Prince Harry, Prince Andrew Did not Salute Queen Elizabeth II’s Coffin

Following protocol. Prince Harry and Prince Andrew‘s attendance at Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin procession got here with sure guidelines — together with that the duo weren’t allowed to carry out a salute.

Throughout the solemn occasion, which came about on Wednesday, September 14, Harry, 37, and Andrew, 62, additionally wore morning fits as a substitute of their navy uniforms. King Charles III, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and Prince William have been all of their navy apparel because the procession traveled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Corridor — they usually saluted the nationwide memorial.

Harry and Andrew, for his or her elements, have been solely allowed to bow their heads in the course of the symbolic gesture. This choice comes after it was reported that the duo wouldn’t be sporting navy uniforms as a result of they’re not working members of the royal household.

Buckingham Palace beforehand confirmed that the Duke of York could be allowed to reach in his uniform for one occasion “as a particular mark of respect” to the late monarch. (Elizabeth died at age 96 on Thursday, September 8, following mobility points.)

Andrew, who served greater than 20 years within the Royal Navy, was accused of sexual assault by Virginia Roberts Giuffre in November 2019. The lawsuit was settled out of court docket earlier this yr, however Andrew was stripped of his navy titles, together with Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and stopped collaborating in senior royal duties.

The Duke of Sussex, for his half, stepped down from his senior duties alongside his spouse, Meghan Markle, in 2020. The couple, who share 3-year-old son Archie and 15-month-old daughter Lili, moved to California after making their choice everlasting. On the time, Harry misplaced his three honorary navy titles after serving within the armed forces for 10 years.

Forward of the procession, a spokesperson Harry addressed the uniform guidelines in a press release. “[Prince Harry] will put on a morning swimsuit all through occasions honoring his grandmother. His decade of navy service will not be decided by the uniform he wears and we respectfully ask that focus stay on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” the assertion learn on Tuesday, September 13.

A supply solely informed Us Weekly that Harry had “come to phrases” with not sporting his uniform, including, “While that’s disappointing in some senses, he’s simply grateful to be current and honoring the queen. On the finish of the day, it’s solely a uniform.”

Scroll down for images of Harry and Andrew from the procession: