Prince Harry was seen embracing the spirit of Independence Day as he joined the festivities of a 4th of July parade in Montecito, his adopted hometown.

The father-daughter outing was captured by locals who spotted the duo at the Montecito Association’s Village Roadshow on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.

In candid pictures published by the Daily Mail, Harry appeared relaxed in a casual ensemble, sporting a long-sleeved khaki shirt tucked into dark denim jeans.

He kept a low profile by donning a matching army green baseball cap.

Two-year-old Lily looked charming in a delightful blue floral dress, complete with a Peter Pan collar, knee-high white socks, and bright red shoes.

However, the presence of six eyewitnesses, who also happen to be neighbors of the Sussexes, shed light on an intriguing aspect of the day.

They confirmed that Lilibet did not interact with her father during the parade.

In fact, there was a moment when Meghan’s stern gaze compelled Lilibet to give Harry a quick peck on the cheek.

It was evident that both Harry and Lilibet felt uncomfortable in that situation.

This incident has sparked rumors suggesting that Lilibet is merely a rented child, devoid of genuine affection for her supposed father.

Something seems awry here.

It appears that this was a carefully orchestrated paparazzi stroll, and Harry could have insisted on blurring the children’s faces before the photos were published.

In other snapshots taken during the same time, Meghan can be seen crouching down with the girl perched on her lap, while Archie seems to be completely ignored.

On page 6, there is a slightly blurry group shot that includes Meghan and Archie, marking it as their first family picture.

It seems that the much-talked-about Netflix deal may have fallen through, as the family snapshots are now available for public consumption.

Interestingly, there is a noticeable contrast in the appearance of Harry and Lilibet.

Harry seems older than his stated age, while Lilibet appears younger.

This could just be my impression, but it adds to the intrigue surrounding this outing.

It’s worth noting that Meghan seems to have an iron grip on both children in every photo.

She is squatting down as close as possible, ensuring that she doesn’t miss a photo opportunity.

This is how perfect, loving mothers supposedly interact with their children.

However, it’s important to give them space to breathe and have fun.

This may be their only chance for outdoor human interaction in a year.

Let them enjoy themselves without constant scrutiny.

Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th in America, commemorates the country’s declaration of independence from Great Britain and King George.

On this day in 1776, the United States of America was established as an independent nation.

It is a significant event in American history, marked by parades and festivities across the nation.

Interestingly, this is not the first time Prince Harry has been photographed at a 4th of July parade.

Two years ago, he was captured enjoying the celebrations in Wyoming alongside Meghan and Archie.

The past few months have been challenging for the royal couple.