Queen Elizabethis keeping her family close.
The monarch, 95, had her audience withPrime Minister Boris Johnsonon Wednesday, marking their first time being face to face for the weekly meeting since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The audience took place at Buckingham Palace in London, where the Queen returned after spending most of the past year carrying out her royal duties from Windsor Castle.
Other images include an engagement portrait ofPrince WilliamandKate Middletonand a photo of Queen Elizabeth andPrince Philip(who died in April at age 99) from her 90th birthday.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Queen Elizabeth.Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry portrait.DOMINIC LIPINSKI/POOL/AFP via Getty
Meghan, 39, andPrince Harry, 36, welcomed a daughter earlier this month and named her Lilibet, which was the Queen’s family nickname.
Harry and Meghan spoke to the Queen before using her pet name for their daughter, a spokesperson for the couple previously told PEOPLE.
“The Duke spoke with his family in advance of the announcement, in fact, his grandmother was the first family member he called. During that conversation, he shared their hope of naming their daughter Lilibet in her honor,” the representative said. “Had she not been supportive, they would not have used the name.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/POOL/AFP via Getty
Royal historian Robert Lacey notes that the name shows the close bond between Harry and his grandmother.
“She was a sort of stepmother for both Harry and William,” hetold PEOPLE. “We have all focused on her coaching of William as the future King, but we are realizing now the importance of the emotional bonds that she’s been able to establish with Harry, and their ability to talk to each other directly. That affection remains.”
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry.Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty
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Although Meghan andPrince Harrystepped back from their royal roles last year and relocated to California, Harry said on an appearance onThe Late Late Showin February that hekept in touch with his grandparents over video calls.
“Whatever decisions are made on that side,I will never walk away,” Harry added in reference to the royal family. “I’ll always be contributing. My life is public service, so wherever I am in the world, it’s going to be the same thing.”
source: people.com
