Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated their daughter Lilibet's third birthday this week with an exclusive party featuring A-list guests, despite not inviting their royal relatives.
According to royal commentator Tom Quinn, the celebration included a star-studded guest list with celebrities such as Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, and their daughter Daisy in attendance. However, the royal family was notably absent. It was reported that the Sussexes' close friends and family, along with several of Lilibet's pals, were present.
Mr. Quinn disclosed that instead of a low-key celebration, Harry and Meghan spent the past weekend hosting a pre-birthday bash for Lilibet. While hugely expensive presents were avoided, the couple’s mansion in California was filled with celebrities. The guest list allegedly included Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, though this raises questions, as Perry was performing at a pre-wedding bash in Cannes the same weekend. Given the performance on Friday, May 31, it seems unlikely that Perry and Bloom could have attended a Saturday party in Montecito. There was no confirmation that they were back in town by Sunday either.
This discrepancy suggests that the magazine mentioning Perry and Bloom may have included their names to embellish the story without verifying their presence. Perry and Bloom, not being particularly close to Meghan and Harry, were likely still in Cannes enjoying themselves. This instance seems to be another case of a magazine exaggerating details to enhance Meghan’s public image, whereas the actual guest list likely included close friends like Doria Ragland, Marcus Anderson, Abigail Spencer, and possibly Meghan's niece, Ashley Hale.
Contrary to reports of a grand celebration, there were no A-list attendees at a modest event in Montecito. The proof is evident from the limited information about the event, such as the 50 bottles of jam distributed as favors and the lackluster response from recipients. Since the weekend, little additional information has emerged about the party, which might have showcased Meghan’s role as a caring mother. However, The Daily Mail reported on the birthday with minimal details, focusing instead on the venue, their $12 million mansion.
Jessica Taylor of The Daily Mail wrote that Meghan and Harry held a party for close friends and family to celebrate Lilibet turning three. The article referenced People magazine, which confirmed the pre-birthday bash but provided scant details. The phrase "close friends and family" implies that other potential guests may have declined invitations. The guest list remains unpublished, with no royal family members in attendance. Notably absent were Meghan’s father, half-brother, and half-sister.
The media coverage of Lilibet’s birthday has been sparse, focusing on past events like her first birthday at Frogmore Cottage rather than providing new insights into her third birthday celebration. There was no information about the food, games, or presents at the party. Instead, articles have rehashed previous reports, failing to offer fresh details about the recent celebration.
