Prince Harry, Meghan Markle gear up for ‘special celebration’ with kids Archie and Lilibet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who reside in Montecito, California, have planned a special celebration with their children, according to GB News.

Updated on: Jul 4, 2024, 03:12:53 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been in the limelight for various reasons after they moved to the United States to start a new life with their kids. The couple is under scrutiny for their ongoing rift with the Royal family and keeping Archie and Lilibet away from the royalty. The Duke and Duchess, who reside in Montecito, California, have now planned a special celebration with their children, according to GB News.

Prince Harry and Meghan brought their kids to a Fourth of July parade in Montecito last year.

In 2020, the couple left their royal positions and relocated to the United States. Since then, Meghan, an American citizen, has set a tradition to celebrate Fourth of July with her family every year.

On July 4, the US commemorates Independence Day, a federal holiday marking the Declaration of Independence.

A look at past celebrations

The Sussexes brought their kids to a Fourth of July parade in Montecito last year. During the parade, Prince Harry was spotted holding Lilibet.

The royals watched the array of antique automobiles and parades from neighbourhood groups alongside the residents.

In 2022, Meghan and Harry marked Independence Day celebrations in the valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Is King Charles planning to visit Archie and Lilibet?

Archie and Lilibet haven't been to the UK since 2022, but Prince Harry has been to London on several occasions. He visited Britain twice this year: first when King Charles announced his cancer diagnosis and later to attend Invictus Games Foundation 10th Anniversary Service at St Paul's Cathedral.

According to reports, the monarch, who has only met Princess Lilibet only once, is upset about Harry and Meghan's position on their kids.

King Charles intends to enjoy some time with his grandkids and he is not content with only seeing Archie and Lilibet via video calls with Harry.

Meanwhile, Royal commentator Tom Quinn have claimed that the King is desperate to see both Harry's kids and may be planning a trip to the US soon.

“Charles has had discussions about an official visit to the United States at some time in the future, and there is no doubt if it goes ahead he would build in time to visit his youngest son and his grandchildren,” Quinn told The Mirror.

King Charles detests contemplating that Archie and Lilibet won't see him as the kind, considerate grandfather he aspires to be, he added.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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