Prince Harry was spotted taking his two-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet, to a special procession commemorating American Independence Day on July 4 near their home in California. The Duke ensured that his young daughter participated in the Montecito society's Village Road Show.
In pictures obtained by The Daily Mail, Harry was seen going incognito at the parade, wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap, while holding his young child close.
Lilibet was dressed in a summer dress and red shoes. The pair kept a low profile among the crowds, enjoying the holiday with locals waving flags and vehicles adorned with Independence Day-themed memorabilia.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Harry's estranged family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, gathered at St. Giles Cathedral on July 5th to celebrate the King's accession in Scotland. The occasion was marked by a service of Thanksgiving, gun salutes, and an RAF salute fly-past.
Although Harry attended his father's historic coronation in Westminster Abbey last month on May 6, he returned to Montecito once the service concluded to reunite with his family. His wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Prince Archie and Lilibet, stayed at home as Archie's fourth birthday coincided with the coronation day.
Harry was not expected to attend the Thanksgiving service in Edinburgh, and senior royals such as Princess Anne, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, were also absent.
During the service, Charles received the honors of Scotland, including the crown of Scotland, scepter, and sword of state. The Stone of Destiny, an ancient relic used in the coronations of British monarchs for centuries, was also present in the cathedral for the ceremony.
The event featured a people's parade with over 100 participants representing various aspects of Scottish life and culture. Thousands of spectators lined the streets, cheering as the royals arrived in their Bentley and the four eldest members of the company sat together during the service, with William positioned next to his father.
Royal observers interpreted the seating arrangement as a clear indication of the monarchy's future, with William already poised to assume more royal responsibilities and eventually succeed Charles.
After the service, the royals enjoyed the traditional RAF fly-past, just as they did at Buckingham Palace during the King's initial coronation.
