Notably, King Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, and other senior royals did not publicly extend birthday wishes to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. However, a source has come forward to clarify that the lack of public well-wishes does not indicate a snub towards the children or their parents, Meghan and Harry.
According to the source, "There is no and has never been protocol for wishing happy birthdays to non-working members of the Royal Family," as reported by Us Weekly. This statement emphasizes that birthday acknowledgments are typically reserved for working members within the royal family.
Royal expert RS Locke, quoted by The Independent, sheds light on the changing dynamics within the royal family since Queen Elizabeth's passing in September of the previous year. The expert suggests that King Charles's decision to refrain from publicly acknowledging his granddaughter's and grandson's birthdays may be a reflection of their strained relationship and a hint of future social media practices.
It is worth mentioning that last year, on Lilibet's first birthday, King Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton all extended their birthday greetings via their official social media accounts. The royal expert noted that this acknowledgment was likely arranged at the late Queen's request and symbolized the amicable relationship she had with Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children.
In light of recent events, the absence of public birthday wishes from King Charles and the lack of acknowledgement for Prince Archie's previous birthday may indicate the ongoing strain in their relationship and a potential shift in social media practices within the royal family going forward.
