Princess Lilibet has just turned two, but she’s already been in the royal spotlight several times, thanks in no small part to her parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The rift between Harry and the British Royal Family has been ongoing ever since he and Meghan decided to leave for pastures new. Things certainly didn’t change for the better when they, via interviews and Harry’s book, Spare, publicly attacked several Royal Family members, including King Charles himself.
Harry and Meghan were ultimately evicted from their English abode, Frogmore House, and only Harry was in attendance when King Charles was crowned. Even so, it’s rumored that King Charles is sad about not having a closer relationship with Harry and Meghan’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Though Charles can’t visit the kids frequently – far away as they are – that doesn’t mean he doesn’t care. It was reported that he wished to send Lilibet a special present for her second birthday in early June, despite Harry warning him not to be too extravagant.
Whilst his heart is undoubtedly in the right place, royal experts are now claiming that King Charles forgot one significant thing for his granddaughter’s birthday.
It’s safe to assume that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet understand very little of what’s happening around them regarding their family’s feud.
They’re steadily growing up in the US with their parents Harry and Meghan, and just weeks ago, Lilibet celebrated her second birthday. No senior royals attended her birthday at the Duke and Duchess’s home in Montecito, California, but reports suggest that King Charles wanted to give his granddaughter a present.
Princess Lilibet – 2nd birthday celebration
Readers will remember that Lilibet celebrated her first birthday in the UK with a big cake. Her parents had gathered a small number of guests for an intimate backyard picnic at the aforementioned Frogmore Cottage, and the occasion marked a rare opportunity for Archie and Lilibet to bond with family members they don’t otherwise get to see.
Indeed, Harry and Meghan have proven themselves well-versed in making the most out of occasions to celebrate. With Lillibet turning two, she most likely had a full day of surprises, including lavish gifts and plenty of love.
According to royal expert Jennie Bond, the young princess’ second birthday was to be an “all-American affair.”
“I would expect to see a sprinkling of celebrities and a laid-back party, which hopefully will include some other toddlers,” she told OK! Magazine.
“It would be nice to think the day might include a video call to Lilibet’s grandfather, King Charles, and hopefully some sort of gift has been arranged and will be delivered to Montecito for her birthday.”
Whether or not her grandparents sent a video greeting is not known, but it’s said that King Charles had another idea in mind from the beginning.
People Magazine said 20 to 30 guests attended Lilibet’s birthday bash. Among those were Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, who has visited her grandchildren frequently, and Lilibet’s godfather, Tyler Perry. Moreover, Princess Diana’s two older sisters, Lady Jane Fellowes. and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, were there to celebrate the young princess’s big day.
After the tragic passing of Princess Diana in 1997, Harry and William were given plenty of support from their family members, though Harry once revealed he didn’t even get a hug from his father after being told the heartbreaking news.
King Charles wanted to give Lilibet that she’ll ‘remember forever’
Since Diana’s accident, Harry and his brother, Prince William, have remained close to their aunts. The fact that Diana’s sisters showed up to celebrate Lilibet’s birthday must have been a very joyful moment, not least for Harry.
At the birthday party, a gospel choir was believed to have performed several songs, including Oh Happy Day and This Little Light of Mine. The latter tune was also played at Harry and Meghan’s wedding.
An insider told the Daily Mail that “attendees were treated to an afternoon of food and dancing — with Archie enjoying a dance with his little sister.”
Princess Beatrice is reportedly the only senior royal to have visited Harry and Meghan in the US thus far. As stated, King Charles could not be there for Lilibet’s big day, though reports suggest he wanted to celebrate his granddaughter’s birthday in style.
According to New Idea, as reported by Express, Charles planned on giving Lilibet a lovely present for her 2nd birthday. The king wanted to give the little girl a gift she “will use and be hers.”
“Charles has had his aides looking at a custom-made cubby house, similar to what the Queen and Princess Margaret had when they were girls,” an insider revealed.
“He wants to give Lili something she will use and be hers. She’ll remember it forever – it’s going to be the ultimate surprise!”
While Harry and Meghan obviously have money to spoil their children, the former reportedly urged his father “to be less extravagant.”
