Queen Elizabeth II
When will she meet her great-granddaughter Lilibet?
The Queen at an appearance with Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry.
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The speculation about the baptism of Lili continues. Allegedly, Harry and Meghan do not want to bring their daughter to England for this.
For weeks there has been speculation about the baptism of the four-month-old Lilibet. The latest rumor: The baptism is to take place in the United States. Lili’s parents, Prince Harry (37) and Duchess Meghan (40), will probably choose a ceremony in California, reports “The Telegraph” citing royal insiders.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s second child was born on June 4 in Santa Barbara, California. Meghan and Harry moved to the USA with their firstborn son Archie (2) in spring 2020. Rumors had risen in the past few weeks that the Sussexes were planning to baptize their daughter like Archie at Windsor Castle. Before Queen Elizabeth II (95), after whose nickname Lilibet is named. The monarch has not yet met her great-granddaughter.
When does the Queen meet Lili?
A source quoting The Telegraph claims that a baptism in Britain is “very unlikely”. Another palace insider is therefore certain: “There will be no baptism in Great Britain. It will not happen.” It seems uncertain when the Queen will meet her great-granddaughter in person.
A spokeswoman for Harry and Meghan has just confirmed, according to the newspaper, that the couple will not be coming to the UK to attend a celebration in honor of Harry’s mother Diana (1961-1997). Friends of the late princess, including allegedly Sir Elton John (74), are said to attend the event at Kensington Palace together with Harry’s brother, Prince William (39). The event is set to take place next week to thank the donors who helped fund the Diana statue, which was unveiled this summer for her 60th birthday.