Prince Harry Skips Archie's Birthday Bash for Charitable Cause
Skipped celebrating Archie's birthday once more. - Skipping Archie's birthday celebration once more.
Hey there, here's a lowdown on what's going down! Prince Archie, the dapper six-year-old, is celebrating his birthday today in Montecito, California. The soiree's hopping, but there seems to be a royal twist - his old man, Prince Harry, ain't there. He's got a hot ticket to Las Vegas, baby!
The Duke of Sussex, rocking 40 on the ole' birthday candles, is cookin' up a new youth initiative in partnership with the "Diana Award," and he's partnering with 'em in Nevada, man! According to "People" magazine, there'll be a panel discussion and more nose-to-the-grindstone action[1]. Archie's mom, Duchess Meghan (43), and sis, Princess Lilibet (3), are on hand to make the birthday boy feel super special[2].
Not the First Time He's Been a No-Show
It ain't the first time Harry's missed Archie's big day. Back in 2023, he jetted off to London for ol' King Charles' (76) coronation. After the ceremony, he hit the airport, eager to return to his gang. He was also reportedly part-absent for Archie's third birthday, allegedly attending a polo match with his pal Nacho Figueras (48), as per the pesky British tabloids[3].
In 2022, the royal family publicly wished Archie a happy birthday for the last time. The official royal account's Instagram story read, "Happy 3rd Birthday to Archie Mountbatten-Windsor!"
Strained Relations
Since Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan stepped away from royal duties and set up shop in the US, their relationship with the royal fam has been, er, tense. The recent BBC interview by Harry showed the strain once again. Harry spilled the beans about the rocky relationship with his pops, Harry claiming the monarch's not speaking to him 'cause of "this security thing"[4]. Harry also mused about attempting reconciliation with the ailing king, saying, "I don't know how much time my father has left."
Harry's interview followed his failed lawsuit against the reduction of his security measures post-2020. In the BBC sit-down, Harry seemed to pin the blame on the royal family for swaying the decision[5]. Both the British government and Buckingham Palace have shot down this claim.
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[1] Age of Sons - https://ageofsonss.com/prince-harry-misses-archie-mountbatten-windsors-birthday-celebrations/[2] Town & Country - https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/2023/05/prince-harry-misses-archies-birthday/[3] Mirror - https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/prince-harry-unknowingly-snubs-son-29831071[4] Vogue - https://www.vogue.com/article/prince-harry-interview-bbc-pandoras-box[5] The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/11/prince-harry-sues-uk-government-over-security-saxe-coburg-park-control
- Prince Harry, despite being 40 years old, is not celebrating his son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor's birthday, as he is in Las Vegas, Nevada, focusing on a charity event with the Diana Award.
- Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, who turns six today, is celebrating his birthday in Montecito, California, with his mother Duchess Meghan and sister Princess Lilibet.
- Prince Harry's absence at Archie's birthday parties is not a new occurrence. In 2023, he missed Archie's birthday for King Charles' coronation, and was allegedly part-absent for his third birthday as well.
- The Royal family's relation with Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan has been strained since their step down from royal duties. This was further evident in Prince Harry's recent interview, where he spoke about the tension between him and his father, King Charles, owing to security matters.
