Meghan Markle is set to celebrate a significant event this month, and a recent decision by her husband, Prince Harry, has created a conundrum for the Royal Family’s etiquette.
The businesswoman will mark her 44th birthday on August 4th. Prince Harry is expected to throw an intimate affair for his wife, who will be surrounded by their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and a dozen close relatives and friends.
Many believed Markle’s birthday would be different this year, and Prince Harry took dramatic measures to ensure that. He instructed his team to sit down with King Charles III‘s staff to map out a plan for reconciliation.
Prince Harry has also shared his schedule with King Charles and Prince William to coordinate public events better. He no longer wants to overshadow his relatives by grabbing headlines with his moves.
Of course, Prince Harry hopes that the détente will expand to include the Kensington Household, including Prince William and Kate Middleton.
All of Prince Harry’s moves put the onus on his relatives regarding Markle’s birthday. Will they ignore her on her special day when he has made great strides to meet them halfway and build a bridge towards peace?
A former royal staff member who spoke to Yahoo revealed that Prince Harry’s effort at reconciliation might leave Prince William and Kate Middleton with a tough choice regarding Meghan Markle’s birthday.
Grant Harrold, a broadcaster and former staff member of King Charles’s, explained that it is more likely than not that the future King and Queen of the UK will publicly acknowledge Markle on her birthday.
It is a way to show grace and maintain the peace and calm that now exist between Montecito and London.
He revealed: “As far as the Royal Family congratulating or wishing a happy birthday, I believe the King and Queen will wish her a happy birthday. I think Catherine as well, but Catherine might do it on behalf of her and William.”
King Charles’s ex-employee boldly predicted that gifts might be sent to California to mark the occasion.
He claimed: “I still think gifts do get exchanged. Because the thing with the Royal Family is that when it comes to politeness and manners, they are top of the game, so I do think they will still honor it. That’s my feeling.”
He further stated: “I think we’ll see something on social media. I’m sure we’ll see Harry do something. They’ll try to make people aware it’s her birthday, which is normal, that’s what everyone likes to do because it’s nice to get birthday wishes.”
Many believe that Kate Middleton, known for being magnanimous and a peacemaker, might move toward her sister-in-law.
