A report suggests that the Monarch was planning to send a personalized gift to his grandson.
Today marks the fifth birthday of Archie Harrison, son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but the British Royal Family has notably refrained from extending birthday wishes to the young prince, echoing previous instances of familial estrangement.
The Royal Family’s silence is telling a lot Despite Archie’s milestone, the usual greetings from the Royal Family’s official social media channels have been noticeably absent, highlighting the ongoing tensions within the British monarchy.
In recent years, there has been a change in the Royal Family’s social media protocol regarding non-working members, with a cessation of birthday acknowledgments unless the milestone is a significant round number.
This change coincided with Meghan Markle’s 42nd birthday, where she too was apparently overlooked.Archie, born amidst great anticipation in 2019, now finds himself on the receiving end of this protocol shift.
The absence of public well-wishes starkly contrasts with past practices. Previously, the Royal Family had extended birthday greetings to the Sussexes, even after their transition from senior working royals.However, now that the family resides in California, far from the traditional royal sphere, such gestures seem increasingly unlikely.
King Charles’ rumored gift for Archie
Amidst family discord, there are reports that King Charles III intends to commemorate Archie’s birthday privately. Despite the geographical and emotional distance, the King reportedly wishes to send a sincere gesture to his grandson, possibly in the form of a personalized water color, reflecting Meghan’s preference for homemade gifts over extravagance.
However, this gesture is not without complexities, as royal expert Tom Quinn suggests. King Charles and his advisors are careful not to overstep boundaries or exacerbate existing tensions with Harry and Meghan. Previous attempts at grand gestures, such as a handmade, engraved swing for Prince George, were met with Harry’s disapproval, emphasizing a preference for simplicity over opulence.
Moreover, the dynamics surrounding communication on Archie’s birthday add another layer of complexity. While King Charles considers a traditional phone call, he remains apprehensive about the prospect of speaking directly with Meghan.
This discomfort underscores the delicate nature of family relations within the Royal Family, exacerbated by physical distance and past grievances. As Archie celebrates his fifth birthday in the company of his immediate family, including his younger sister Lilibet, the occasion remains a private affair, shielded from the public eye.
Prince Harry, amid preparations for the upcoming anniversary of the Invictus Games in the UK, will be absent from the festivities, while Meghan tends to their children in California before joining her husband abroad.
