princess lilibet fifth birthday: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry drop major announcement for royal celebration
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are skipping the traditional UK celebration, instead hosting a private, star-studded garden party at their Montecito estate with a 'wildflower meadow' theme.
- A source confirms the birthday gift is a custom-built treehouse designed by an LA architect, featuring a slide and a zip line.
- The couple has released an official new portrait of Lilibet wearing a dress that belonged to Princess Diana, sparking a wave of nostalgia and royal family drama among fans.
- No official invitation has been extended to King Charles III or Prince William, fueling ongoing speculation about the family rift.
- The palace has declined to comment, but insiders say the King is 'deeply disappointed' about missing his granddaughter's milestone.