Princess Lilibet’s third birthday is expected to be a joyous occasion, but according to a royal expert, there is an underlying sadness that cannot be ignored.
Phil Dampier, speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, revealed the distress felt by Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, and King Charles, as they continue to miss out on special family moments.
Princess Lilibet’s Sad Birthday
Dampier expressed his sadness, noting that the King has only met Lilibet once and Archie a few times, despite being seventh and eighth in line to the throne. He added that it is also “very sad” for Thomas Markle, who has never met his grandchildren or son-in-law Prince Harry.
The interview between Meghan and Oprah Winfrey shed light on the strained relationship between Meghan and her father, with the Duchess expressing feelings of betrayal.
Dampier acknowledged the “underlying sadness” surrounding this situation, wondering if the rift could ever be healed.
While the future remains uncertain, he suggested that as Lilibet and Archie grow older, they may question the lack of contact with their extended families.
In the midst of these family tensions, Prince Harry has been offered advice on how to mend his strained relationship with his father.
Royal expert Robert Hardman suggested that Harry bring Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, to the UK, emphasizing that this would lessen the significance of future meetings.
By normalizing their visits, progress towards resolving their differences could be made.