Prince Harry and Meghan LIVE: Sussexes warned 'Lilibet will start asking questions'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter Princess Lilibet has had close to no contact with the Royal Family since birth.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been warned they may soon start facing questions from Princess Lilibet Diana on why their relationship with their families is so strained, according to a royal expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have effectively been estranged from their birth families for years, with Lilibet and older brother Prince Archie Harrison having little to no contact with the grandfathers.
Royal expert Phil Dampier told The Sun: "The fact that they are still seven and eight in line to the throne is quite extraordinary.
"And you never know, one day they might actually be called into action to some degree. They might move up the scales so it's all hanging a bit by a thread.
"I think, when they get older, they're going to start asking questions and say, 'How did it come to this, that we haven't got a relationship with our grandparents or the Royal Family?'"
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Meghan Markle's pal brutally mocked Princess Kate for missing Princess Lilibet's birthday
Meghan Markle's friend brutally mocked Kate, Princess of Wales for missing Princess Lilibet's first birthday.
Lilibet, who is thought to have only visited the UK once, is celebrating her third birthday today, June 4.
However, in celebration of her first birthday two years ago, a friend of Meghan's previously said that it was "shady" of Kate to miss out on her niece's special day.
Garcelle Beauvais, a star on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, previously shared her thoughts on Kate's absence from Lilibet's birthday.
Meghan Markle's 'sadness' over Archie and Lilibet laid bare with 'sudden' move
Meghan Markle is said to be feeling "sad" over the prospect that her children are "no longer babies", it has been claimed.
With Princess Lilibet celebrating her third birthday today, Meghan and Harry are reportedly feeling upset that Prince Archie - who turned five last month - and Lilibet are growing up so fast.
Like many parents, Meghan is thinking about how "quickly her children are growing up" and feeling upset that the "baby years are coming to an end".
According to the Mirror, a source said: "Meghan doesn't like being away from her children as she doesn't want to miss a thing with them growing up so fast. With Lili turning three, it's really got Meghan and Harry thinking about their future and how quickly the children are growing up."
Prince Harry and Meghan's new PR team is making big moves, says royal expert
Prince Harry and Meghan's three-day visit to Nigeria was hailed a success story - and one royal expert thinks he's figured out how they pulled it off.
Gareth Russell, historian and author, told GB News it's no coincidence that the Sussexes hired two PR professionals before going on their quasi-royal tour.
Russell is pleased with how the visit went and that the Sussexes turned to their PR team for advice.
The royal expert said: "I don't think it's a coincidence that it comes so soon after their well-publicised hiring of two excellent PR executives.”
He added: "This is the kind of thing they should be doing."
Inside Princess Lilibet's very unusual christening that broke royal protocol
Princess Lilibet turns three today, but shortly after she was born, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opted for a very intimate christening for her - in a marked break from Royal Family protocol.
Lilibet was baptised on March 3, 2023 in California and the event was more low-key than the christening of her big brother, Prince Archie, with no Royal Family members present.
Meghan Markle warned of 'bitter pill' she'll need to swallow if Sussex titles are removed
Meghan Markle is set for a rude awakening if she and Prince Harry's royal titles were removed, a royal watcher has warned.
The pair were given the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex as a wedding gift by the late Queen in 2018, but stepped down as senior royals in January 2020 and relocated to the United States.
Since then, they have both been critical of their treatment within the Royal Family, prompting calls for their titles to be stripped.
Speaking to GB News, royal and political commentator Lee Cohen asked: "With the turmoil he and his wife have created, and the anguish they have caused, isn't it high time their titles were removed?
John Lennon's son gets death threats after mocking Prince Harry with two-word swipe
Sean Ono has received death threats after mocking Prince Harry's memoir with a brutal two-word swipe.
Taking to X, Sean has revealed that he has faced numerous death threats after he made an indirect comment that Harry should have titled his memoir, 'Spare Me'.
He wrote: "I've had 3-4 death threats since making fun of Harry's book title and then later saying it was justified because he's an idiot and that he and I both deserve to be mocked. Yay internet."
Prince Harry has ‘little to do’ in US as he 'broods' for royal past
Prince Harry has "little to do" in the US other than "brood" over his past life in the Royal Family, according to a royal expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the Royal Family in 2020 to pursue a new life in the US.
Since then, Meghan Markle has led the way with various new projects – the latest being her new lifestyle brand called American Riviera Orchard.
But royal expert Tom Quinn suggests Harry may not be completely happy with his life in the States as he has "little to do".
Speaking to The Mirror, he said: "Meghan appears to have moved on to some extent but then she was only part of the Royal Family for a relatively short time and she has far more to focus on in the States than her husband has."
On Meghan, he added: "She's the main driver for their commercial enterprises in the States, where, having taken the dog for a walk each morning, Harry has a little to do beyond brooding over the past."
Prince Harry clears way for Prince William to perform major role with 'diplomatic' move
Prince Harry has cleared the way for Prince William to perform a major role this week with a "diplomatic" move, it has been reported.
Despite being friends with the groom for many years, Prince Harry has chosen to step back and not attend the Duke of Westminster's wedding on June 7.
After a source previously claimed that the decision would come as a "shock" to the groom and the Royal Family, William is set to be an usher on Friday.
As reported by The Times, a source said: "It is understood that a civilised understanding was reached between the Duke [of Westminster] and Harry over the phone. It’s a long way to come from California, after all."
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Meghan Markle compared to Princess Diana in new viral video clip
Meghan Markle was recently seen embracing well-wishers while in Nigeria, and royal watchers were reminded of her mother-in-law, the late Princess Diana. The exchange went viral on TikTok, garnering over 600,000 views, 18.7K likes and 1,601 comments.
TikTok user megsmarkle uploaded the footage captioned: "She is so loved."
Sarah Ferguson makes 'thinly-veiled dig' at Meghan Markle with one move
Sarah Ferguson fans believe the Duchess of York made a "thinly-veiled dig" at Meghan Markle because of comments she made on a previous podcast episode on 'Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah'.
Fergie said she always told her daughters to "smile" when out in public and not to be grumpy. Advising her and her ex-husband, Prince Andrew's girls, she said: "I always say to my girls: when you're out on the public stage, smile. And if you don't want to be polite, don't go on the public stage - because no-one wants to see a grumpy princess. You've heard me say that many times."
However, the clip resurfaced just as Meghan was spotted looking sad when she was out and about after losing her Spotify deal last year and fans think she could have been referring to Meghan.
Prince Harry's pal Hugh Grosvenor issues cryptic response following wedding 'snub'
Prince Harry's close friend Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster, is due to get married in just four days, and he has issued a cryptic message after his pal declined an invite.
High soceity's wedding of the season will take place at Chester Cathedral on June 7, with Prince Harry nowhere to be seen despite previously being a very good friend of the groom.
Grosvenor will marry Olivia Henson in front of 400 people, including Prince William, who will reportedly serve as an usher for the wedding.
While visiting the wedding venue, the Duke of Westminster spoke about receiving "support" from certain people in the run up to the big day, which has left people wondering if this is a sly dig at Prince Harry.
'Devastated' Harry's 'deepest upset' over rift with William exposed
Prince Harry is devastated over the estrangement from Prince William and his "deepest upset" over his two children stems from the fallout with his brother, claims one royal expert.
Despite the ongoing tensions between Prince Harry and the Royal Family, the 39-year-old has tried to mend fences with a visit to his father, King Charles, earlier this year following the reveal of his cancer diagnosis.
Speaking to the Mirror, royal expert Tom Quinn said Harry's "upset" over his feud with the Firm has made him want better for his children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3 - especially when it comes to their relationship with their cousins.
Reason Royal Family won't mark Princess Lilibet's birthday today
The Royal Family's official social media channels and public communications may prioritise significant public events, official duties, and milestones over personal celebrations of extended family members.
In the past year alone, the Firm has chosen not to publicly mark the birthdays of non-working royals - such as Lilibet and her brother, Prince Archie.
Princess Lilibet, daughter of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, is set to celebrate her third birthday tomorrow on Tuesday, June 4. She is most likely to mark her birthday at her home in California with her parents.
However, Harry and Meghan haven't publicly acknowledged their children's birthdays on social media for several years and royal fans will also notice that the Royal Family haven't either - according to US Weekly, the real reason is that there is "no protocol" to wish non-working members of the Firm birthday wishes.
Harry and Meghan celebrate Lilibet's third birthday
People reports that Harry and Meghan held a birthday party for their daughter Lilibet on the weekend.
The Sussexes' daughter turns three on Tuesday, so Harry and Meghan held a celebration at their home in Montecito, California.
It is not known who attended, but close family members such as Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, are likely to have been there for the occasion.
Last year, the family celebrated Lilibet's second birthday in California along with other family members.
Prince Harry's 'deepest upset' is his lack of relationship with George, Charlotte and Louis
A royal expert has described how Prince Harry is devastated to not have a relationship with his niece and nephews.
The Duke is still not on talking terms with Prince William and Kate after his acrimonious exit from the Royal Family in 2020.
As a result, Archie and Lilibet also have very little to do with their family back in the UK.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror: "We know that Harry's deepest upset concerns not just his lack of relationship with George, Charlotte and Louis, but also his own children's lack of a relationship with their cousins.
"Harry and Meghan would love to get around the problem - they would love it if the cousins could meet regularly and have a positive relationship as they grow up, but they cannot see a way to do it while they themselves, Harry and Meghan, are estranged. Harry has said that he hopes the cousins can at least be friends as adults."
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