Queen Refuses Harry and Meghan’s Request for Photographer at Lilibet’s Meeting

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently visited the UK for the Platinum Jubilee, where they reportedly introduced their daughter, Lilibet, to her great-grandmother, the Queen.

However, according to reports, the couple's request to have a private photographer present at the meeting was declined by the Queen.

The couple wanted to capture the moment Lilibet met her namesake, but the Queen was concerned that the pictures would be shared with US television networks.

An insider told The Sun that the meeting was a private family affair, and no photographers were allowed.

Although it has not been officially confirmed, it is believed that the meeting took place at Windsor Castle.

The decision by the Sussexes to release a special first birthday photo of Lilibet has also been criticized by one of their most ardent critics.

Danielle Elser, writing for News.com.au, called the move “desperate” and described the couple's recent visit to the UK as a “PR disaster.”

She said that the couple's return was “sidelined by the royal family in the most humiliating, and blatant, way possible.”

Despite their attempts to change the narrative, the release of the photos has been seen by some as an attempt to salvage their public image.

It has been suggested that the photos may not have been released if their visit had been more successful.

The event was attended by close friends and family, according to Omid Scobie, who broke the news on Twitter.

He revealed that the couple had organized an intimate backyard picnic at Frogmore Cottage, Windsor, and that a special cake had been baked for the occasion.

A spokesperson for the couple said that they were touched by the countless birthday wishes for their daughter and that supporters around the world had made donations amounting to over $100,000 in Lilibet's honor.

While their visit to the UK may have suggested slightly thawed relations, royal expert Duncan Larkham believes that there may have been tension and awkwardness behind palace walls.

He said that there had been a lot of trust broken and that the royals would have been wary of speaking candidly with the couple.

Despite this, the Jubilee weekend was seen as a special and emotional time for the Queen and the nation.

The event brought a sense of camaraderie and unity to the country, although there may have been underlying tensions between the royals.

In conclusion, the meeting between Lilibet and the Queen was a private family affair, and no photographers were allowed.

The release of the first birthday photos has been criticized by some as a desperate attempt to salvage the couple's public image.

Despite this, the couple remains touched by the outpouring of support for their daughter and grateful for the donations made in her honor.

While their visit to the UK may have marked the start of healing the ongoing rift between them and the royal family, it is clear that there is still much work to be done.