New details of Prince Harry’s time in the U.K. are emerging as the British royal family continues to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death.
16.09.2022 - 03:23 / perezhilton.com
Big change!
Prince Harry has finally snagged himself a win! In a surprising twist of events, the Duke of Sussex will now be allowed to wear his military uniform for a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, per The Mirror.
According to a source who spoke with the outlet on Thursday, the Queen’s eight grandchildren (including Prince William, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise, Peter Phillips, and James, Viscount Severn) will appear for a lying-in-state vigil at Westminster Hall on Saturday evening. Unlike previously announced, during the silent 15-minute service, Harry will get to wear his uniform!
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You’ll never believe who managed to get this change made either! The insider claims it was palace officials who intervened in the outfit debacle. Very surprising considering Harry’s ongoing feud with the Firm!!
Apparently, the officials were upset with the double standard when it was revealed the disgraced Prince Andrew (also a non-working royal) was permitted to wear his uniform during a vigil on Friday evening. On the new ruling, the confidant shared:
The source also stressed the importance of making sure all the Queen’s family members feel equal during her funeral events:
It’s a tough enough time for them all. They do not need the extra attention and speculation over their outfits, feuds, and interactions.
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The royal source also added this decision is a sign of “respect” for the late 96-year-old:
Makes sense! It honestly causes more distraction to see Harry so visibly outcast from the rest of his family members, like during Wednesday’s
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