Harry and Meghan ‘uninvited’ for Queen’s funeral reception
gave The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Allegedly invited from the grand state reception held. Buckingham Palace on the eve of the Queen’s funeral – a development said to have “shocked” those close to the couple.
Prince Harry And Meghan reportedly received an invitation to the event earlier this week.
However, the Sussexes are no longer expected to attend the upcoming gathering of world leaders, foreign dignitaries and members of the royal family, after some palace officials raised concerns, arguing that it would The ceremony should be restricted to working members of the royal family. The Daily Telegraph Reported
According to the report, sources close to the couple were apparently surprised by the mix-up, while palace aides “continue to insist they were not invited”.
A state reception – the night before the Queen’s funeral – is being hosted. King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla on Sunday.
The VIP reception will be attended by more than 500 world leaders, diplomats and international members of the royal family, who will also be welcomed by the new Prince of Wales and Princesses William and Kate.
US and French presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron will be among those attending the event, both arriving in Britain a day before the Queen’s state funeral on Monday.
It is not the first time there has been confusion over the duties of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, whose relationship with the wider royal family has been strained by their decision to step down as the royals move to California. were gone
There were reports of similar mixed messages about Prince Harry’s right to wear it. military uniform As he followed the Queen’s coffin. In procession
The Duke of Sussex, who served 10 years in the British Army, walked in the procession with his father wearing a military medal with his morning suit. KingHer brother, Prince of Walesand other members of the royal family.
Harry was forbidden to salute the coffin like his brother and father and instead simply bowed his head.
But on Friday it was revealed that the monarch had given Harry the go-ahead. Wearing military uniform for a royal vigil with his cousins at the Queen’s coffin on the evening of Saturday 17 September..