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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘snubbed the Queen’s invite to holiday with her at Balmoral because son Archie is too young to travel’ – despite being taken on private jet to Ibiza stay with Elton John
- Her Majesty always asks family to the Scottish estate for her two-month holiday
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were invited but have reportedly declined
- The royal couple have said they have ditched the plans as Archie is too young
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will reportedly not be accepting the Queen’s invitation to stay at Balmoral.
The royal couple are understood to think that Archie is still too young to make the trip up to Scotland.
Her Majesty always asks her family to join her when she heads to her Scottish estate for her two-month summer break.
A source told The Sun: ‘Harry and Meghan had no plans to go to Balmoral this summer as they felt Archie was too young.
The royal couple are understood to think that Archie is still too young to make the trip up to Scotland
The Queen’s official arrival at Balmoral on August 6. She takes a break on her Scottish estate every year
‘It’s a bit odd, as his age didn’t stop them taking him to Ibiza for a week and then to see Elton John in France.
‘If they want privacy or protection — which was— there is no more protected or private holiday destination than the Queen’s Scottish home.’
It was previously reported it would be Meghan’s first stay in Balmoral.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could not attend last year as Meghan was in the late stages of pregnancy.
Prince William and Kate Middleton spotted taking a family break at Balmoral in late August
Prince Harry and Prince Charles enjoying a break at Balmoral in 1997 at the Loch Mucik Falls
Prince William and Kate Middleton were pictured taking a budget flight with their children to Aberdeen for their trip to Balmoral in late August.
The Queen, has also been spotted getting into her own vehicle to drive around the estate and Prince Philip was also seen out and about in the grounds of the castle with his daughter Princess Anne.
Under-fire Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie, Princesses Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson have also visited in the last month.
Balmoral Castle has been a residency of the British royal family since 1852.
It sits on extensive grounds that cover an area of around 50,000 acres.
As a working estate, it includes forestry and farmland as well as managed herds of deer, Highland cattle and ponies.
A spokesman for Buckingham Palace has been approached for comment.
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