Prince Harry won't be returning to UK for Prince Philip memorial service

The Duke of Sussex is to overlook his grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service, it has been confirmed.

Harry is not going to return to the UK from the US to affix the royal household on the high-profile event in Westminster Abbey on March 29, a spokesperson for the duke confirmed.

He hopes to go to his grandmother the Queen quickly, the spokesperson added.

Prince Harry walks in the procession at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, during the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday April 17, 2021.
Prince Harry walks within the procession at Windsor Citadel, Berkshire, through the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. Image date: Saturday April 17, 2021.
Victoria Jones

Harry has pursued a authorized problem in opposition to the Dwelling Workplace after being informed he would not be given the “similar diploma” of non-public protecting safety when visiting from the US, regardless of providing to pay for it himself.

He was final in London in the summertime of 2021, and a authorized consultant has since stated his safety was compromised after his automobile was chased by paparazzi photographers as he left a charity occasion.

Earlier immediately it was introduced the by Buckingham Palace that the Queen is not going to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service with senior royals and as a substitute be represented by the Prince of Wales.

Queen Elizabeth II.
Queen Elizabeth II.
Joe Giddens

The pinnacle of state, who has not too long ago recovered from a bout of Covid, hoped to affix Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the necessary event within the royal calendar.

However a Buckingham Palace spokesman stated: “After discussing the preparations with the Royal Family, the Queen has requested the Prince of Wales to characterize Her Majesty on the Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

“The Queen will proceed with different deliberate engagements, together with in-person audiences, within the week forward.”

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