Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has long been a trusted member of the royal family.
Recently, the firm extended warm birthday wishes to her, while remaining conspicuously silent on Prince Harry’s birthday.
The official social media account for the royal family shared a captivating image of Sophie, adorned in a graceful blue floral dress and an elegant matching hat.
The post, accompanied by a festive balloon emoji, conveyed the message “Happy Birthday to the Duchess of Edinburgh, thank you for the well wishes.”
Sophie, who joined the royal family through her marriage to Prince Edward in 1999, celebrated her 59th birthday on Saturday.
This public acknowledgement of senior working members’ birthdays is a longstanding tradition within the royal family.
However, it stands in stark contrast to September’s events when Prince Harry marked his 39th birthday at the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry enjoyed the sportsmanship of a volleyball match and indulged in German beer, sausages, and schnitzel the night before his birthday.
Athletes and onlookers at the games joined in singing a heartfelt rendition of “Happy Birthday” for him, presenting him with a sizeable cake to commemorate the occasion.
Despite this, there was a notable absence of birthday wishes for Prince Harry from official royal accounts.
This silence is a result of Buckingham Palace’s recent policy shift, which reserves public birthday greetings exclusively for senior working members.
These recognized senior members include King Charles and Queen Camilla, Prince William and Princess Kate, Prince Edward and Countess Sophie, and Princess Anne.
The change in protocol came into effect in 2020 when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back as senior royals and relocated to California.
The contrasting treatment of birthday celebrations within the royal family highlights the ongoing dynamics and nuances within the monarchy.
It leaves observers pondering the significance of these subtle public gestures.
The decision to extend birthday wishes to the Duchess of Edinburgh while remaining silent on Prince Harry’s birthday raises questions about the relationships and dynamics within the royal family.
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