

The magazine has sparked a storm of protest, with critics reminding Meghan that royals must remain neutral at all times.

Meghan has since been criticsed for the “leftie” cover by Leo McKinstry who, similarly to Lady Colin, warns Meghan must stay out of politics like Kate.

Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe said: “Royals have not only got to keep out of politics but they have got to be seen to keep out of politics.”

Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, said: “The Duchess of Sussex has done a huge favour for the House of Conde Naste (Vogue’s publisher) and rather less for the House of Windsor.”

In other royal news, we told you how the Queen “will gift Meghan and Harry a holiday home” according to a royal expert.

It was revealed that the Queen has a secret Love Island connection after villa owner revealed as distant granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

Behind-the-scenes video shows Meghan Markle at work guest-editing Vogue’s September issue

News Update: King Charles stripped Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their Royal titles: Would it mean completely disassociating the two from all Royal family?

 

Several royal experts and people associated with the Royals have suggested that revoke of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal titles.

 

After years of drama because of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s separation from the Royal family, there have been discussions regarding stripping the couple of their royal titles. Although the two have officially left their duties and dropped ‘His Royal Highness’, they are still known as ‘Duke and Duchess of Sussex’.

Several experts have suggested that these titles should be officially revoked as the two have officially left their duties and responsibilities. Would it mean completely disassociating the two from all Royal family titles if this happens? Know here…. According to a Hindustan Times report, the official removal of the titles ‘Duke and Duchess of Sussex’ would require an act of parliament.

Harry and Meghan can also lose their titles after successfully obtaining US citizenship. According to Daily Express, Harry could lose his titles if he successfully obtains US citizenship, which would require him to “renounce all allegiance to any foreign prince, state or sovereign.”
Interestingly, Meghan would still retain a royal title, although an unusual one, after losing this title. The American actor would still be called as ‘Princess Henry’ if she loses her title, according to royal commentator Ingrid Seward.

 

“I don’t think anything will happen to the titles because, if they lose their titles, Harry is still a prince of the blood, and Meghan, instead of being the Duchess of Sussex, (would) be Princess Henry,” Daily Express quoted Ingrid Seward as saying. There have been several instances when Meghan Markle and Harry have used their royal influence to negotiate millionaire partnership agreements with companies like Netflix and Spotify.

Moreover, Meghan Markle continues to use ‘Duchess of Sussex’ title on public platforms. Recently, the couple launched their website with Meghan’s royal coat of arms, American Riviera Orchard. The official Instagram handle of the business venture mentioned Meghan by ‘the Duchess of Sussex’.

Meghan Markle Gave a Rare Update on How Archie Is Doing at 10 Months

Photo credit: Pool/Samir Hussein – Getty Images
Meghan Markle returned to the spotlight last night, attending the Endeavour Fund Awards, her first event with Prince Harry since the couple announced their plans to step back from their senior royal family roles. And while there, Meghan talked a little about how her and Harry’s 10-month-old son Archie is doing. There hasn’t been any new Archie photos or insight from Meghan and Harry since the holiday, when the couple shared a new shot of Archie with his dad in Canada.

At the ceremony, the Duchess of Sussex spoke to attendee Claire Spencer, whose husband, Lee “Frank” Spencer, was nominated for an award. According to Hello!, Spencer got the Duchess tell her how is the little guy doing. Spencer said that Meghan “said ‘oh yes, well, he is 10 months now and is into everything.’” Aw.

Photo credit: WPA Pool – Getty Images
Ahead of Meghan’s arrival in the UK, The Sunday Times reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex planned to leave Archie in Canada rather than take him for their work trip. This was not confirmed by the couple: Meghan and Harry made no formal announcement about whether or not Archie came to the UK with them. But Archie has not been seen or photographed out with his parents in London.

When Meghan and Harry last returned to England in January—right before they announced they were stepping back from their roles— People and Harper’s Bazaar reported the couple chose to leave their son Archie in Canada, too. Both outlets report that Archie was in the care of Meghan’s friend Jessica Mulroney and a nanny while his parents were away. And they weren’t gone for long: Meghan was back with Archie in Canada on January 10, two days after the couple’s royal family role announcement.

King Charles again ditches son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ahead of big Royal event

King Charles has again snubbed son Prince Harry and his spouse Meghan Markle ahead of the massive Royal event.

While Buckingham Palace has issued no clarification on who will wave from the balcony this year, it has been confirmed that King Charles has again snubbed son Prince Harry and his spouse Meghan Markle ahead of the massive Royal event. Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, cries as she, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Queen Camilla and King Charles attend the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022. (REUTERS)

For the second year in a row, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not received an invitation to attend Trooping the Colour, the yearly event hosted by the British Monarchy, according to People. The annual event will take place on June 15, marking the official birthday of the King.
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When did Harry and Meghan last attend Trooping the Colour?

Harry and Meghan last attended the ceremony in 2018 and 2019. Even after stepping down from royal duties in 2021, the duo made an appearance to the event in 2022, the year when Queen Elizabeth II marked her Platinum Jubilee with pomp and show. However, they Sussexes didn’t join other Royal family members for a balcony appearance and instead choose to spend their time with non-working royals. They both haven’t been returned to the annual tradition since then.

In 2022, Meghan joined Harry for the funeral of late Queen, but she later skipped King Charles III’s coronation, preferring to spend the weekend hiking in Santa Barbara with friends.

Harry and Meghan moved to US with their son Archie in 2020 and have been residing in Montecito, California. Their visits to the United Kingdom have been sporadic, however, Harry flew to his home country to meet his father after the monarch revealed that he had been stricken with cancer. In May, the Duke again returned to the UK for the Invictus Games’ tenth anniversary, skipping the most-awaited meeting with his father King Charles and his estranged elder brother Prince William, who is second in line to the throne.

Amid concerns over King Charles and Kate Middleton’s health following their cancer diagnosis, it was uncertain if Trooping the Colour would take place this year. Later, Buckingham Palace confirmed King Charles’ presence to the event, skipping his horseback ride. This year, he is set to travel in a horse-drawn carriage with his wife, Queen Camilla