The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, is said to have taken this step on the eve of the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's passing, further straining the already complex dynamics within the royal family.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has officially confirmed that the Duke will be traveling to London next month to attend the WellChild Awards. Prince Harry has been a patron of this charity for a remarkable 15 years. During his visit on September 7, he will not only attend the awards ceremony but also spend time with each award recipient and their families during a special reception. Additionally, Prince Harry is scheduled to deliver a speech at the event.
In response to Harry's plans, a friend of Kate Middleton and Prince William shared the couple's sentiments, remarking, "William and Kate will be irritated, especially given the timing, but they will likely choose to ignore it. What other option do they have?"
These recent developments have surfaced in the midst of reports suggesting that Prince William and Kate Middleton are set to play a leading role in the upcoming tribute commemorating the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's passing, scheduled for September 8.