Royal expert Michael Cole described the state of affairs as very unfortunate, suggesting that the king might be upset about not spending time with Archie and Lilibet. Cole empathized with the king, stating that any man would naturally wish to see his grandchild given his love for his children and grandchildren. He speculated that the king must be keen on seeing Archie and Lilibet, and the fact that it hasn't happened would be quite upsetting for him. While acknowledging that it would be a while before Prince Harry returns to the country with his children, Mike Tindle confirmed in 2022 that nobody in the royal family had met Archie and Lilibet.
Tindle revealed that during the Platinum Jubilee, Queen's grandchildren and their spouses had a secret lunch from which Harry and Megan were notably absent. Tindle shared that the cousins had a lunch after Trooping the Color while Harry and Megan, who watched the event with the Tindles, went back to Frogmore Cottage without an invitation. Amid ongoing rumors about a rift with Harry's family, Tindle emphasized the outstanding experience of being part of the Jubilee. He mentioned a memorable cousin lunch and hinted at a March gathering attended by the Tindles, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and others at the exclusive Scots restaurant.
Tindle also revealed that Harry and Megan allegedly threw a birthday party for Lilibet during the Jubilee at Frogmore Cottage. However, it has been exposed that the birthday photos were taken at their Montecito mansion, not Frogmore, and rumors about the honorary attendance have been debunked. There was no birthday party for Lilibet during the Queen's Jubilee.
Besides, Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly not thrilled as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to name their daughter after her. Her Majesty was angry as she learned her childhood nickname "Lilibet" was used by her grandson to name his daughter. Royal author Robert, in his new biography "Charles III: New King, New Court," has made this revelation. As per the Daily Mail, the outlet reports that Queen Elizabeth was as angry as they had ever seen her.
However, when Lilibet was born back in 2021, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said the Duke spoke with his family in advance of the announcement. In fact, his grandmother was the first family member he called during that conversation, and he shared their hope of naming their daughter Lilibet in her honor. Had she not been supportive, they would not have used the name.
