The Royal Family and courtiers have undergone serious changes over Prince Harry’s right to wear military uniform with the rest of his family in honor of his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.
Just days after it was announced that Prince Harry would not be allowed to wear military uniform for the ceremonial events leading up to the Queen’s funeral, the Duke of Sussex has now been granted a last-minute allowance.
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Prince Harry Will Wear Military Uniform to Westminster Vigil
Per the Mirror, which first broke the news, palace officials announced Prince Harry will wear his military uniform on Saturday as a special tribute to the Queen during a vigil at Westminster Hall.
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On Saturday evening, while lying in state, all eight of the Queen’s grandchildren are expected to remain silent for a 15-minute vigil. Initially, Harry will be part of the training but will not wear his military uniform as he is no longer a senior working member of the royal family.
However, it is reported that Palace officials intervened in the absurd rule as Harry’s uncle Prince Andrew, who is also not a working royal, was given permission to wear his military uniform at a vigil at the House of Westminster on Saturday. as a mark of special respect.”
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A source discussed the sudden change in rules, telling the publication, “Common sense prevailed. It’s a ludicrous situation considering the Duke of Sussex has served his country and is a highly respected member of the armed forces with everything he’s done for veterans. .”
It remains unknown what inspired the change in the decision, but a royal source told ET Online, “it was a decision made without Prince Harry asking for a change.”
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Duke of Sussex Calls for Staying Focus on Queen’s Departure
On Tuesday, a day after the announcement was made that Prince Harry would be exempt from wearing a military uniform during the ceremony, the duke’s spokesman issued a statement.
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Harry did not protest the Palace’s decision, instead urging mourners to direct all attention to honoring Her Majesty’s memory and legacy.
“[Prince Harry] will wear a morning suit throughout the event honoring his grandmother. Her decades of military service were not defined by the uniform she wore and we respectfully ask that the focus remain on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” the spokesperson said.
Indeed, during the event that Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was carried from Buckingham Palace for a procession through the streets of London before arriving at Westminster Hall, Prince Harry wore mourning clothes. Instead, her father, King Charles II, her brother Prince William, her aunt Princess Anne, and her uncle Prince Edward all wore military uniforms.
Also, Harry wasn’t allowed to pay his respects to his grandmother’s coffin, so he bowed his head. Photos of the moment went viral online, and royal fans were outraged by the decision to deny the big honor. Below are some comments.
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The Whole World is watching the “Tone Deaf” British Royal “Family” denied Prince Harry, who served 10 years in the Army and 2 Tours in Afghanistan the opportunity to wear an Army uniform at his Grandmother’s Funeral…Wow ? #HarryandMeghan pic.twitter.com/SIvsF8Zi8j
— smileyval05 (@smileyval05) September 12, 2022
A fan write“The royal family is trying to embarrass #PrinceHarry by denying he wears a uniform just to look trivial on the global stage. Harry looks like a king & they look like his security. Today they changed the “protocol” because they were dragged. Harry didn’t even ask, he just said whatever. #GoodKingHarry.”
Another internet user comment“The Whole World is watching the “Tone Deaf” British Royal “Family” deny Prince Harry, who served 10 years in the Army and 2 Tours in Afghanistan the opportunity to wear an Army uniform at his Grandmother’s Funeral…Wow.”
this netizen add“Seeing Prince Harry walk with dignity & respect behind his Grandmother’s coffin in non-military clothing – despite 2 tours of duty in Afghanistan – just puts the rest of the dress-up to shame.”
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Prince Harry refuses to give his Queen, his commander-in-chief, his grandmother, a “royal salute”? Others have never seen war & never served their country. But no problem being in the military & denying a REAL VETERAN his uniform & his honor while they steal it. pic.twitter.com/s3Ro6zeWsu
— ??????? ?? ????????? (@vaguelyvirgo) September 14, 2022
These royal fans have a bone to pick with King Charles III, write“What a way to start your reign, King Charles. By not allowing Prince Harry to honor his grandmother by wearing his military uniform. There are exceptions to every rule. Petty is like a little one. #PrinceHarryUniform.”
Comment this read“With this Prince Harry and the uniform Charles is a pretty reactionary monarch. If optics were all that matter, Charles should have thought of it FIRST. Now it looks like a face saver tbh.”
Fans’ anger seems understandable as Prince Harry has ten years of service under his belt. Queen Elizabeth’s fourth grandson served two tours of duty in Afghanistan after serving for a decade, and rose to the rank of captain.
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