Prince Harry received permission to wear his uniform during the vigil of the grandchildren in tribute to the late queen, this Saturday, September 17.
Special authorisation. Prince Harry obtained an exemption to wear his military uniform during the funeral wake organized by the eight grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth this Saturday, September 17, revealed the British daily The Mirror. Until then, the Duke of Sussex was not allowed to wear his uniform at state funerals.
Indeed, Meghan Markle's husband retired from his royal duties in 2020 and can no longer wear his military colors during official ceremonies. His uncle Andrew also lost his titles, disgraced by the queen following his involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein affair.
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But how did Harry get this privilege? According to The Mirror, the decision, made by Buckingham, was driven by public demands. Some Britons have found it unfair that Prince Andrew was allowed to wear his military uniform at the Princes' Vigil this Thursday, September 16.
“His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears”
The choice is therefore not a request from Prince Harry, confirms information obtained by the American edition of HuffPost from a spokesperson for the Duke. “His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears,” he added. A source close to royal power also assured The Mirror that "It was a ridiculous situation given that the Duke of Sussex has served his country and is a highly respected member of the armed forces with everything he has done for them. veterans”.
The Duke of Sussex actually served in the British Army for over 10 years. He served two tours in Afghanistan and attained the rank of major. In 2014, while still in the military, he founded the Invictus Games, a multi-sport and Paralympic event for injured service members.
This decision was also taken out of “mark of respect” for the queen who would have liked her favorite grandson to wear the uniform. However, as the article in ELLE magazine points out, nothing says that Prince Harry can wear his military uniform at the funeral of Elizabeth II, this Monday, September 19.
