According to an insider, Charles had his aides searching for
custom-made cubby houses, reminiscent of the ones Queen Elizabeth and
Princess Margaret
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, daughter of
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reacts in Windsor,
Britain.(REUTERS)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle know how
to throw a celebration fit for royalty, but when it comes to their daughter
Lilibet's birthday gifts, they had a different idea in mind. While King
Charles III was eager to shower his granddaughter with lavish presents, it
seems Harry had other plans.
According to an insider, Charles had
his aides searching for custom-made cubby houses, reminiscent of the ones
Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret had as young girls. He wanted to give
Lili something special, something she would cherish forever. It was going to
be the ultimate surprise.
Happy Birthday Lilbet ❤️ https://t.co/v3B5QbTk6e
— sharon champagne🇨🇦🤸♀️ (@yogachampagne) June 4, 2023
However, Harry stepped in and reportedly warned his
father to tone down the extravagance. The Duke of Sussex wanted a more
modest approach to gifting. The source didn't reveal what Charles ended up
sending, leaving fans curious about the surprise awaiting young Lilibet.
Living
in Montecito, California, with her famous parents and older brother Archie,
Lilibet celebrated her second birthday in the U.S. The Sussex family bid
farewell to their royal lives in 2020, permanently relocating across the
pond.
Since their departure, tensions between Harry, Meghan, and the
royal family have remained high. The couple has been vocal about their
grievances, criticizing "The Firm" and sharing their side of the story in
interviews, a Netflix docuseries, and an upcoming memoir.
Harry's
warning to his father likely came during their recent conversations leading
up to Charles' coronation ceremony, coincidentally held on Archie's
birthday. Despite their differences, it appears Charles' love for his
grandchildren remains unwavering.
During a private lunch
following the coronation ceremony, Charles reportedly honored Archie with a
heartfelt tribute. The details of the tribute were not disclosed, leaving
fans to imagine the touching gesture from the doting grandfather.
As
the Sussex family continues to navigate their new lives outside the royal
spotlight, the dynamics and exchanges between family members are sure to be
closely watched. The question remains: Will Harry and Charles find common
ground and mend their strained relationship? Only time will tell.
