Death of Prince Philip: this rule to which Harry will have to submit in case of return to England
Prince Harry will he return to England to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip? If so, Meghan Markle's husband will have to comply with a mandatory rule because of the health crisis.
England has been mourning its prince consort since Friday, April 9, and members of the royal family mourn a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. Prince Philip died at the age of 99 at his home in Windsor Castle. His wife, Queen Elizabeth II, was by his side. He would have celebrated his hundredth birthday on June 10. The UK must observe an eight day mourning period. Obviously, all eyes are on Her Majesty who has to close the longest chapter of her life: that of 73 years of marriage to the Duke of Edinburgh. Fortunately, according to information given by Sophie of Wessex to the English press, Elizabeth II “was wonderful” when she was able to visit her on Saturday April 10th. As the Queen has to prepare for Prince Philip's funeral, the question of Prince Harry's coming is on everyone's lips. Will Archie’s dad come with Meghan Markle, whose presence would not really be appreciated since the interview with Oprah Winfrey.
"A protocol to respect"
While William's brother paid a much-criticized tribute to his grandfather, Prince Harry would only like one thing: to be with his grandmother. But because of the health crisis, Charles and Diana's second son is expected to be subject to restrictions. “There is a protocol to be observed for foreign visitors to the United Kingdom", explained Loïc Pialat, Los Angeles correspondent of BFM TV. According to the rules in force in England, any person arriving must self-isolate for ten full days.
However, Prince Harry would have the option of having a PCR test after five days. If the latter is negative, it can then come out of its isolation. Prince Harry would therefore be well authorized to travel to England from the United States. As Loïc Pialat said: “Prince Harry has the status of diplomat which should allow him to circumvent these rules, and then it is a case of force majeure a funeral, so the Covid should not limit the couple , if he wishes to go to the funeral ”. A necessary presence for the Queen, who has not seen her favorite grandson for over a year.
