Last month, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hosted a christening for their daughter, Lilibet, at their lavish £12 million mansion in California.
However, despite the event taking place a month ago, the public is still left wondering about one thing – where are the pictures?
Behind the scenes, something very peculiar seems to have occurred.
The question remains: what truly transpired during this christening?
Aside from the customary tradition of christening children and the anticipated announcement of titles, the affair seemed to lack the grandeur usually associated with such events.
The only noticeable change was a minor update made by a junior clerk at Buckingham Palace on the royal website, followed by the BP’s proclamation of Edward as the Duke of Edinburgh.
But what about the christening itself?
Who were the guests?
Rumor had it that 20 people, including Diana’s sisters, were expected to attend.
And why did Tyler Perry make an appearance for just two hours?
It begs the question – does one really fly on a private plane for such a brief occasion?
Another enigma surrounds the mysterious gospel choir.
Was their performance prearranged or merely part of a playlist?
Moreover, why did the event seem rushed at best?
Lilibet was already 18 months old, which appears rather late for a christening.
Initially, speculation arose that perhaps the pictures had been sold to People magazine, but no evidence has surfaced thus far.
Could this be a diversionary tactic to draw attention away from the upcoming coronation, which coincided with Margie’s birthday?
An insider divulged that following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed an afternoon of food and dancing, with Archie even sharing a dance with his little sister.
However, what makes this all the more peculiar is not the fact that the Sussex children now officially hold the titles of prince and princess, a privilege they were entitled to since Grandpa Charles ascended the throne, but rather how this information was unveiled.
Typically, such announcements are made by a palace spokesperson or through an official statement.
Yet, in this case, it was People magazine that broke the news.
Never before has a title announcement originated from any source other than the palace, let alone a celebrity magazine more inclined to cover trivial stories like the Cloonies’ new rescue kitten or an America’s Got Talent star’s hairstyle change.
The revelation from People caught both royal reporters and the firm off guard.
Although conversations between the palace and Montecito had allegedly taken place prior to the news, confusion still reigned in London at around 12 pm.
It was only after the People story surfaced on the internet that the small group of reputable royal reporters covering Charles & Co seemed to scramble for confirmation.
At 12:12 pm, the Daily Mail’s experienced royal editor, Rebecca English, tweeted about it, but she had to wait until 12:19 pm for clarification from Buckingham Palace.
Finally, at 12:55 pm, English posted that the Sussexes had indeed chosen to use the titles for their children.
Amidst all the conversations and actions taking place, it is crucial not to overlook what is not being said or done.
There has been a notable absence of any official statements expressing support or joy from the palace.
Furthermore, the traditional Honiton royal christening gown, typically used for all royal babies, did not make its way from the UK.
Nor was any holy water sourced from the River Jordan, as is customary for these occasions.
Instead, everything was shipped to the Sussexes via FedEx.
The timing of Lilibet’s christening adds another layer of intrigue.
While Archie was christened at around two months old, the Duke and Duchess chose to wait until their daughter was just shy of her second birthday.
The reason behind this decision remains a mystery.