An unexpected development has emerged regarding the participation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, in one of the events planned in honor of the late monarch.
While initially included on the guest list for an event at Buckingham Palace, their invitation was later revoked, citing specific criteria for attendance.
The exclusive event, organized by King Charles III and Camilla, his wife, was set to take place at Buckingham Palace. However, Harry and Meghan find themselves excluded from this gathering, reserved explicitly for "active working members of the royal family." This revelation comes as a surprising twist in the series of events surrounding the mourning and remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.
The gathering, described as a solemn occasion, is expected to host leaders from various countries who attended the funeral, marking 70 years of paying respects to the monarch. Notably, it also marked a historic moment, as the grandchildren of a sovereign conducted the Vigil of the Princes for the first time.
An intriguing aspect leading up to the event was Prince Harry's attire, with speculation about whether he would don a military uniform. Despite his ten years of service in the Army, having participated in operations in Afghanistan, and being a prominent figure, Harry is not an active member with official royal duties. At the request of King Charles III, Harry ultimately wore a military uniform for the vigil, mirroring his brother William's attire.
During the Vigil of the Princes, the eight grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II, headed by Crown Prince William and Prince Harry, observed a few minutes of vigil over their grandmother's remains in the funeral chapel at the Palace of Westminster. Dressed in military uniform, William and Harry led their mourning cousins, including Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall (children of Princess Anne), Beatriz and Eugenia (daughters of Prince Andrew), and Luisa and Jacobo Windsor (children of Prince Edward), as they paid their respects.
While the exclusion of Harry and Meghan from this particular event has sparked curiosity, it adds a layer of complexity to the unfolding narrative surrounding the mourning and ceremonial proceedings in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
