Skipping Archie's Birthday Bash Again: Prince Harry's Absence Explained
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Skipping Archie's birthday celebrations once more. - Skipping Archie's birthday celebration for the second time.
Today's a special day for little Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, turning six in Montecito, California. But his old man, Prince Harry (40), is a no-show, gallivanting off to Las Vegas instead. The Duke of Sussex has his sights set on launching a fresh youth initiative through "The Diana Award." As confirmed by "People," he's set to engage in a discussion panel in Sin City, with more shenanigans up his sleeve[1]. Archie's mom, Duchess Meghan (43), and baby sis, Princess Lilibet (3), will surely make sure Archie's got a birthday party to remember.
Absence Makes the Heart... Not So Strong?
This isn't the first time Archie's big day has gone unmarked by his father's presence. Back in 2023, Harry jetted back to Blighty for King Charles' (76) coronation ceremony, rushing back to the States post-haste afterwards[2]. In 2020, he was claimed to be busy enjoying a polo match with his mate Nacho Figueras (48), missing Archie's third birthday celebrations[3].
It was back in 2022 that the royal family last publicly wished Archie a happy birthday on their official Instagram account, stating, "Happy 3rd birthday to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor!" [4]
A Frayed Relationship
Since when Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan parted ways from their royal duties and vamoosed to the US, their bond with the family has been a bit frayed to say the least. Last week, Harry spilled the beans on their tumultuous relationship with the monarch in a BBC interview. The king's son claimed ole dad isn't speaking to him for reasons related to security[5]. He also expressed hope for a potential reconciliation with the ailing king, admitting, "I don't know how much time my father has left."
Harry's chat came hot on the heels of his lawsuit against the reduction of his protection services being tossed out[6]. In said interview, the Prince seemed to pin the blame for the reduced security on the royal family. Both the British government and Buckingham Palace have shot down these accusations[7].
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Sources:1. Harry Off to Nevada for Youth Event, Leaving Archie to Celebrate Birthday Without Dad2. Prince Harry Returns to UK, Skips Archie's Birthday Again3. Prince Harry Misses Archie's Third Birthday to Attend Polo Match4. Royal Family Wishes Archie a 'Happy 3rd Birthday' on Instagram5. Prince Harry Says King Charles Isn't Speaking to Him Over Security Issue6. Prince Harry Loses Lawsuit Against Police Over Security7. Buckingham Palace Slams Prince Harry's Security Claims
- Despite Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's sixth birthday celebration in Montecito, Prince Harry is absent, choosing to attend events in Las Vegas, Nevada, instead.
- King Charles, Archie's grandfather, was present for his coronation ceremony in 2023, but Prince Harry missed Archie's birthday that year due to royal duties.
- Duchess Meghan and Princess Lilibet are making sure Archie has a memorable birthday party in their absence.
- The Prince's relationship with the royal family, particularly King Charles, has been strained since he and Duchess Meghan left their royal duties and moved to the United States.
