Exactly...and who is not to say he didn't celebrate his father's in law's birthday privately with the rest of the family.
Let's face it folks...as a private citizen who works, who is married to a member of any royal family...there are going to be times during the royal work day when he is also working and won't be able to attend to certain events. So yes, he is going to pick and choose. I would imagine they are looking at his work schedule, and telling him of the events that he can possibly attend. Should he give up his job and live off the Swedish taxpayer
I am confused by what people want of Chris now. It seems to change daily.
Everyone uses family connections. It just that some connections are greater than others.
Frankly, I find it odd that he didn't attend the King's birthday celebrations now that he is living in Sweden. It's not like he has a good excuse and couldn't fit it into his agenda.
Besides, although he and his family are not exactly "living off taxpayers' money", aren't they living in an apartment at the Royal Mews ? Do they pay rent ?