Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have continued to follow the country's social distancing guidelines inside Windsor Castle. With the increasing number of cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, it is only fitting why they have remained in their Berkshire property.
The same is also true for the rest of the British Royal Family. While they all spend their time inside their respective royal properties, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have done the same in their new home in Los Angeles.
The United States may have been easing with its restrictions and social distancing guidelines. However, with the risks of the virus, the Sussex couple may not return yet to the United Kingdom.
According to Marie Claire, several sources revealed earlier last month that Queen Elizabeth II invited the family to Balmoral this summer. This, reportedly, emerged when the public has become intrigued over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plans for Archie Harrison's first birthday.
As explained, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry initially planned to celebrate the day in the royal's property in Scotland, where the Queen, reportedly, feels happy and at peace. Some sources also previously shared that the celebration of Archie's birthday will largely focus on the "picnic grounds" of Balmoral.
While these plans have remained unconfirmed, recent reports revealed that this may no longer happen due to the pandemic crisis. As stated, Archie Harrison may likely spend his first birthday in the United States, where his maternal grandmother, Doria Ragland, also resides.
According to Express UK, the cancellation of the alleged birthday party has caused "sadness" to Queen Elizabeth II. Aside from the fact that it has been over a month since they all last saw each other, Archie's first birthday will be missed by the rest of the British Royal Family.
Sources then went on to explain that there is nothing that they can really do about it. The reason being is that the Duke and Duchess do not, reportedly, want to risk the health of their son, as well as, of course, the health of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, who are both deemed to be some of the most vulnerable individuals amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Despite the whole situation, though, the publication contended that they will likely continue to communicate using virtual platforms, just like what they did when the Queen celebrated her 94th birthday in April. Therefore, royal fans and watchers can also, reportedly, expect that a video call between Queen Elizabeth II and the Sussexes will happen on Archie Harrison's first birthday on May 6.
