Princess Lilibet, born in the U.S. after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to California, has had a vastly different upbringing from her father’s.

While she celebrated her first birthday in the U.K., the event sparked speculation as notable royal family members were absent, including Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children.

Although Queen Elizabeth attended, reports suggest she refused to take a photo with Lilibet, citing concerns over a bloodshot eye and a broader lack of trust towards Harry and Meghan following their Oprah interview.

Lilibet’s 1st Birthday and Family Tensions

Lilibet met her great-grandmother for the first time during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Her parents hosted a backyard picnic at Frogmore Cottage to mark her birthday, with a rare public photo of Lilibet shared by their friend, Misan Harriman.

However, William and Kate’s absence fueled tensions, with reports stating they had other commitments. Some sources, including royal expert Christopher Andersen, suggested they made “no effort” to introduce their children to Lilibet. Meghan’s friend, Garcelle Beauvais, criticized Kate’s decision not to attend, calling it “shady.”