The recent Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen marked a significant moment for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, alongside being a milestone for the monarchy. While the country celebrated the Queen’s 70-year reign in June 2022, the Sussexes introduced their daughter, Princess Lilibet, to her great-grandmother for the first time.
Named after the Queen’s childhood nickname, Lilibet joined her parents in Britain for the festivities, coinciding with her first birthday. To honor the occasion, Harry and Meghan hosted a casual garden party at Frogmore Cottage, complete with activities like face painting and cherished family time in the sunny Windsor weather.
Despite their wishes, a request for a photographer to capture the moment of the Queen meeting her great-granddaughter was firmly denied, as it was deemed a private family affair. Palace officials expressed concerns that any photographs taken could potentially be shared with American media outlets.
In his memoir, Spare, Harry shared his deep appreciation for the meeting between his children and the Queen, especially in hindsight after her passing later that year. He recounted the heartfelt moment, including Archie showing respect with deep bows and Lilibet affectionately interacting with the monarch.
While details of the meeting remained largely private, new information surfaced during legal proceedings involving Prince Harry and publishers of the Daily Mail. A letter from the Queen’s private secretary highlighted the monarch’s ongoing care for Harry and his family, emphasizing the importance of their security given their public profiles and past security threats.
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