Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Snub King Charles on 78th Birthday With No Public Message
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have attracted attention after King Charles celebrated his 78th birthday without receiving a public birthday message from his younger son.
The royal family marked the monarch’s special day with heartfelt tributes, sharing photographs and warm wishes across social media to celebrate the milestone.
However, one notable absence quickly caught attention, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not share a public birthday greeting for the King.
Prince William and Princess Kate were among those who publicly celebrated Charles, posting a special message through their joint social media account.
“Wishing a very Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King!” the Prince and Princess of Wales wrote alongside a recent photograph of the monarch with music legend Elton John.
Harry’s silence, meanwhile, has raised questions about whether the Duke privately contacted his father to mark the occasion.
The Sussexes may have sent their birthday wishes privately, although neither Harry nor Meghan has publicly confirmed doing so.
Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, could also have marked their grandfather’s birthday privately, but no details of any personal celebrations have been shared.
Meghan also has an official Instagram account where she could have shared a birthday tribute, but no public greeting for the monarch appeared in the information provided.
A simple birthday message would have offered another opportunity for the Sussexes to acknowledge Charles on his special day, particularly amid continued attention surrounding the family’s strained relationships.
The King’s 78th birthday fell on Saturday, November 14, with the monarch marking the occasion privately while traditional celebrations took place across London.
Gun salutes were fired to honour the occasion, with 41 rounds in Green Park and 62 at the Tower of London, while the bells of Westminster Abbey also rang.
Unlike his November birthday, Charles’ official birthday celebrations take place in June, when the weather is generally more suitable for a large public event.
The tradition dates back to the reign of King George II, who chose a separate summer celebration because his actual birthday fell during colder weather.
The official celebration features Trooping the Colour, a spectacular military parade involving soldiers, horses and musicians, followed by the traditional royal family appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony for an RAF flypast.
