The Duke of Sussex recently shared a touching anecdote about Queen Elizabeth’s final meeting with his children, Lilibet and Archie.<\/p>\n

Due to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to distance themselves from the royal family, their little ones have had limited opportunities to bond with their UK-based relatives.<\/p>\n

Despite this, the Duke vividly recounted the moment when Queen Elizabeth met Archie and Lilibet before her passing.<\/p>\n

The absence of the Queen’s great-grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, has not gone unnoticed by royal enthusiasts who are accustomed to seeing the likes of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis at formal royal gatherings such as Trooping the Colour.<\/p>\n

Following the birth of baby Archie, the Sussexes stepped back from their senior royal duties in 2020 and made a move to California, aiming to lead a more private life, albeit with glimpses shared through the Duke’s memoir, “Spare.”<\/p>\n

Residing in a luxurious $14 million estate in Montecito, the American royal couple and their children have carved out a tranquil existence away from the spotlight.<\/p>\n

The Duke revealed a surprising detail about Queen Elizabeth’s reaction to Archie and Lilibet, expressing her slight bemusement at their behavior and perhaps expecting them to exhibit more American traits during their encounter.<\/p>\n

Recalling the moment with nostalgia, the Duke described how he envisioned his children playing joyfully with their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.<\/p>\n

The playful interaction between Lilibet and Archie and the monarch left a lasting impression on him.<\/p>\n

The Duke shared that Queen Elizabeth remarked on the sweetness of the children, albeit with a hint of expectation for them to embody a touch of American exuberance.<\/p>\n

The couple’s second child, Lilibet, was born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital on June 4, 2021, while Archie entered the world at Portland Hospital on May 6, 2019.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on the day of Lilibet’s birth, the Duke fondly remembered the carefree atmosphere, free from any external pressures, including the media frenzy outside the hospital gates.<\/p>\n

He recounted the relaxed scene inside the hospital room, where they enjoyed a meal of fries, burgers, and fajitas brought in by their security team.<\/p>\n

Amidst the joy and love that filled the hospital room, the Duke shared a heartwarming moment of dancing with the Duchess, embracing the happiness of welcoming their newborn.<\/p>\n

The Duke’s recollection painted a picture of a family united in celebration, cherishing the simple pleasures of life amidst the whirlwind of royal expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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