After a packed week of events, it is usual for the Queen to head to Sandringham for a bit of relaxation. The official portrait from 2019 was taken by photographer Chris Allerton in Windsor Castle's Green Drawing Room. Meghan Markle says she was 'unprotected' by the royal family, and that she wasn't allowed to defend herself against the press, Former palace staff shared their most awkward encounters with the royal family, Martin Luther King Jr.'s son says he wasn't surprised by the way Britain treated Meghan Markle. Making this week even more a biggie on the royal calendar is that the first of July marked the 50th anniversary of Prince Charles’ investiture as the Prince of Wales. Harry and Meghan raised eyebrows with their choice to make Archie’s christening top secret. “I think that’s just the way it’s going to be. A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2021. The first photo shared by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is … The Duchess’s mother, Ms Doria Ragland was also present. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have christened baby Archie in a private chapel at Windsor Castle. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories, photo includes senior members of the royal family, Daily Mail royal correspondent and editor Rebecca English previously confirmed on Twitter, set to attend a number of engagements in Scotland, they missed Prince Louis' christening in June 2018, according to royals journalist Rebecca English, "Royals at War: The Untold Story of Harry and Meghan's Shocking Split with the House of Windsor,". It was reported that the Queen didn't attend Archie's christening because she had prior commitments, Daily Mail royal correspondent and editor Rebecca English previously confirmed on Twitter. Translation: the Cambridge and Sussex teams are going to need a very meticulously organised Google Calendar to prevent this sort of situation from happening again and again. Born on May 6th, Archie's christening today marks exactly two months since his birth. The Queen and Prince Philip were notably not in attendance, which was said to be the result of a scheduling conflict. Where she isn’t: At her great-grandson Archie’s christening. Get it now on Libro.fm using the button below. True, both the Queen and Prince Philip missed Prince Louis’ christening in July last year, but that decision was made as she needed to conserve her energy as she had a whopper of a working week ahead (including her first meeting with Donald Trump). Just one of two official photos released from inside Archie’s top secret christening.Source:Getty Images. The Archie Christening Controversy: Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Under Fire Yet Again From lingering hard feelings about the proud … A recent article from the Daily Star cites Howard and Tillett's book, which says: "Pointedly, the Queen and Prince Philip stayed away" from the event. But they simply now felt publicly embarrassed by Meghan's controlling behaviour, said a well-placed Palace insider," says an excerpt from the book, speaking of the Queen and Prince Philip. Their son, Archie, was baptised wearing the handmade replica of the royal christening gown which has been worn by royal infants for the last 11 years. We have already seen unfortunate Instagram clashes which have done nothing to dull the drum beat of reports suggesting that the two brothers and their wives are embroiled in an ongoing feud. Next to Lady Jane Fellowes is Doria Ragland, Meghan Markle's mother. Keeping with tradition, young Archie wore the Honiton lace christening gown, a royal tradition which has been continued by the royal family since the birth of Queen Victoria's first child Princess Victoria in 1841. D espite the privacy of the event, the first photos from royal baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor’s christening are already here.. RELATED: Archie’s first christening pictures revealed, RELATED: Picture that changes royal family forever, RELATED: How Meghan and Harry fooled us all, Charles and Camilla, Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland, Princess Diana’s sisters Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, and William and Kate were all in attendance.Source:AFP, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex raised eyebrows with their very private christening.Source:AFP. Where she isn't: At her great-grandson Archie's christening. The queen was also absent for Prince Louis' christening in July of 2018. The whole point of splitting the household and splitting the foundations is so they can each pursue their own trajectories. Prince Harry and Meghan's son Archie is due to be christened this summer, but the Queen will be notably absent from the family celebration – … shows the Queen, Prince Philip, and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, meeting Archie in May 2019. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Later this year, both couples are set to head off on overseas tours, with the Wills and Kate set to tour Pakistan and Harry and Meghan jetting to South Africa. It is also something she does at the same time of year, ever year: Come the end of June slash beginning of July, Her Majesty packs her best tartan bloomers and heads to Scotland. Meghan and Harry welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor , on May 6, 2019. All times AEDT (GMT +11). The Queen and Prince Philip were notably not in attendance, which was said to be the result of a scheduling conflict. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site>news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site, Archie’s first christening pictures revealed, Picture that changes royal family forever. According to Insider's Mikhaila Friel, a court document filed as part of Meghan Markle's ongoing legal battle against the Mail on Sunday shows that Markle's lawyers appeared to criticize Kensington Palace for apparently not assisting the duchess in a time of distress. Archie's baptism is thought to be following in royal tradition, with the tot wearing a replica of the Honiton lace gown. And now, on baby Archie 's … See this week was one of the most important weeks on Her Majesty’s calendar. A new book, "Royals at War: The Untold Story of Harry and Meghan's Shocking Split with the House of Windsor," by journalists Dylan Howard and Andy Tillett, suggests Her Majesty's absence represented tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family. Our only glimpse of the hush-hush event was provided by two shots put out by the Sussexes via their (where else?) Continue the conversation @Daniela Elser. Not having the Queen in attendance, given the event was held at her favourite royal palace where she spends most weekends hanging with her beloved dorgis and catching up on Love Island (I’m guessing) seems an egregious misstep. Archie's great-grandparents, Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth did not attend his christening, and therefore are not in the official photos, but their absence shouldn't been seen as a … Archie's godparents were not revealed. According to reports, the Queen will not be attending the christening of her youngest great-grandson Archie this coming Saturday, due to a prior engagement that’s been in the diary for a while. Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex hold their baby son, who was born on Monday morning, during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle, in Berkshire, Britain May 8, … Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are celebrating baby Archie's christening on July 6, 2019. Jul 6, 2019. "They had been generous and understanding at their best. The christening came after years of built-up tension between the Sussexes and the Queen and was ultimately one of many signs that may have foreshadowed Megxit, suggests the book, cited by the Daily Star. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Son Has Christening at Queen’s Private Chapel. However, this weekend, we know exactly where she is and isn’t. She’s the most important person in the royal family so when it was announced that the Queen wouldn't be in attendance at Archie’s christening, fans were left baffled.. The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen … This might all be a taste of (muddled) things to come. THE Queen will not be attending the christening of her great-grandson Archie tomorrow after a major Royal diary clash. It’s worth noting that while this week was inconvenient timing for both the Queen and Prince Philip, it was the Fourth of July long weekend in the US, meaning it was a very advantageous time for American friends to travel. According to reports, the Queen will not be attending the christening of her youngest great-grandson Archie this coming Saturday, due to a prior engagement that’s been in the diary for a while. When her Majesty is off the clock, there if very little, if any, information ever given about what she gets up to in her free time. Meanwhile, I hope you had a wonderful weekend on the sofa Ma’am. The Queen is to miss Archie's christening this weekend and sources claim Harry and Meghan could have been "more accommodating about the date". While it all sounds a wee bit tedious, this is all a big deal for the Queen. Following an official statement from Buckingham Palace to confirm his birth, Prince Harry fronted the press to announce the exciting news, looking clearly thrilled … Our Royal Insider Facebook group is the best place for up-to-date news and announcements about the British royal family, direct from Insider's royal reporters. She is currently at Sandringham enjoying a weekend with Prince Philip. One very important person is missing in this photo.Source:AFP. "The Claimant had become the subject of a large number of false and damaging articles by the UK tabloid media, specifically by the Defendant, which caused tremendous emotional distress and damage to her mental health," a legal spokesperson for the duchess said in the document, obtained by Insider. Prince Harry will be the one who suffers most after Meghan, ... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. And a pic inside reveals one person was missing. The Queen will reportedly miss Archie's christening due to prior engagements. (An unkind person might suggest this also marks 50 years of waiting to get the top job aka become King.). However this time around, whether it was ineptitude or hubris, the Sussexes have seen fit to hold Archie’s christening at a time when the family’s matriarch was most likely not going to be available. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be christening baby Archie on Saturday in a private ceremony, but one royal family member will notably be missing. When baby Archie, who was born May 6, is christened on July 6, the milestone will unfold in Queen Elizabeth‘s private chapel at Windsor Castle. Instagram account taken by photographer Chris Allerton, who also took their wedding pics. "As her friends had never seen her in this state before, they were rightly concerned for her welfare, specifically as she was pregnant, unprotected by the Institution, and prohibited from defending herself," the legal spokesperson added. Royal commentator Rob Jobson told Sunrise News that the Queen didn't attend Archie's christening because of an unfortunate blunder on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's part. Daniela Elser is a royal expert and freelance writer. Last July, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were noticeably absent from Prince Louis 's christening ceremony. The christening of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, Archie Harrison, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son, took place July 6, 2019. Archie wears a replica, after the original gown stopped being used in 2008, and at almost 180 years old, it's not surprising! Subscriber June 17, 2019 - 10:47 BST Ainhoa Barcelona. Archie's christening moved to accommodate Queen Elizabeth's clashing schedule. And this is a very, very curious state of affairs. True, both the Queen and Prince Philip missed Prince Louis’ christening in July last year, but that decision was made as she needed to conserve … Overnight, Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor was christened at Windsor Castle in a ceremony that was shrouded in secrecy. While dates for both tours are yet to be announced, making sure they don’t clash is a high on royal courtiers to-do list according to royal biographer Katie Nicholl. In a shocking reveal, there may be a deeper reason for the Queen's absence at her great-grandson Archie's christening. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, celebrated his christening on July 6, 2019 — just over one year ago — and released a family photo to mark the occasion. It's traditional for the Queen and Prince Philip to attend christenings of their great-grandchildren, as they did for Princess Charlotte and Prince George — but they missed Prince Louis' christening in June 2018, which was said to be mutually agreed-upon by Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to royals journalist Rebecca English. “What courtiers will be hoping is that aren’t going to be any future clashes or conflict of interest or the chance to pit one couple against the other.”. The queen was also absent for Prince Louis' christening in July of 2018. This curious situation akin to say planning a party for December 25 and then wondering why no on can come. Archie was baptised wearing the handmade replica of the royal christening gown which has been worn by royal infants for the last 11 years. Glaringly missing from the first shot is Her Majesty (and Prince Philip) as she was not able to attend because of a scheduling issue. RELATED: Archie’s Big Day! The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were today introduced to the newborn son of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. He too has had a week of red letter royal events to mark this august anniversary. It’s not often we know what the Queen is doing on the weekend. The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria … The Queen wasn't at Archie Mountbatten Windsor's christening. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. (There is a whole thing where they give her the key to the city and then she hands it back.) The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 and first worn by her eldest daughter. (Quite how he concentrated on work when Idris Elba was DJing and George Clooney supposedly handing out tequila shots is anyone’s guess.) Photo: Getty Images. Who attended and which lucky old chums of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have been tapped to be godparents remains a mystery. (Stellar job this week, chaps.). The photo includes senior members of the royal family, as well as Prince Harry's aunts, Lady Jane Fellowes and Lady Sarah McCorquodale, who are sisters to the late Princess Diana. One of the most shocking moments Prince Harry and Meghan's sit-down interview with Oprah was when the Duchess revealed that a member of the royal family made comments to about Archie's skin color. It’s set to be one of the biggest events in the royal calendar this year but according to reports, the Queen will be giving Archie Mountbatten Windsor’s christening a skip. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to announce that they have named their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Her Majesty was set to attend a number of engagements in Scotland, and Prince Philip wasn't in attendance at Archie's event, either, seeing that the Queen had a "diary clash," or scheduling overlap. The royal family has released two new photos in honor of baby Archie Harrison’s christening. She bowed out of the event due … Above, a photo taken by Chris Allerton, shows the Queen, Prince Philip, and Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, meeting Archie in May 2019. Archie was christened in the frilly cream royal christening gown, like his cousins. Representatives for Kensington Palace previously declined to comment. It was Holyrood Week when the Queen makes her annual pilgrimage to Edinburgh for a week of pomp and ceremony. The Daily Mail reports that originally Harry and Meghan had planned the christening for Friday but moved it to Saturday so Grandpa Charles could be there.