Sussex Shock: Queen Abandons Lilibet Last Minute for Jubilee Party

Queen Elizabeth is gearing up to celebrate her 70th year as Queen with a platinum jubilee next month.

While the events are spread out over the year, there's one date that holds special significance.

Buckingham Palace has officially announced that the Queen's platinum party will be held at the Royal Residence on Saturday, June 4.

This date may ring a bell as it marks the birth of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, in 2021.

Hence, the platinum party will align with Lilibet's first birthday.

The upcoming platinum party is creating quite a buzz, especially since it is expected to be a star-studded affair.

Along with performances by yet-to-be-revealed talented artists, the event boasts an exclusive guest list.

Despite the potential clash with Lilibet's birthday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not confirmed their attendance at the platinum party.

While the couple is anticipated to show support at various platinum jubilee events, they might opt out of this particular celebration.

Lilibet was born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex choosing to honor both Queen Elizabeth and the late Princess Diana through her name.

As Lily turns one on June 4, the United Kingdom will be abuzz with festivities commemorating the Queen's remarkable 70-year reign.

Just two days earlier, on June 2, marks the anniversary of the Queen's coronation in 1953 at Westminster Abbey, following her father's sudden passing.

This year's platinum jubilee celebrations are scheduled from June 2 to June 5, featuring various events such as derby attendance at Epsom Downs, the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace, and Trooping the Colour.

On Lilibet's birthday, the Queen intends to partake in the derby at Epsom Downs and the BBC's Platinum Party at the Palace, a live concert showcasing top entertainers from around the world at Buckingham Palace.

In a separate development, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have faced allegations of overshadowing the royals, including the Queen, Prince William, Kate, and Princess Eugenie, on multiple occasions.

Prince Harry recently initiated a legal challenge against the Home Office's decision to remove his UK police protection.

The dispute traces back to the Sandringham Summit in January 2020, where discussions took place regarding his withdrawal from royal duties.

A statement released to Newsweek highlighted that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex privately fund a security team for their family but require police protection while in the UK, which has not been provided.

Despite offering to cover the expenses of UK police protection, Prince Harry's proposal was turned down.

The issue has stirred controversy, with Prince Harry set to release his memoir later in 2022, following his candid revelations in interviews with Oprah Winfrey and the Armchair Expert podcast about his struggles within the royal family.

Moreover, Prince Charles has faced scrutiny for his parenting style, as revealed in the biography “The Prince of Wales” by Jonathan Dimbleby.

The book portrays Prince Philip as having teased his son to tears and suggests that the Queen focused on her public role, leaving the parenting to her husband.

These revelations add to the ongoing tensions within the royal family, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle navigating their way through public scrutiny and personal challenges.