The band of the Irish Guards filled the streets of London with music as they performed a heartfelt rendition of “Happy Birthday” to celebrate Queen Camilla’s 76th birthday.
This marks her first birthday since ascending to the throne, a significant milestone for the new Queen.
Both the Royal Family’s official Instagram account and devoted fans took to social media to extend their warm birthday wishes to Her Majesty.
A series of three radiant images of the new Queen were shared on the Royal Family’s official Instagram page, capturing her joy on this special day.
Joining in the celebration, the Prince and Princess of Wales also expressed their best wishes for Her Majesty on social media.
However, conspicuously absent from the public well-wishing were Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Having discontinued their popular Instagram account, Sussex Royal, in 2020 along with all other social media presence, the couple has opted to maintain a low profile in the digital realm.
Prince Harry has been vocal about his concerns regarding the detrimental effects of social media, emphasizing the prevalence of misinformation and its impact on families.
Despite the lack of public acknowledgment, it remains uncertain whether Prince Harry has privately conveyed his birthday wishes to Queen Camilla.
The absence of public exchanges of birthday greetings between the couple and the Royal Family seems to be a recurring pattern.
Notably, when Prince William turned 41 earlier this year, no public message was shared, yet reports suggest that he privately connected with his older brother.
The silence surrounding significant family events extends beyond Queen Camilla’s birthday.
Notably, there were no public well-wishes from the Sussexes for their daughter Lilibet’s second birthday in June.
Similarly, Prince Archie, the eldest child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, did not receive any public birthday greetings this year, aligning with the evolving landscape of social media practices within the Royal Family.
Royal commentator and author R.S.
Locke highlighted the significance of these silent gestures, indicating a shift in social media dynamics within the royal household.
The decision by King Charles not to publicly acknowledge his granddaughter’s birthday, alongside Prince Archie’s recent birthday, reflects the evolving nature of their relationships and the changing norms of social media engagement.