Prince Harry ‘faces uniform humiliation’ at King Charles’s coronation – while brother William allowed to wear military dress
Prince Harry could face “uniform humiliation” at King Charles III’s coronation as he may not be allowed to wear military attire.
The Duke of Sussex has announced he will attend the historic coronation on May 6, but he will be alone as Meghan and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will be staying at home in California.
Now royal commentators are considering what the prince will wear and whether he will even be allowed to fit in the processions to Westminster Abbey.
Military historian Dr Peter Johnston told True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat that Harry may be allowed to show another tribute to his service, despite having done two tours in Afghanistan.
‘I imagine Harry won’t be wearing a uniform [at the Coronation],’ he said.
The Prince of Wales (right) and the Duke of Sussex before holding a vigil next to their grandmother’s coffin
Prince Harry may show another tribute for the king’s coronation, while Prince William is expected to wear military attire
“Even as a veteran who did two tours in Afghanistan, he will not wear a uniform.
“I imagine he’ll be wearing his medals, but where he fits in the procession and where he goes will also probably be pretty similar to where he was at the funeral.”
Discussing Harry’s role in the procession, the historical expert added that he “will be part of, but not necessarily, a [leading] part of it’.
Prince Harry is only expected to make a short visit to the UK for the coronation, as he will reportedly skip royal events after the day – including a musical performance on May 7 – to be with his family in America.
During the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Sussex walked alongside brother William, who followed King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
Recently Gayle King, Harry and Meghan’s famous boyfriend, stated that they are in a ‘really good place’ and have made the ‘best’ decision for Meghan to stay in the US while Harry attends the coronation in London.
Ms King has said it is ‘right’ for Harry to fly to the UK on May 6 and miss Archie’s fourth birthday, as he will support his father at Westminster Abbey on the most important day of his life.
It came as Meghan signed a mega cash deal with a talent agency representing Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, LeBron James and Serena Williams that will net her tens of millions of dollars and herald the beginning of her very public comeback.
Prince Harry pictured wearing the ER initials on the shoulder of his military uniform as he attended the Founder’s Day Parade at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea in June 2019
Prince Andrew, who is also no longer a working royal, kept the initials on his Vice Admiral’s uniform when the Queen’s children wake up on Friday
William and Harry stood on opposite sides of the Queen’s coffin as her grandchildren watched last night, as mourners continued to stream by
The eight gloomy grandchildren who arrived at Westminster Hall last night were led to the coffin by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex
Mourners watched as the vigil was held for the Queen in Westminster Hall by her eight grandchildren
Prince Harry imagined arriving to attend a wake as they paid their respects at the coffin of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, last night