A decision to allow Prince Harry to wear his military uniform during a special vigil in honour of the Queen was last night branded a victory for common sense.
It comes after reports claimed that Princes William and Harry are set to take part in a special vigil in honour of the Queen on Saturday.
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex will reportedly join the Queen’s six other grandchildren in a special 15-minute vigil at Westminster Hall.
It’s thought the eight grandchildren will pay respects to the Queen by standing in silence beside Her Majesty’s coffin, in a setting which will mirror the Vigil of the Princes.
The special memorial saw King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, stand guard at St Gile’s Cathedral in Edinburgh earlier this week.
Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward will replicate the vigil at Westminster Hall Friday night, but it will now reportedly be followed by a separate event by the grandchildren on Saturday.
According to a newspaper out, in a further twist, the Duke of Sussex will be permitted to wear military uniform at the event following a Palace U-turn.
Prince Harry had, up until this point, been prevented from donning military colours, following his decision to step back from frontline royal responsibilities.
However, a row erupted following news Prince Andrew, who’s also been banned from wearing his uniform following sexual assault allegations, claims he denies, will be permitted to wear his military colours at the vigil on Friday.
And sources close to the Sussex’s, talking to friendly reporters, insisted the Palace U-turn didn’t come following pressure from ex-serviceman Prince Harry.
One such journalist, Omid Scobie, the writer of the couple’s biography, claimed the Palace had succumbed to public opinion after thousands had complained about the decision to ban him and not Prince Andrew.
Meanwhile, a royal source revealed to a newspaper outlet that common sense had prevailed.
According to a newspaper outlet, Prince Harry has reportedly been given special dispensation to don military colours on Saturday’s vigil. However, it’s not clear what livery he will wear, given that he no longer holds a position in the military.
The Duke of Sussex has so far been unable to wear the military uniform during any of his public appearances following the Queen’s demise.
Both Harry and Andrew both served and deserve to wear the uniform, otherwise, it would be like saying that they didn’t serve their country at all, and well done to our new King – benevolence is the hallmark of a Great King.
Harry and Andrew deserve to wear the uniform as much as anyone else who’s served in whatever capacity, but why the need to dress up? It’s the kind of thing that children do, and is King Charles III showing great weakness? And if he is let’s hope it’s only for this week.
However, this is the Queen’s funeral, which they appear to have forgotten about, and maybe they should wear suits like everyone else would have done, but instead, they’re all fussing about their titles and ensembles at this time when they should be mourning their poor mother and grandmother, but bless them, they all get to play dress up.
I actually hoped that King Charles III would be a fair and resolute King who would uphold the rules, but it seems he’s already demonstrating that it’s one rule for them and another for everyone else.
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