Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly didn’t extend an invite to the Royal Family for their daughter’s birthday party to “dodge potential drama”, says a relationship expert.
Princess Lilibet marked her third birthday on Tuesday, with her parents throwing a special weekend bash in the US, but according to royal author Tom Quinn, the Sussexes didn’t send out invites to the Royal Family.
Now, relationship guru Louella Alderson has offered a possible explanation.
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Speaking to the Mirror, Louella stated: “Given the tensions between the Royal Family and Harry and Meghan, it’s not surprising that they chose to celebrate Princess Lilibet’s birthday privately with their own close circle of friends and family.”
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According to Tom, A-listers Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were in attendance at the couple’s California mansion, bringing along their daughter Daisy who’s just a few months older than Lilibet.
He explained: “Rather than go for a low-key celebration Harry and Meghan have spent the past weekend enjoying a pre-birthday bash for their daughter Lillibet’s third birthday.
“Shockingly no invitations to Lilibet’s party were issued to members of the Royal Family.”
Louella has since weighed in, saying: “Their decision to leave out the Royal Family from the celebration could suggest that there is still unresolved tension or distance between them. It’s also possible that Harry and Meghan wanted to have a more intimate and personal celebration for their daughter’s first birthday without any outside interference or potential drama, reports
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“They may have felt that celebrating with just their closest loved ones would create a more relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone involved. ”
Louella added ongoing tension between the Sussexes and the Royal Family won’t be fixed within a click of fingers, even with Princess Kate and King Charles’ illnesses.
She said: “It seems that the relationships between Harry and Meghan and the Royal Family are still strained. However, it’s important to remember that family dynamics and relationships are complex and can take time to heal.”
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