Queen's firm two-word response to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's request at Lilibet meeting

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June 2022 marked the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth, celebrating her remarkable 70-year reign. Coinciding with this momentous event was the first meeting between the monarch and Prince Harry and Meghan's daughter, Princess Lilibet, whose name pays homage to the Queen's childhood nickname.This special weekend also celebrated little Lilibet's first birthday, with an informal gathering at Frogmore Cottage hosted by Harry and Meghan.

However, not all went according to plan for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.As reported by the Mirror, their request to have a private photographer document the Queen's first encounter with Lilibet was politely declined.

The Sun disclosed that an insider explained the firm rebuttal with "they were told no chance. It was a private family meeting."The source revealed concerns about the potential for such personal photos to end up on US television networks if taken by the couple's own photographer.

Reflecting on more intimate Royal family moments in his memoir 'Spare', Harry reminisced about his children's interaction with their great-grandmother posthumously, noting: "Archie making his deep bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch's shins."He recounted the Queen's reaction as one of pleasant surprise: "Sweetest children, Granny said, sounding bemused.