The monarch, 76, has reportedly only met his youngest grandchild once and is no longer speaking to Prince Harry, the duke claimed during a BBC interview last month.

King Charles’ ‘pain’ over granddaughter Princess Lilibet

Today marks Lilibet’s fourth birthday. The royal tot was born on June 4, 2021 in California.

However, despite now being four, she has only reportedly met her grandfather once, when she was one year old.

The meeting between Charles and Lilibet is believed to have come during the platinum jubilee back in 2022. Harry, Meghan, Archie and Lilibet travelled to the UK for the first – and so far, only – time together to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.

I can only imagine the pain that Charles must feel when he thinks about all he is missing.

However, since then, it’s believed that Charles hasn’t seen Harry’s children – and is now reportedly no longer in contact with his youngest son.

During his interview with the BBC, Harry claimed that his father is no longer speaking to him.

“He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff,” he said. “I don’t know how much longer my father has.”

King Charles missing Lilibet’s birthday is ‘sad’

Speaking to The Mirror, royal correspondent Jennie Bond has claimed Charles will be upset not being able to spend Lilibet’s birthday with her.

“Her birthday is mid-week, so I assume it will be a school day for Lilibet, but I’m sure there’ll be time for a tea party or celebration of some kind. Kids’ birthdays are always fun and I think Meghan is the sort of person who will put a great deal of effort and care into making the day extremely magical for her little girl,” she said.

“I’m sure it will all be picture perfect. Having just celebrated the fourth birthday of my own granddaughter – the smiles, the laughter, the love and the fun – I can only imagine the pain that Charles must feel when he thinks about all he is missing. These are years and occasions that cannot be relived and, once passed, they are gone forever. It’s incredibly sad,” she then added.

Meghan shares sweet Lilibet photo to celebrate her birthday

Wednesday (June 4) saw Meghan share a couple of intimate photos of Lilibet to celebrate her fourth birthday.

The first photo, which is black and white, shows Lilibet and Meghan on what looks to be a boat trip.

Meghan can be seen cuddling Lilibet, who is looking out at the camera from between her mother’s arms. It is one of the very few photos royal fans have had of part of Lilibet’s face.

The second photo shared by Meghan shows the Duchess of Sussex cradling her daughter not long after her birth.

“Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today she came into our lives – and each day is brighter and better because of it,” Meghan captioned the post.

“Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!”