In a surprising turn of events, King Charles has decided to scrap the birthday honor planned for Prince Archie and exclude the Sussex children from the Royal Children’s Fund.
This decision comes after a reported tug of war between the King and Prince Harry over the upcoming coronation.
The delay in Prince Harry’s decision on attending King Charles’ coronation lunch has seemingly influenced the King’s choice regarding his grandson’s special day.
Prince Archie’s fourth birthday coincides with the coronation ceremony scheduled for May 6th.
A royal source revealed that King Charles has opted not to pay tribute to Archie’s birthday without the presence of the Sussex family.
Furthermore, the Sussexes received more disappointing news as their names were removed from the ambassador list of the Royal Kid Foundation, thereby preventing Archie and Lilibet from benefiting from it.
It is speculated that King Charles will establish a tightly controlled trust fund for the children, mirroring the approach taken by the Queen for Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice following the Yorks’ divorce.
The Royal Foundation, an independent charity based in the United Kingdom, supports the philanthropic endeavors of the Prince and Princess of the UK.
Their initiatives encompass conservation, environmental concerns, early childhood development, mental health, and emergency services.
Founded in September 2009 by Prince William and Prince Harry under the name Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry, the foundation later welcomed Catherine Middleton and Meghan Markle as patrons in 2011 and 2018, respectively.
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex departed from the foundation in June 2019 after stepping back from their royal duties during the Megxit event.
Their lack of involvement and abrupt cancellations of missions led to their removal as patrons, consequently affecting Archie and Lilibet’s association with the Royal Children’s Fund.
Since relocating to the US, the Sussexes have established multiple companies, including the operational Archewell organization, raising questions about the transparency of their charitable donations.
Reports suggest that King Charles has abandoned plans to honor Prince Archie during his forthcoming historic crowning at Westminster Abbey due to the absence of the Sussex family.
Despite initial considerations for a toast to Archie at the post-procession coronation lunch, the King is unlikely to proceed without their presence.
Meghan Markle’s decision to remain in the US while Prince Harry attends the coronation has been viewed as a strategic division of responsibilities by royal commentator Kristen Mainzer.
Mainzer commended the couple’s choice, stating that it allows them to balance their commitments effectively.
As the anticipation builds for the coronation next month, the absence of the Sussexes adds a layer of intrigue to the proceedings, highlighting the complexities within the royal family dynamics.