Heartbreaking claim made over Queen Elizabeth II's gesture for Princess Lilibet on her birthday: 'They never turned up'
Lilibet was named after the late queenA heartbreaking claim about a touching gesture Queen Elizabeth II made for her great-granddaughter, Princess Lilibet, was previously revealed.
Lilibet, who was named in honour of Her Majesty, was born in 2021, just one year before the queen passed away.
Heartbreaking revelation about Queen Elizabeth II gesture to Lilibet
Lilibet Diana was named after two of the most important women in Prince Harry’s life, his mother and his grandmother.
However, due to Lilibet being born in America during the pandemic, the queen didn’t really get a chance to spend much time with her great-granddaughter.
In June 2022, during the queen’s platinum jubilee, Harry and Meghan made the trip across the pond to celebrate the occasion. They brought Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with them.
However, in a chat with The Mirror, Paul Burrell claimed that the queen didn’t get to see Lilibet on her first birthday because Harry and Meghan had left without saying goodbye.
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Paul Burrell reveals Queen Elizabeth II gesture to Lilibet
Speaking to the publication, Paul said: “Even on Lilibet’s first birthday the queen didn’t see her. She saw her the day before. But on her birthday, the queen had a birthday cake made with one candle in it. And they never turned up. That candle was never lit.”
Lilibet’s birthday was reportedly celebrated with a picnic in the back garden of Frogmore Cottage. The queen was meant to be attending the Epsom Derby in Surrey. However, she was forced to cancel due to her mobility issues.
“The next day she asked if maybe they’d like to come up for tea again and was told they’ve gone,” Burrell then claimed.
“‘What do you mean they’ve gone?’ she said. They’ve gone back to America. ‘Oh no, they never said goodbye,'” he then added.
He then claimed that the queen was “confused” by the Sussexes’ alleged actions.
Royal Insider has contacted representatives for Prince Harry for comment.
Prince Harry in emotional tribute to late Queen
A year after her passing, Harry reflected warmly on his grandmother’s memory.
He was attending the annual WellChild Awards ceremony, where he took a moment to honour the late queen.
The next day she asked if maybe they’d like to come up for tea again and was told they’ve gone.
“As you know, I was unable to attend the awards last year because my grandmother had passed away,” he said.
“But as many of you also know, she would have been the first person to tell me to still be here with all of you rather than by her side. And that’s exactly why, one year later, I know she’s looking down on us tonight, pleased that we’re together and continuing to shine a light on such an extraordinary community.”
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