Prince Philip's funeral: Elizabeth II breaks dress protocol to spare Princes Harry and Andrew
For once, the Queen of England has made an exceptional decision regarding the dress of the members of the royal family at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.
A funeral under the sign of conciliation. With Prince Philip's funeral set to take place on Saturday, April 17, the Daily Mail reveals that male family members will all wear regular suits, not military uniforms as tradition dictates.
According to a source close to Buckingham Palace, Elizabeth II ruled in favor of the common interest but also to spare Prince Harry and Prince Andrew embarrassment. Indeed, his grandson, defeated of his military titles, including that of captain general of the Royal Marines, is no longer able to wear the usual military uniform. As for the queen's son, dangerously involved in the Epstein affair, he asked to wear the Royal Navy admiral's uniform, but several arguments worked against him. First, if he remains vice-admiral of the Royal Navy and still has his military titles, he has ended all his public engagements since November 2019 because of his implication in the case of sex trafficking in minors. by Jeffrey Epstein. This scandal also prompted him to refuse the post of admiral.
To prevent Harry and Andrew from being the only ones dressed in civilian clothes, Elizabeth II decided that no one would wear a military uniform. Men will therefore wear a suit - or a jacket - with a black tie. The women, a black outfit.
Family tributes
Prince Philip passed away on April 9 at the age of 99, leaving a "big void" in his wife's life. The British royal family will make their last farewells to the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday in a small committee - health situation requires. Among the guests will undoubtedly be the four children of the royal couple, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Princes Andrew and Edward, accompanied by their children.
Since the royal disappearance, each in turn has paid a moving tribute to his father or grandfather. Prince William posted a heartwarming photo of the Duke of Edinburgh leading his eldest son Prince George in a horse-drawn carriage. Prince Harry has said his grandfather will always have a place in his heart, but also that of Meghan, Archie and their unborn daughter.
