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George, Charlotte & Louis know ‘little’ about Archie & Lilibet who have been ‘replaced’ by key royal’s kids, says expert
By Becky Pemberton,
19 days ago
PRINCE William and Princess Kate’s children know “very little” about cousins Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and are “never likely to be close to them”, claims a royal author.
When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 they relocated to California, meaning their kids have hardly interacted with their UK family.
Princess Charlotte was seen giggling away with Zara Tindall’s daughter Mia on Christmas day SPLASH The Wales family are very close to Zara Tindall’s three kids, pictured talking to Lena, and also spend a lot of time with Peter Phillip’s children too, Savannah pictured behind Getty Royal author Phil Dampier claimed George, Charlotte and Louis know ‘very little’ about Archie and Lilibet in California Alexi Lubomirski
With Harry’s kids across the pond, the Wales family are now said to have “replaced” the cousins with Zara and Mike Tindall’s three children, claims Phil Dampier.
The royal author told Fabulous: “It’s so sad that the Wales’ kids basically know very little about their cousins across the pond and are never likely to be close to them.
“It’s not thought that George Charlotte and Louis have ever met Archie and Lilibet.
“Although they were invited to Lilibet’s first birthday party at Frogmore Cottage, they did not go.”
Prince George , Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are said to spend a lot of quality time with the three Tindall children, Mia, Lena, and Lucas.
After keeping the young prince out of mischief, Mia was later seen having a giggle with Princess Charlotte as they walked past well-wishers.
Phil added: “In many ways the children of Zara and Mike Tindall have replaced Archie and Lilibet as the closest cousins of George, Charlotte and Louis.
“Their children Mia, Lena and Lucas are similar in age and when they see each other the fun is infectious.
“At Christmas at Sandringham, at events like Trooping the Colour, state occasions or holidays at Balmoral, the cousins play together and get on well.
“It’s something Archie and Lilibet are missing out on and you just wonder if in years to come, when they grow up, they will start asking their parents why they are estranged from the royal family .”
The royal expert said it is unlikely that the relationship between the Wales and Sussex cousins will develop in the next couple of years.
Phil added: “I’m sure William and Kate think it’s tragic that it’s come to this but the rift between William and Harry is so bad that I don’t see any resolution soon, if ever.
“Harry has said in a recent interview that he won’t bring Meghan back to the UK, and I’m sure he wouldn’t bring their kids without her, so it’s a non-starter.
George, Charlotte and Louis pictured with Mia Tindall at Trooping the Colour in 2022 Getty Mia Tindall adorably held Prince Louis’ hand on Christmas Day 2023 Splash The Wales kids are much closer to the other royal children than their cousins Archie and Lilibet Not known, clear with picture desk
She qualified as a physiotherapist at Exeter University.
Zara is also an accomplished equestrian and Olympic silver medallist.
“There is no way William and Catherine are going to travel to the US to see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, so it’s a stalemate.”
The distance also affects King Charles’ relationship with his grandkids.
The royal expert added: “One of the great sadnesses of Megxit is that the King is not seeing his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet, who are growing up in California with American accents.”
However, it is said that Zara and Mike Tindall like to stay on “good terms with everyone”, and they could act as a peacemaker between William and Harry in the future .
In many ways the children of Zara and Mike Tindall have replaced Archie and Lilibet as the closest cousins of George, Charlotte and Louis
Phil Dampier Royal author
Phil added that while George, Charlotte and Louis reportedly didn’t attend Lilibet’s Frogmore Cottage birthday, Zara and Mike’s kids did, along with Peter Phillips and ex wife Autumn’s children, Savannah and Isla.
The royal author said: “Once again that showed how Zara tries to keep on good terms with everyone.
Kate and William’s kids are also close to Savannah and Isla Getty George and Charlotte chatted to Savannah at the Jubilee, while Mia pulled faces at Louis Getty
“Zara is godmother to Prince George and William has always been close to her.
“If anyone is going to bring William and Harry together it could well be Zara who acts as the peacemaker.
“In fact Zara is a tremendous asset to the family generally as she gets on well with everyone and is a calming influence.
“Zara brings people together and whenever you see her with other members of the family she is always very warm and loving, the first to hand out hugs and kisses.”
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