Prince Harry Skips Archie's Birthday Bash Once More
Skipped another celebration: Archie's birthday once more overlooked by the individual in question. - Father once more fails to celebrate Archie's birthday.
Hear ye, hear ye! It's Archie's big day! But guess who's absent from the festivities? Yup, you guessed it—Prince Harry! Instead, the 40-year-old Duke of Sussex is spinning his Magic Trident in Sin City, Las Vegas. Why, you ask? Well, he's tying up loose ends with a fresh youth initiative, partnering with the "Diana Award." As reported by the gossips at "People" magazine, he's set to participate in a panel discussion in Nevada and other cool jamborees. Archie's mum, Duchess Meghan (43), and sis, Princess Lilibet (3), will sure make the birthday boy's day one for the scrapbook!
A Trending Tradition?
This isn't the first time Harry's been a no-show for his sprog's big day. Back in 2023, he high-tailed it back to Blighty for the grand coronation of his pops, King Charles (76). Post-ceremony, he hightailed it to the airport to reunite with the fam, pronto. Harry was also part-time AWOL for Archie's third birthday, according to the British papers, because he was enjoying a polo match with his pal Nacho Figueras (48).
In 2022, the Royal Fam published a heartfelt birthday message for Archie on their Insta account: "Happy 3rd Birthday to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor!"
A Rocky Father-Son Relationship
Ever since Harry and Duchess Meghan stepped down from their senior royal roles and flew the coop to the States, things between him and the RF have been, well, a bit chilly. As Harry spilled the beans in his latest BBC interview, their rapport with the king is far from peachy. Harry reckons his Old Man hasn't been talking to him due to some disagreements on security matters. Speaking of reconciliation, Harry said, "I'm not sure Sir Pops has many tomorrows left."
Harry's interview followed his court battle rejecting the downsizing of his security measures after 2020. In the BBC chat, he hinted that the RF might've pulled some strings to get his security reduced. Both the British government and the Palace have vehemently denied this finger-pointing.
Key Insights
- Harry's work commitments have led him to miss parts of Archie's birthdays.
- The strained relationship with the Royal Family might indirectly impact his attendance at family events but doesn't directly affect his attendance at Archie's birthdays.
- Harry has a new youth initiative in collaboration with the Diana Award launching in Las Vegas.
- Prince Harry, for the second time, is skipping Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's birthday celebration, choosing instead to celebrate in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he engages in a panel discussion and other events in conjunction with the Diana Award.
- In the past, Prince Harry has missed Archie's birthdays in order to attend to his work commitments, such as the coronation of King Charles and a polo match.
- Despite strained relations with the Royal Family, Prince Harry's work obligations have been the primary factor influencing his attendance at family events, not necessarily his relationship with the family.
- In 2023, the Royal Family will celebrate Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's birthday via a heartfelt Instagram message, while Prince Harry continues his work with celebration in the entertainment capital, Las Vegas.
