Harry and Meghan were known to be with their children at the celebrations Archie (3) and Lilibet, who will be one year old on Saturday, will travel to their old homeland. However, it was not previously expected that the family would make an official appearance. The palace had already made it clear that the couple would not be seen alongside the Queen and immediate family on the Buckingham balcony on Thursday afternoon – this has now been confirmed. The appearance is reserved for “working royals”. However, Harry and Meghan had given up their royal duties when they moved to the United States.
The sixth heir to the throne and Duchess Meghan are also expected to attend a thanksgiving service for the Queen on Friday at London’s St. Paul’s Cathedral. A private meeting with Harry’s grandmother is reportedly planned for Saturday. It would be the first time the Queen has met her great-granddaughter Lilibet, who is named after the monarch’s nickname. The planned gathering has already sparked rumors that Harry and Meghan could have their daughter christened in the presence of the Queen.