Prince Harry Granted Access to Visit Queen's Grave After Surrendering Devices, But Hires Pal for Photo-Op Outside the Chapel

Prince Harry was recently granted a unique opportunity to visit the final resting place of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor. This visit held special significance as it marked the first anniversary of the late monarch's passing. In a poignant moment of tribute, Prince Harry paid his respects at the chapel. Notably, his wife, Meghan Markle, remained in California during this occasion.

In contrast to Prince Harry's solitary visit, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Charles and Camilla, united in their grief. They arrived at Saint David's Cathedral in Wales for a private service, commemorating the late Queen's life. Additionally, King Charles and Queen Camilla attended a church service at Crathie Parish Church near Balmoral.

A body language expert observed that Prince Harry appeared somewhat guarded during his visit, almost as if he sought to avoid undue attention. According to sources close to Buckingham Palace, the permission for Prince Harry's visit was granted at the last minute but came with a strict condition: no cameras or recording devices.

Prince Harry's request to visit his grandmother's grave was seen as a long shot, given the strained relationships within the royal family in recent months. However, as he realized he would be in the UK for the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, there was no other place he wanted to be. Buckingham Palace kept him waiting, and he had limited hope of approval. Eventually, he received the green light, but the visit had to remain private.

While Prince Harry nearly succeeded in maintaining the privacy of this solemn moment, an onlooker who happened to be at Windsor Castle around midday on that Friday spotted him. They swiftly snapped a photo and shared it on social media, turning Prince Harry's private visit into public knowledge.

There's some debate about whether the photo was a coincidence or planned. Rebecca English, a journalist at the Daily Mail, claimed that the picture was taken by a friend of Prince Harry's, suggesting it was not an accidental encounter with a tourist. The Daily Mail pointed out that while other members of the royal family visited throughout the day, there were no photos of them.

This incident has raised questions about Prince Harry's ability to keep things private and honor agreements. It's clear that the British royal family may be reconsidering their stance on Prince Harry's involvement in their affairs. Some insiders have even suggested that he is no longer regarded as a member of the royal family but rather as a celebrity, given the recent conflicts and actions that have strained his relationships with his family members.