There are rumors circulating that Meghan Markle might create a Christmas card featuring a photoshopped image of the late Queen Elizabeth, fueled by reports of a strained relationship between the Sussexes and the monarch before her passing.
When Prince Harry and Meghan returned to the UK for the Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, they introduced their youngest child, Lilibet Diana, to the Queen during a celebratory weekend that included an informal garden party at Frogmore Cottage.
Despite the festivities, there was an allegedly unfulfilled desire for a private photographer to capture the moment when Queen Elizabeth met Lilibet, a request that was reportedly denied due to the nature of the private family meeting.
The denial of the photography request stirred controversy, with an anonymous Royal Insider revealing that Harry and Meghan wanted to document the significant meeting. The couple, however, faced a setback as they were informed that it was intended to be a private family gathering. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the dynamics between the Sussexes and the royal family during a momentous occasion.
In Prince Harry's memoir, released in January 2023, he recounted the meeting between his children and the Queen during the Jubilee weekend. The narrative described Archie making deep bows and Lilibet cuddling the monarch's sweetest children, providing insight into the family dynamics during this significant event. However, some Royal fans remain skeptical, questioning the authenticity of any potential photo capturing Queen Elizabeth with Lilibet. They argue that since the children did not attend the Jubilee, any claim of a photograph with the Queen might be unfounded.
Renowned journalist Neil Sha emphasizes that there is no diary entry or recollection of Queen Elizabeth meeting Lilibet Diana. Palace statements have repeatedly affirmed that Her Majesty never encountered the child, further raising doubts about the rumored Christmas card featuring a photoshopped image of the late Queen with Lilibet.
Royal biographer Robert Jobson also documented in his book that the last confirmed meeting between the Queen and the Sussexes took place in April 2022. This casts doubt on Prince Harry's claim in his memoir that his children met the Queen during the Jubilee in June. The conflicting accounts create intrigue around the truth of the Sussexes' interactions with the royal family and raise questions about the accuracy of Prince Harry's statements regarding his children's meetings with the Queen.
