Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are aware that their choice to ignore Prince Philip's memorial service would be seen as "petulant and rude", royal experts claimed.
Harry 'can't win' over security fallout as he misses Philip's memorial, expert says
12.03.2022 - 18:29 / ok.co.uk
Prince Harry "can't win" in the court of public opinion following his fallout over security in the UK, former royal butler Grant Harrold has explained.The Duke of Sussex, 37, recently announced his decision to not return to the UK for his grandfather Prince Philip's thanksgiving service, set to take place later this month. Although the decision risks disappointing the Queen and the rest of the Royal Family, former butler and royal expert Grant has explained the Prince is in a "catch-22" situation.
Prince Harry recently raised concerns about his safety during his trips to the UK and threatened legal action to acquire security for his family when they fly over from the US. But, his request to pay for his own police protection was denied.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Instead, Harry would receive a security system that is "rigorous and proportionate" by the government, the details of which have not been disclosed.
Speaking exclusively to OK!, royal commentator Grant explained Harry is now at risk of coming under fire with whatever decision he makes. Grant told OK!: "The problem is, the public will be like: 'Well if you love your grandfather, why are you not coming over for the Royal service?' "It's a real catch-22 and I hate to say it but either way he's not going to win on it because he's going to be criticised if he does and criticised if he doesn't." He added of the Duke of Sussex: "I think he's worrying that if he does come over you are going to have everyone saying: 'Oh god he's wasting tax payer's money, we're all paying for him to come over again, here we go!' "And if he doesn't come over: 'Oh you're awful you're not coming over for your
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