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Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Leave UK Amid Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, accompanied by their children, have returned to California, leaving Britain on a private jet before the grand finale of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee even began.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex departed from Farnborough Airport at 1.30pm, just an hour before the Jubilee pageant commenced in central London.
Despite their previous roles as front-line royals, the couple chose not to participate in the Platinum Jubilee pageant, which celebrates Britain's quirks and eccentricities over the Queen's 70-year reign.
The Montecito-based couple left Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, where they had been staying since their arrival in the UK on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Prince William, and other members of the royal family waved to adoring crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, concluding four days of splendid celebrations honoring the Queen's 70 years on the throne.
As the Sussexes made their departure, an estimated 18 million people joined in Jubilee street parties, including one attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in West London.
Throughout the Jubilee festivities, the Sussexes were noticeably absent, with their last public appearance taking place on Friday at the Thanksgiving service in St. Paul's Cathedral.
Their arrival and departure were met with mixed reactions from the crowd.
On Thursday, they were seen playfully interacting with children while attending the Trooping the Colour ceremony alongside minor royals.
However, Archie and Lilibet were not seen in public during their stay, spending most of their time at Frogmore Cottage and hosting a relaxed party for Lilibet's first birthday, likely attended by her British cousins.
Returning to California on Sunday at 6pm, the Sussexes were seen unloading what appeared to be a high chair from the plane.
Prince Harry, looking serious after nearly five days away from the US, was photographed in the passenger seat of a Black Range Rover, which would transport the family back home.
In other news, royal expert Daniela Elser questioned the absence of a photo featuring one-year-old Lily meeting her great-grandmother, who is 96 years old.
Elser suggested that sharing such a picture could have been advantageous for Buckingham Palace, as the presence of Harry and Meghan in the UK already garnered significant media attention.
The columnist emphasized that it would have been a powerful move by the Queen to release the photo, countering the ongoing PR battle between the Sussexes and the Palace.
During their visit to Britain for the Platinum Jubilee, Lily's first birthday provided an opportunity for the Queen to meet her namesake for the first time.
Speculation arose regarding the possibility of Lily's christening while in the UK.
Born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, Lilibet was named in honor of the Queen.
The Royal Family's Twitter account, along with Prince William, Kate, Prince Charles, and Camilla, took to social media to extend birthday wishes to Lilibet.
Additionally, Meghan's hairdresser, George Northwood, expressed his joy at reuniting with the Sussexes and their family in the UK.
He praised Archie's manners and described Lilibet as beautiful.
Although the couple made limited appearances during Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade, they did attend a service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from the UK before the Queen's Platinum Jubilee finale raised eyebrows.
Their absence from the celebrations and the lack of a photo featuring Lily meeting her great-grandmother sparked speculation and discussion.
As the couple returned to California, the focus shifted towards their future endeavors and the ongoing dynamics between the Sussexes and the royal family.
