Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently celebrated their daughter, Princess Lilibet’s third birthday, amid mounting tensions within Britain’s Royal Family. The intimate event took place at their Montecito, California home over the weekend.
Honoring Lilibet’s Third Birthday
In honor of Lilibet’s special day, her parents surrounded her with close friends and family. Born in March 2023, Princess Lilibet is named after the commonly used nickname of her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The princess’ christening was a notable event punctuated by the absence of several royals, including her grandfather, King Charles, and her uncle, Prince William.
Harry and Meghan’s American Life
Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan Markle, 42, formerly a star on the hit television series “Suits,” relocated to the United States in 2020. Their move came as a result of the couple’s decision to step back from their senior roles within the your Royal Family. Recently, Harry officially declared the U.S. as his permanent residence despite the ongoing health crisis of his father, King Charles.
Tensions within the Royal Family
Relations within the Royal Family have been strained, and this was evident during the Sussexes’ recent UK visit for the 10th anniversary celebration of Harry’s Invictus Games. Despite both King Charles and Princess Catherine, 42, dealing with cancer treatments at the time, neither were present at the event. Similarly, Prince William, 41, also gave the games a miss for unspecified reasons.
Critics have pointed out Harry’s lack of interaction with his father during his UK visit. Reportedly, the young prince did not get a chance to visit King Charles due to the monarch’s busy schedule and varied commitments.
Confidence in Each Other
Despite the fanning flames of royal controversy, Meghan continually praised her husband during their Africa tour, specifically in Nigeria. Speaking at the GENACO Foundation’s inaugural mental health summit, the duchess referred to her husband’s “inspiring” public address happily declaring, “You see why I’m married to him?”
The Sussexes’ Struggles
The couple’s difficulties extend beyond their royal connections. Their charity, the Archewell Foundation, suffered a significant blow recently when it was declared “delinquent” by California authorities. Furthermore, their partnership with Spotify worth $20 million wound up after a single series titled “Archetypes,” hosted by Markle, in June 2023.
The year ahead is expected to be challenging for the couple as they navigate both the personal and professional challenges coming their way. While dealing with their charity’s troubles, coping with their strained relationship with the royals, and juggling their other professional commits, the Sussexes remain determined to forge ahead.