Queen According to reports, Elizabeth could see Lilibet, her Sussex granddaughter, for the first time on her birthday, which falls on Saturday.
According to the British tabloid the Sun, there is growing speculation that Her Majesty may attend Harry and Meghan's daughter's first birthday party on June 4th.Lilibet, who was born in America and has never visited the United Kingdom, has never met the queen. The child's name, which is the same as the queen's childhood nickname, sparked debate at the time of her birth. Official sources at the palace later told the BBC that the queen was not asked for permission to use the name in advance, despite Harry and Meghan claiming they had sought the queen's blessing. After that, Harry and Meghan threatened to sue media outlets for distorting the story of the child's naming.
All of that, however, looks to be in the past, as the royals prepare to present a united front in the days ahead, with the queen's attendance at Lilibet's birthday party serving as a clear example.
The queen is said to have told her family that she expects them to celebrate the jubilee without any strife or drama.
"Her Majesty is traditionally very eager that the Platinum Jubilee be a celebration not of herself and her own longevity, but of the institution of the monarchy and the people who support and preserve it," one "insider" told the Daily Mail. It's also an opportunity for people to come together after a very trying era for the country. She doesn't want anything, including family concerns, to overshadow it."
Meghan and Harry have reportedly agreed to exclusively participate in official and centrally sanctioned activities and appearances as part of this unity campaign. Following a series of weekly FaceTime calls, William and Harry are said to be back on "buddy terms."In the coming days, Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet are expected to fly into the United Kingdom, where they are expected to visit their Windsor home, Frogmore Cottage, on which they have recently signed a rolling lease, dispelling rumors that they intend to abandon their U.K. base, according to the Sun. As an official residence for Harry and Meghan, the house was lavishly rebuilt at taxpayer money, with the couple repaying the remodeling costs when they left public life.
While the Sussexes have been in America, it has been lent to Harry's cousin Eugenie for over a year.
Lilibet's birthday celebrations are expected to take place at Frogmore Cottage, where the Sussexes will be residing for the remainder of their visit to the United Kingdom, with Eugenie and her family having temporarily relocated.
The queen's attendance at the birthday party has sparked rumors that she may not be able to watch the Derby on Saturday. The Queen has never won the famous horse race, and she has no runners this year.
However, according to The Daily Beast, the queen's absence is due to the Palace's concern that the lengthy day of public attention may tire her.
The queen will make a balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, according to palace sources, and will attend a special church service with her full family on Friday, according to The Daily Beast.
According to The Daily Beast, there is a hope that by resting on Saturday, the queen would be able to attend the Jubilee's concluding event, the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, a march through downtown London.
The queen is thought to have moved to Craigavon Lodge, a tiny residence on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, as the countdown to the Jubilee approaches its final days.
She's thought to be staying there to refuel for the festivities.
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