Prince Harry sadly didn’t make it to Scotland in time to say goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II in particular person earlier than she died on Thursday.
Whereas others arrived round 4 p.m., Harry didn’t contact down till simply earlier than 8 p.m. — virtually an hour and a half after Buckingham Palace introduced his grandmother’s loss of life.
“Completely no determination was taken to exclude [Harry],” one supply instructed Web page Six, amid experiences claiming the royal, 37, was denied a seat on the airplane carrying members of the royal household.
The supply added that Harry’s father – now King Charles III – had already requested him and Prince William to hurry to Balmoral to see the Queen amid her quickly deteriorating well being.
As a result of Harry arrived late – and with out spouse Meghan Markle – some experiences speculated that ongoing stress with the royal household prompted the Duke of Sussex to journey solo.
Nevertheless, sources instructed Web page Six that Charles, 73, particularly requested William, 40, to fly up early and attend the Privy Council assembly in his place. At the moment, it wasn’t clear what would occur over the subsequent few hours.
“That’s why you didn’t see the opposite grandchildren as nicely on that flight,” the supply famous.
As beforehand reported, Harry and Markle, 41, had been within the UK for charity work and have been staying at their residence in Windsor when Charles allegedly made it clear that it wasn’t a good suggestion for the “Fits” alum to accompany him.
“Tensions have been so excessive and there was no approach Meghan may have gone to Balmoral,” a palace insider instructed us Friday.
“The actual fact the Sussex camp did say each Harry and Meghan have been going — after which rapidly retracted that assertion — will inform you all the pieces it’s worthwhile to know in regards to the drama behind the scenes.”
It’s believed that the final time Harry noticed his grandmother in particular person was in June 2022, in celebration of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee festivities.
Amid Queen Elizabeth’s loss of life, Charles was immediately pronounced king. His new title was made official early Saturday because the UK continued to mourn their longest-reigning monarch.
Later within the day, Markle publicly reunited with Harry, William and Kate Middleton. The foursome was photographed taking in heartfelt tributes from followers throughout the nation.