The Queen Refuses to Take Photo with Lilibet: A Royal Tradition Broken

The birth of Lily Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, has been shrouded in controversy since her arrival.

However, the latest development is the refusal of the Queen to take a photograph with her great-granddaughter, breaking a long-standing royal tradition.

Critics have pointed out that the first birthday photo of Lily did not include any reference to her brother, Archie, and that no third birthday photo of Archie was ever released.

The lack of interest from major publications is also notable, given that the children were not presented to the world outside the hospitals when they were born.

While it is not for us to say whether the children exist or not, their parents seem to believe that they are still crucial to the monarchy, despite being seventh and eighth in line for the throne.

Their recent appearance at the Platinum Jubilee was met with a lukewarm reception, leading some to speculate that the couple may be feeling less important than they once thought.

Furthermore, rumors have circulated that Lily has not yet met her great-grandmother, and that no one has seen the children boarding or departing private jets.

While these allegations remain unconfirmed, they have added to the speculation surrounding the couple's behavior.

Royal author Christopher Anderson has claimed that the Queen's refusal to take a photograph with Lily was a bitter pill for the couple to swallow, as it broke with tradition.

Anderson notes that even Archie was allowed to follow this tradition when he was born, and that it is customary for grandchildren and great-grandchildren to be photographed with the monarch.

However, the Sussex squad and the Harkles cannot cry foul over the lack of titles for their children, as neither child is essential to the monarchy.

Only George, Charlotte, and Louis have titles among the Queen's great-grandchildren, and this is because their father, Prince William, will one day be king.

Archie and Lily were never entitled to titles at birth as they are great-grandchildren, not grandchildren of the current monarch.

While it is possible that they may receive titles when their grandfather, Prince Charles, becomes king, their parents' behavior may have jeopardized this possibility.

Prince Charles has spoken about a slimmed-down monarchy for years, and the drama surrounding the couple's departure from royal life may have sealed the fate of their children's titles.

Ultimately, the world has better things to worry about than two invisible children hidden away in a massive house.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, for example, demands far more attention than the antics of the Sussexes.

Meghan and Harry may believe that they are still crucial to the monarchy, but the reality is that they are no longer essential.

In conclusion, the Queen's refusal to take a photograph with Lilibet has broken a long-standing royal tradition.

While the drama surrounding the couple's departure from royal life may have played a role in this decision, it is important to remember that Archie and Lily are not essential to the monarchy.

The world has far more pressing issues to worry about than the behavior of two children who have yet to be seen by the public.