Queen, 96, will FINALLY meet baby Lilibet as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s daughter turns one

THE Queen will FINALLY meet baby Lilibet as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's daughter is set to celebrate her first birthday in the UK.

The couple confirmed they would make the journey from their home in LA with Archie and Lilibet for the four-day Queen's Jubilee in June.

The Queen is yet to meet 10-month-old Lilibet, who will celebrate her first birthday during the celebrations.

The royal tot, who was named after the Queen, will turn one on June 4 - which falls on the Saturday during the celebrations.

The news came just 18 minutes after it was revealed the Queen was banning Harry and Meghan from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

The visit will be the first time Harry and Meghan have brought their family to the UK since leaving for the US in 2020.

There was speculation the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would not fly back amid their ongoing row over security.

A statement said: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are excited and honoured to attend The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this June with their children."

She has also not seen Archie, who turned three today, since Megxit.

The family will not be joining Her Majesty for the traditional Trooping the Colour RAF flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Only working members of the Royal Family will wave to crowds on The Mall as the monarch celebrates 70 years on the throne - meaning Prince Andrew is also out.

There were fears they could "hijack or overshadow" the long weekend's events, which take place from June 2 to June 5.

It is not known which parts of the celebration Harry and Meghan will take part in.

The announcement comes after  again last month in a bombshell interview.