It is a decision of King Carlos III. Prince Harry, deprived of his military titles since he left the bosom of the royal family, will be exceptionally authorized to wear his uniform this Saturday night, to watch over the queen’s coffin.
A privilege that he did not have on Wednesday, following the sovereign’s coffin during its transfer from Buckingham to Westminster Hall. He was dressed as a civilian, next to his brother William, a British Army officer, he in military uniform. His uncle, Prince Andrew, also stripped of his military titles following sexual assault allegations against him, had also been stripped of his uniform.
But he was able to wear it on Friday, during the vigil for the Queen’s children, along with his brothers and sister, also in military uniform.
very attached to the army
Prince Harry, very attached to the army, served ten years and reached the rank of captain in the British army. In particular, he was sent twice to Afghanistan.
“Being in the military was the best escape I’ve ever had. I felt like I was accomplishing something,” he said in an interview in 2017. (…) J I have a deep understanding of all kinds of people from different backgrounds and felt like part of of a team”.
But since 2020, when he stepped down from his prominent role within the royal family, he has been stripped of his military titles by decision of the Queen. Since then, he can only wear his decorations in a civilian outfit. His involvement with the military now boils down to organizing the Invictus Games, a sports competition between disabled veterans from around the world.
jacket or uniform
On Tuesday, before the procession behind the Queen’s coffin, Harry’s spokesman noted that the prince “will wear a frock coat at events honoring his grandmother.” Adding: “His decade in the military is not determined by the uniform he wears, and we respectfully request that the focus be on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
Buckingham Palace said earlier this week that only serving members of the Royal Family would wear military uniform at the Queen’s funeral on Monday. Unless the king has changed his mind.
This Saturday, only Harry and William will be in uniform. They will be surrounded by their cousins, Peter Phillips, Zara Tindall, Beatrice, Eugenie, Louise Windsor and James.
Source: BFM TV
