**Meghan Markle’s Children Omitted from Late Queen’s Birthday Picture**

Meghan Markle's children were noticeably absent from a recent family photo released in honor of what would have been the late Queen's 97th birthday.

The picture, taken during a family trip to Balmoral in Aberdeenshire last summer, features the rest of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, excluding Archie and Lilibet.

The image was captured by the Princess of Wales and showcases Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, as well as Mia, Lucas, Lena Tyndall, Savannah, and Isla Phillips.

Standing at the back are Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and James Earl of Wessex, the children of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

Following the positive reception of Kate's photo, there are speculations that Harry and Meghan might release their own personal snapshots with the late Queen.

This decision is seen as a response to Kate's popularity, with reports suggesting that Archie had previously met his great-grandmother while Lilibet's first encounter was during last June's UK visit for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Interestingly, no official photos were taken during that visit, sparking curiosity among royal enthusiasts.

In a surprising turn of events, Meghan has reportedly enlisted the help of her close friend and photographer, Misan Harriman, to digitally include the late Queen, Archie, and Lilibet in a photo.

This move follows previous collaborations between Meghan and Harriman, including editing a picture of Lily at Frogmore.

Additionally, it was revealed that Meghan and Prince Harry had discreetly brought their private photographer into Buckingham Palace without seeking the Queen's approval.

The couple's privacy breach comes on the heels of a Netflix documentary trailer showcasing behind-the-scenes moments, featuring black and white photographs taken at Frogmore Cottage and during the 2018 wedding reception.

Prince Harry's upcoming memoir, “Spare,” also sheds light on his children's interactions with the Queen, recounting amusing anecdotes of Archie attempting to bow and Lilibet charmingly cuddling the Queen's shins.

As the UK eagerly anticipates the crowning of King Charles III on May 6th, Prince Harry has confirmed his attendance at the ceremony while Meghan opts to stay home with the children, coinciding with Prince Archie Harrison's birthday weekend.

Over the weekend, Meghan made a surprise virtual appearance at Harriman's TED Talk, where she graciously introduced him and expressed her support.

Harriman, renowned for capturing intimate moments of the Sussex family, later thanked Meghan on social media for her encouragement during the event.