The King Palace has dismissed claims that the omission of Lilibet’s second birthday on official social media channels was a deliberate snub.
According to a Palace source, it has never been protocol to share formal birthday wishes for non-working members of the royal family or their children on official platforms.
Lilibet, the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, turned two on Sunday and celebrated with an all-American party at their home in Montecito, California.
However, it seems that not everyone close to the couple attended the event.
David Foster, Harry’s other father, and his family reportedly declined Meghan’s invitation and were spotted partying in Las Vegas over the same weekend.
The day after Lilibet’s party, Catherine McPhee, Foster’s wife, was seen in Montecito with their son Rennie.
A source revealed that Meghan was furious about David and his family’s absence, as she had been looking forward to their presence.
The source added that Meghan is still trying to understand why they decided not to attend and hopes they will reach out to explain.
David Foster, who is a year younger than Prince Charles, has played a significant role in Prince Harry’s life and is considered a father figure to him.
He also assisted the Sussexes in finding a home in Canada before their move to California.
Catherine McPhee, a musical star, used to perform in school productions alongside Meghan but they were never close friends.
However, their paths crossed again when Catherine performed in the musical Waitress in London.
She and her husband struck up a friendship with Harry and Meghan and have remained in contact since then.
Rumors suggest that the relationship between Harry, Meghan, and David Foster has soured.
It is said that Meghan leaked information about a dinner outing with David, attempting to overshadow Catherine by wearing a coat that sparked pregnancy rumors.
David had previously helped the Sussexes find a discreet location for their first Christmas holiday with their seven-month-old son Archie and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
However, when Meghan tried to join Catherine and the kids for a paid paparazzi walk, David and Catherine declined, asking to be left alone.
Furthermore, Harry and Meghan did not attend David and Catherine’s wedding in London, leading both of them to regret their association with the couple.
Allegations have also been made regarding Meghan’s flirtatious behavior towards David Foster, which caused tension between her and Catherine.
David repeatedly asked Meghan to stop, but Harry dismissed the claims, stating that they were fabricated and fueled by jealousy.
In conclusion, Lilibet Diana’s second birthday celebration was marred by the absence of David Foster and his family, leading to speculation about strained relationships within the circle of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The Palace has clarified that the omission of official birthday wishes on social media was not intentional, citing protocol for non-working members of the royal family.
The fallout between Harry, Meghan, and David Foster seems to have deepened, with allegations of leaked information and flirtatious behavior causing further rifts.