Amid ongoing controversy regarding the name of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter, Lilibet, the royal family has released its first official statement.
King Charles, addressing claims made in a new book about alleged conversations between Harry and the late Queen regarding Lilibet's name, presented a united front on the royal family's social media accounts.
In a post shared on Tuesday, pictures from The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's visit to Tewkesbury took center stage, with a caption detailing their engagement with residents affected by recent floods.
The royal family's statement read, "Last week, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester met residents, volunteers, and representatives affected by the recent floods in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Considered some of the area's worst flooding in recent years, many residents had to be evacuated from their homes."
Last week, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester met residents, volunteers and representatives affected by the recent floods in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) January 16, 2024
Considered some of the area's worst flooding in recent years, many residents had to be evacuated from their homes. pic.twitter.com/uEZmGb6YzL
During their visit, the royal couple, alongside council members and local emergency services, toured Alney Terrace in Gloucester and Abbey Terrace in Tewkesbury, witnessing firsthand the aftermath of severe flooding that led to evacuations across the county.
The timing of this royal family post coincides with claims in Robert Hardman's new book, 'Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story.' The book, citing a source, suggests that the late Queen Elizabeth II was angered by allegations that she granted Meghan and Harry permission to use the name Lilibet for their daughter. The statement, however, shifts the focus to the royal family's engagement with real-world challenges, redirecting attention from the ongoing controversy surrounding Lilibet's name.
