Queen Elizabeth Wanted Prince Harry AND Prince William To Fight In Afghanistan -- But Decided It Was Too Risky To Send The Heir

Sibling rivalry. Prince Harry and Prince William are still not on speaking terms amid their ongoing feud, according to royal expert Nick Bullen.

At the age of 25, Queen Elizabeth II — then known as Princess Elizabeth — pledged to remain queen for the rest of her life at her coronation at Westminster Abbey in London on June 2, 1953. Keep scrolling for 10 little-known facts about the ceremony.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle headed out on a basketball date night on Monday.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out for date night to cheer on the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night amid King Charles III’s coronation plans. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles during the Lakers versus Memphis Grizzlies playoff game at Crypto.com Arena.  While Markle, 41, donned a two-piece pink blazer and matching shorts ensemble, Prince Harry, 38, sported a dark-colored jacket with a casual white t-shirt underneath, black jeans and white sneakers. In several of the sports snaps, Markle appeared to be whispering and giggling in Prince Harry’s ear.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed a parents' night out ahead of Harry's trip to England for King Charles III's coronation.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted at the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff game against the Memphis Grizzlies Monday. The pair were spotted by eagle-eyed fans before being plastered across the Crypto.com Arena's Jumbotron.In a quick clip captured of the moment, Markle giggles as Harry tries to go in for a kiss.

Royal watchers believe there is zero chance the battling brothers will mend things before their father’s coronation — and Kate Middleton couldn’t be more disappointed. A source recently told People magazine in this week’s issue that it was the Princess of Wales who came up with the idea to step out with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September.The insider alleged it was meant to be a first step in reconciliation between the brothers and their wives, one that proved to be difficult for everyone involved.

Kensington Palace is celebrating the late Queen Elizabeth‘s 97th birthday with a never-before-seen photo.

Remembering a legend. Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated by her loved ones on what would have been her 97th birthday following her death.

Honoring her predecessor. As Queen Consort Camilla is coronated with King Charles III on Saturday, May 6, she’ll wear a tiara that pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Part of the family! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are included in a picture featured in King Charles III’s official coronation souvenir program.

King Charles III visited familiar grounds on Friday, when he attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for its 200th Sovereign's Parade.The monarch took part in inspecting the nearly 200 cadets who were officially commissioned as Army Officers following an intense 44-week training. According to the British Army, Charles also presented the new colors for the academy, which «bore the new cypher of His Majesty the King.» Their titles, however, won't be official until «the stroke of midnight during their commissioning ball.»Charles also addressed the cadets when he gave a speech, in which he recalled with pride his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, both of whom graduated from Sandhurst in 2006.«And, speaking as a father of two alumni of this Academy who remembers their passing out parades, I know they will be full of immense pride in witnessing you on parade,» he said.Charles also recalled his own rigorous training some five decades ago.Prince William and Prince Harry smile at the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Military Academy on April 12, 2006 in Sandhurst, England.«Having attended — and survived! -- two of the other Military Academies 50 years ago, I think I have some idea of the challenges which are inherent in military training,» he said.

King Charles III may be the new monarch, but not even his new power is enough to get his little brother to listen to him!

Prince Harry will attend his father King Charles III’s coronation next month, but wife Meghan Markle will remain in California.

Queen Elizabeth II wanted both Prince William and Prince Harry to go to war during their service in the military, but it was deemed too dangerous for the Prince of Wales, a former British army head has said.  "It was decided that William as heir to the heir, the risk is too great," retired British army Gen. Sir Mike Jackson said in an upcoming ITV documentary "The Real Crown: Inside the House of Windsor," according to Sky News.

The Real Crown, Ex-Army General Sir Mike Jackson alleged that the monarch “was very clear” in her words, saying: “My grandsons have taken my shilling, therefore they must do their duty.” However, Jackson noted that because William, 41, was “heir to the throne, the risk is too great” for him to go to war.But as for Harry, 38, “the risk was acceptable” due to him being the younger — and the “Spare” — brother.Mark Cann, who was the director of the British Forces Foundation, appeared on the show and gave more insight into William’s desire to go to combat. “William was very keen to go.

The late Queen Elizabeth wanted Princes William and Harry to fight for their country against the Taliban in Afghanistan, but ultimately decided it was too risky to send future King, William.The claim was made by ex-Army chief General Sir Mike Jackson, who revealed details of his conversation with the late monarch in what is considered a breach of protocol. Sir Mike was speaking in a new five-part ITVX documentary called The Real Crown, which will air on 20 April, where he discusses his audience with the Queen. He said: "What goes on in those audiences and who says what to whom remains for the two people involved, and I will break the rule about not divulging what goes on on this one occasion.

Prince William and Kate Middleton coordinated their outfits with their kids to celebrate Easter Sunday 2023.

His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort Camilla will celebrate coronation day on Saturday, May 6 with ceremonial events throughout London. Their Majesties will travel from Buckingham Palace in The King's Procession to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which was created for the Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the 60th anniversary of her reign in 2012.  The Queen died in September at the age of 96.

Kate Middleton and Prince Harry had "mutual respect" for each other but they weren't "really close", a royal expert has claimed. Historian, writer and broadcaster, Tessa Dunlop spoke exclusively to OK!about the relationship between the in-laws, Harry, 38, and Kate, 40, explaining that the closeness we thought they shared "was a narrative we stuck on them".

Prince Louis' invitation to his grandfather, King Charles III's, coronation might get rescinded. The 4-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middletonmade a stir back in June 2022 at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and the memory is still fresh for his family.A royal source tells ET that William and Kate will be making a decision about whether Louis will be attending his grandfather's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, closer to the time of the service.During the Platinum Jubilee, Louis was spotted sticking his tongue out, shouting, and making silly faces during multiple public appearances.He did not attend Queen Elizabeth II's September funeral, though his older siblings, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, were present.However, in December 2022, Louis seemed to be on his best behavior making his royal Christmas debut at the Church of St.