Prince Harry made headlines once again as he paid an unexpected visit to St George’s Chapel on the one-year anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death.
The Duke of Sussex, who is currently in the UK for a short visit, found himself hundreds of kilometers away from his brother, Prince William, and father, King Charles, as the royal family commemorated the solemn day.
Looking serious and somber, Harry left the chapel in Windsor after his private pilgrimage.
This marked his first return to the UK since King Charles’ coronation in May.
According to the Telegraph, Harry faced a delay when seeking permission to visit his grandmother’s grave at Buckingham Palace.
However, he was eventually granted access to the late Queen’s resting place deep within the confines of St George’s Chapel.
Despite the insistence on privacy, Harry’s visit did not go entirely unnoticed.
A sharp-eyed onlooker happened to be on the grounds of Windsor Castle and captured a photo of the prince leaving the chapel.
The image quickly made its way onto social media, turning the private visit into public knowledge.
Interestingly, it was revealed that the photo was taken by a friend of Harry’s, raising questions about the intention behind the seemingly candid shot.
While Harry was immersed in his personal reflection, King Charles and Prince William marked the anniversary separately.
In Aberdeenshire, the King and Queen paid their respects with a private memorial service at Crathie Kirk, a church Queen Elizabeth frequented during her summer holidays.
Accompanied by a small group of Balmoral guests, including Lady Sarah Chateau and the Earl of Snowdon, the royal couple arrived for the service early in the morning.
Meanwhile, Prince William and Catherine attended a private church service at St David’s Cathedral in Wales to honor Queen Elizabeth’s memory.
Afterward, they met with members of the local community in the cloister.
It is unclear whether they crossed paths with Harry, who had been in London the previous night for the Welchard Awards.
William had fulfilled his royal duties in Bournemouth, 100 miles away, just a day before.
Lady Colin Campbell, a prominent figure in the royal commentary, expressed her disapproval of Harry’s actions.
She stated that Queen Elizabeth II would not be amused by his behavior since her passing.
Lady Colin disputed Harry’s claim that the Queen would be looking down on him approvingly, suggesting that the late monarch would instead be horrified by his choices.
She firmly asserted that any notion of the Queen’s endorsement is simply false.
Lady Colin’s remarks followed Harry’s mention of his grandmother during his speech at the Welchard Awards.
Reflecting on the previous year, he acknowledged that he was unable to attend the event due to his grandmother’s passing.
He emphasized that she would have insisted he join the gathering, highlighting her selflessness and commitment to duty.
Lady Colin criticized Harry’s speech, deeming it predictable and attention-seeking.
She alluded to an embargoed announcement from the King, hinting that Harry’s timing was an attempt to divert attention away from other matters.
She expressed her disappointment and labeled his actions as pathetic.
Prince Harry’s surprise visit to St George’s Chapel has undoubtedly stirred controversy within the royal family and among royal watchers.
As the public speculates on the motivations behind his actions, the focus remains on the diverging paths of Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family.
