The Queen has met great-granddaughter Lilibet for the primary time after inviting Harry and Meghan to a personal lunch with senior royals through the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex launched their daughter to the monarch, who was nicknamed Lilibet as a toddler, yesterday at Windsor Fortress.
The occasion was held behind closed doorways following the Trooping the Color, when hundreds of individuals descended onto the Mall in central London.
Lilibet turns one tomorrow – however photographs from a celebration being held at Frogmore cottage will not be anticipated.
Harry and Meghan are stated to wish to maintain a low profile this weekend to keep away from overshadowing the Queen.
Royal commentator Omid Scobie informed BBC Breakfast: ‘I spoke with individuals near the couple… who stated that they wish to be as low-profile as potential throughout this journey.
‘It’s virtually arduous to imagine, however I believe yesterday Trooping the Color was an important instance. We didn’t actually catch sight of them on TV cameras.’
He added that the couple maintain a ‘heat and shut’ relationship with the Queen and that final night at Windsor would have been the primary time Her Majesty would have met her namesake in particular person.
He stated: ‘These moments with Lilibet are very a lot non-public between them and the Queen.’
Harry has solely visited the UK on a handful of events since Lilibet was born and didn't convey his household with him.
He's embroiled in a authorized row with the UK House Workplace over his Met Police safety, which was stripped from him when he stop as a working member of the royal household and moved to the US.
He was reportedly given ‘forged iron assurances’ his household could be secure within the UK through the four-day jubilee weekend.
The Queen despatched a automotive and safety element to choose them up after they arrived within the UK on Wednesday night time.
The couple attended the Trooping the Color yesterday, although they didn't seem on the Buckingham Palace balcony, which was reserved for working royals solely.
At present they're anticipated to attend the Thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral.
The Queen herself is not going to be attending after struggling ‘discomfort’ throughout yesterday’s occasions.
Disgraced Prince Andrew has additionally pulled out after testing constructive for coronavirus – although he was by no means anticipated to accompany the Queen after being successfully solid out of the royal household following his intercourse abuse case.
Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Mud off your Union Jack bunting, Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee is lastly right here.
Going down from Thursday, June 2, to Sunday, June 5, the celebrations mark Her Majesty's record-breaking seventieth 12 months on the throne.
Throughout the UK, there will likely be road events, live shows, and different particular occasions attended by the Queen and senior members of the Royal Household.
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