Prince Harry is back in the UK to attend the funeral of his late grandfather, Prince Philip, who passed away on Friday at the age of 99.
People magazine confirmed that he arrived on Sunday and was traveling alone when his wife, Meghan Markle, stayed with their nearly 2-year-old son Archie in California.
The Duchess of Sussex expects to have her second child, a girl, this summer. She was advised by a doctor not to travel.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on April 17 and that the deceased husband of Queen Elizabeth is currently resting at Windsor Castle.
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The funeral will take place in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 15:00 UK time (10:00 ET).
“This is a ceremonial royal funeral, the same as for Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, rather than a state funeral – something that is generally reserved for monarchs,” the royal family’s website described. No public access is allowed due to the pandemic.
Prince Harry (L) and his brother, Prince William (R), stand with their grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh (C) as they wait for the start of the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia in the Twickenham -stadium.
(AP Photo / Alastair Grant, file)
In a statement from Prince Harry obtained by Fox News, he paid tribute to this deceased grandfather.
“My grandfather was a man of service, honor and great humor. He was genuine himself, with a serious sharp mind, and could hold the attention of any room because of his charm – and also because you never knew what he would do next. does not say, “he began.
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“He will be remembered as the longest-serving ruler for the Monarch, a decorated conscript, a prince and a duke. But for me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of the past year, he was my grandfather: master of the braai, a legend of jokes, and tough to the end.
Prince William (C) and Prince Harry (R) chat with their grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) on the steps of the Old College to the Sovereign’s Parade at the Sandhurst Military Academy on 12 April 2006 in Surrey, England.
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Harry thanked his grandfather for his service, dedication and that he ‘was always yourself’.
“You will be greatly missed, but always remembered – by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always occupy a special place for you in our hearts,” the Duke concluded. . “‘Per Mare, Per Terram.'”
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The palace confirmed the death of the Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April.
“It is with deep sadness that Her Majesty the Queen announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the palace said in a statement. “The royal family is mourning its loss with people around the world.”
Queen Elizabeth has entered a period of eight days of mourning and will not perform any royal duties.
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Harry’s attendance will be the first time he has been reunited with his British royal family members since he and his wife sat down with Oprah Winfrey for their tell-all interview.