Military uniform or not? What will the Royal family wear at Queen's funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Military uniform or not? What will the Royal family wear at Queen's funeral

Hindustan Times  

Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, will be laid to rest at Westminster Abbey on Monday. Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: From left, Prince William, King Charles III, Prince Harry, Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, London. As the royal family will be in attendance, Buckingham Palace said that only working members of the royal family who hold a military rank could wear the uniform at the state funeral service at Westminster Abbey. This means King Charles III, William- the Prince of Wales, Anne- the Princess Royal and Prince Edward- the Earl of Wessex will wear the military uniforms. Although Andrew will not be wearing the military uniform during the state funeral, an exception was made for him when he wore the military uniform during the Westminster Hall vigil.

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Prince Harry appears to take a jab at the royal family for decision to not let him wear military uniform
1 year, 3 months ago

Prince Harry appears to take a jab at the royal family for decision to not let him wear military uniform

Hindustan Times  

Prince Harry seemingly took a jab at the royal family on Saturday, September 16, for not allowing him to wear his military uniform during Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral last year, and the May coronation of King Charles III. “A week ago I stood here and told you about the significance of being able to wear your nation’s flag again,” the …

What's in an attire? Prince Harry's military uniform confusion at coronation
1 year, 7 months ago

What's in an attire? Prince Harry's military uniform confusion at coronation

Hindustan Times  

Prince Harry “has not been permitted to wear his military uniform” to his father King Charles' coronation despite serving 10 years in the army, a report claimed. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle stepped down from their royal duties in 2020 following which the couple relocated to the US. Prince Harry was also not initially permitted to wear his …

Why Princes Harry And Andrew Aren't Wearing Military Uniforms At Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Princes Harry And Andrew Aren't Wearing Military Uniforms At Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Prince Harry and Prince Andrew are not wearing military uniforms at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London on Monday. Buckingham Palace announced only working members of the royal family would be allowed to wear a military uniform during the funeral and other ceremonial events leading up to it. During Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021, senior royals decided …

Fans praise decision to let Prince Harry wear his military uniform at Queen’s vigil
2 years, 3 months ago

Fans praise decision to let Prince Harry wear his military uniform at Queen’s vigil

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Prince Harry to stand vigil at Queen's coffin in military uniform, first since stepping down from royal duties
2 years, 3 months ago

Prince Harry to stand vigil at Queen's coffin in military uniform, first since stepping down from royal duties

Hindustan Times  

Queen Elizabeth's eight grandchildren, including Princes William and Harry in their military uniforms, will stand vigil beside her coffin for 15 minutes on Saturday evening, a Kensington Palace spokesman said on Friday. As a non-working member of the royal family, former British Army soldier Harry has not been in his military outfit for the royal procession for the late monarch …

King stands vigil; Wait to see queen’s coffin hits 24 hours
2 years, 3 months ago

King stands vigil; Wait to see queen’s coffin hits 24 hours

Associated Press  

LONDON — A surging tide of people — ranging from London retirees to former England soccer captain David Beckham — have lined up to file past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as it lies in state at Parliament, so many that authorities had to call a temporary halt Friday to more people joining the miles-long queue. The government also warned that …

Prince Harry set to wear military uniform at Queen vigil
2 years, 3 months ago

Prince Harry set to wear military uniform at Queen vigil

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prince Harry will be allowed to wear military uniform at …

Why Harry, who served in British Army, did not wear a military suit in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Harry, who served in British Army, did not wear a military suit in Queen Elizabeth II's funeral procession

Hindustan Times  

The final journey of Britain's longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II from Buckingham Palace to the Westminster Hall at Parliament witnessed two brothers walk behind yet another coffin 25 years after they captured hearts doing the same. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, joined his elder brother William, Prince of Charles and Britain's new heir apparent, in the funeral procession of the …

Prince Harry wears medals pinned to suit after being banned from wearing uniform at Queen’s procession
2 years, 3 months ago

Prince Harry wears medals pinned to suit after being banned from wearing uniform at Queen’s procession

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Prince Harry banned from wearing military uniform at Queen’s funeral
2 years, 3 months ago

Prince Harry banned from wearing military uniform at Queen’s funeral

Live Mint  

Following the demise of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry won't be permitted to participate in any ceremonies while dressed in military garb. Prince Andrew, also a non-working member of the royal family, has been permitted to wear his military uniform, but only at the final vigil while Harry has been forbidden from donning the gear. As a "special mark of …

No uniform for Harry but exception made for Andrew at lying in state vigil
2 years, 3 months ago

No uniform for Harry but exception made for Andrew at lying in state vigil

The Independent  

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Prince Andrew will not wear uniform at most ceremonial events during period of mourning for Queen
2 years, 3 months ago

Prince Andrew will not wear uniform at most ceremonial events during period of mourning for Queen

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Royal family will not wear military uniforms at Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial
2 years, 8 months ago

Royal family will not wear military uniforms at Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial

The Telegraph  

Members of the Royal family will not wear military uniforms for the Duke of Edinburgh’s service of thanksgiving on Tuesday, in line with his preference for simplicity and understatement. Guests, including senior members of the Royal family, will conform to a dress code of “lounge suits and day dresses”. The decision will spare any dilemma over what the Duke, who …

RICHARD KAY: How HAS it come to this... and what on earth would Prince Philip think?
3 years, 8 months ago

RICHARD KAY: How HAS it come to this... and what on earth would Prince Philip think?

Daily Mail  

On Saturday, when the nation comes to a halt for the funeral of one of its last bona fide Second World War heroes, not one of Prince Philip's family will be clad in military uniform. The two dukes, of course, are Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, both semi-detached from royal life yet both with a compelling hold on a military …

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