prince harry He looked stunned but thrilled as a large crowd of fans cheered him on as he walked out of St Paul’s Cathedral alone.
The prince attended a ceremony to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games and was afterwards greeted by thousands of people lining the streets in central London.
The estranged royal was all smiles as he was greeted by the crowd as he shook hands and joked with many of them, who appeared pleased that he took the time to say hello.
It was a welcome sight for the Duke of Sussex whose father, king charles iiiHe was rubbing shoulders with other senior royals at a garden party at Buckingham Palace just two miles away.
Harry had a surprise meet and greet with fans after Charles refused to attend the reunion.
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The crowd is waiting for Harry’s arrival
Sameer Hussain/WireImageA spokesperson said us weekly that he was “unfortunately not possibleHarry and the monarch are scheduled to meet during her short visit to the UK from Los Angeles “due to Her Majesty’s full schedule” as she returns to public duties during cancer treatment.
He said in full: “In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation over whether the Duke will meet his father while in the UK this week, unfortunately due to Her Majesty’s full schedule this will not be possible. Of course, the Duke understands the diary of his father’s commitments and various other priorities and hopes to meet him soon.
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Harry meets members of his crowd of fans
Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games FoundationFurthermore, just hours after arriving in London for his Invictus Games on May 7, Harry learned that his brother, Prince Williamand his father will be attend an engagement Next week, where William will be made Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps – Harry’s old regiment.
Buckingham Palace’s announcement that the king will hand over the role of colonel he held for 31 years to William, came shortly after he said he was too busy to meet Harry.
His statement read: “At the Army Aviation Center in Middle Wallop, His Majesty the King will officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
“In August 2023, following Her Majesty’s accession, the King is pleased to announce military appointments, including which the Prince of Wales will become Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps.
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Prince Harry and King Charles
Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images“This role was previously held by His Majesty the King as Prince of Wales for 31 years.”
Before Harry stepped down from royal life, it was expected that he would inherit the role which would see him take charge of the regiment with which he toured Afghanistan until 2014.
Harry last saw Charles in February following his diagnosis. He is ready to join his wife, meghan markleOn the next Nigeria tour.
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