Prince Harry Wears Dark Blue Suit to Trooping the Colour and Not Military Uniform — Here’s Why
02.06.2022 - 19:53
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A royal return! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended Trooping the Colour on Thursday, June 2, viewing the celebration from the Major General’s Office at Buckingham Palace.
For the big event, which is part of Queen Elizabeth II‘s Platinum Jubilee, Harry, 37, wore a classic navy blue suit. The look is much different than outfits the Duke of Sussex has sported at past royal events. For previous engagements, he would appear in his military uniform, displaying his many royal titles. However, after he and Meghan, 40, made the decision to step back as senior royals in March 2020, Harry was stripped of the labels, including Honorary Air Commandment of RAF Honington in Suffolk, Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving, Royal Naval Command and Captain-General of the Royal Marines. Because of this, he is no longer allowed to wear his military uniform.
For her part, the Suits alum matched her husband in a navy dress teamed with a hat that was adorned with a blue ribbon.
The couple’s attendance marked their first time back at a royal event since leaving the high-profile life behind. Harry returned to the U.K. in April 2021 for late grandfather Prince Philip‘s funeral and again three months later to attend the unveiling of a statue honoring his mother, the late Princess Diana. Meghan also returned to the U.K. in April before jetting off to the Netherlands for the 2022 Invictus Games.
In photos taken from the Major General’s Office, the Sussexes looked happy as they talked to Harry’s Uncle Prince Edward. Meghan was also spotted bonding with the queen’s great-granddaughters Savannah, 11, Isla, 10, Mia, 8, and Lena, 3. The group laughed and grinned before the Bench author appeared to calm the girls as they paid their respects during the