Harry, because he didn’t see his grandchildren George, Charlotte and Louis after Philip’s funeral

Funeral of Prince Philip, the Royal Family dressed in mourning

Despite the precautions taken, the eyes of the whole world were focused not only on Prince Philip’s funeral but also on William and Harry, in what was – albeit for unpleasant reasons – a first reunion between the two brothers. On his brief solitary visit to England, however, Harry didn’t get to meet his grandchildren George, Charlotte and Louis.

The funeral of Prince Philip (who passed away at the age of 99 on April 9th), took place in compliance with strict security protocols on April 17, 2021, followed by cameras from all over the world and in the presence of about 30 close family members. Among them, Harry attended alone, leaving his wife Meghan Markle (expecting second child) safe in California as is well known.

Throughout the duration of the funeral procession (and especially at the end, outside St. George’s Church), eyes and cameras searched for that gesture that could indicate Harry’s rapprochement with his brother William. What is known is that after the funeral Harry immediately returned to the United States, without waiting for the birthday of his grandmother Elizabeth II, which took place only a few days later (on April 21, 2021).

A source close to the Royal Family now adds details in what was actually Harry’s first real return home after moving to the United States, and told Us Magazine that in his brief visit to England the uncle wouldn’t even meet his nephews. The reason would seem to be related to safety, as Harry would have been in isolation at Frogmore’s cottage for all his English stay: the home – in a past that now seems very distant – was the home of Harry and Meghan.

So no meeting with Uncle Harry for little George (7), Charlotte (5) and Louis (3). The health emergency, the lack of time and the decidedly delicate situation would not have made any extra meetings possible outside the funeral. However, the rapprochement with the rest of the family could be only postponed to summerIn fact, the inauguration of the statue dedicated to Lady Diana, wanted by Harry and William to commemorate their mother, is expected on 1 July at Kensington Palace. In an atmosphere that will hopefully be more relaxed for everyone.

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