Prince Archie recently celebrated his fifth birthday with a party, but it seems that his royal family members missed the memo.
Despite being the son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, not a single royal figure took to social media to mark the occasion.
While this may have disappointed some fans of the Sussexes, there is a reason behind the apparent silence.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, new protocols were put in place.
With the king now serving as the head of state, all official communications have been directed towards the working members of the Windsor family.
According to royal protocol, it was deemed inappropriate for Archie’s distant British cousins to publicly acknowledge his birthday.
This lack of public acknowledgment is not an isolated incident.
Last year, the royal family also did not make any public gestures for the 42nd birthday of the former Suits star.
Since stepping down as senior working members of the royal family in 2020, the Sussexes are no longer entitled to receive public well-wishes from their UK relatives, signaling their departure from royal life.
Despite the absence of public recognition, Archie reportedly enjoyed a small celebration at his home in Montecito, California, attended by his grandparents, Doria Ragland, Lilibet, and his proud parents.
On the same day as Archie’s birthday, his grandfather, the king, was crowned, underscoring the significance of the occasion.
The Duke of Sussex, though briefly present at the ceremony, rushed back home to be with his son, illustrating where his priorities lie.
During the coronation ceremonies, the Duchess of Sussex remained in the United States with her husband and children, opting not to attend the event.
It is said that on Archie’s fourth birthday, the king raised a toast to his grandson who is living in exile.
The Duke of Sussex maintained a low profile during the ceremonies, sitting among distant relatives and swiftly returning to the US afterward, away from the spotlight.
In the upcoming week, the Duke of Sussex is scheduled to return to the UK to participate in the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in London.
Despite making arrangements for his stay, he expressed disappointment at the lack of interest shown by other royals in attending the event.
The estranged royal continues to navigate his relationship with the family amidst these public gestures or lack thereof.