Prince Harry is set to be excluded from Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph in November, just months after returning to the UK with his family, according to reports.
The Duke of Sussex, who spent 10 years in the armed forces and completed two tours of Afghanistan, has accepted he will not be invited to the event, a source told the i Paper.
Return to Britain as private citizens
Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children moved to Britain this week after six years abroad, arriving in a private citizen capacity. As non-working members of the Royal Family, they will not be present at state events.
Instead, Harry is likely to mark the second Sunday of November in private, avoiding the "logistical and security headache" that a public appearance would cause.
Constitutional event rather than family occasion
A source told the i Paper: "Would he like to attend the Cenotaph? Would he like to pay his respects in the proper way that people do on Remembrance Sunday and on Armistice Day? Of course he would. He served his country and has the deepest gratitude and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice."
But they added that the Remembrance Day service is "very much what we would call a constitutional event rather than a family occasion".
The source said Harry has similarly made peace with not being invited to Trooping the Colour, the annual celebration of the King's official birthday in June.
Settling in for an extended period
Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet flew into the country on a private plane from California on Wednesday, landing at Birmingham Airport.
The family is said to be settling in the UK for an "extended period" of time, with the Cotswolds suggested as the most likely destination for their new home. Archie, seven, and five-year-old Lilibet have been enrolled in British schools, ready to start in September.
The Sussexes have yet to speak publicly about their decision, six years after they quit the monarchy and relocated to the US. Their relationship with UK-based relatives has come under strain in the intervening years, fuelled by criticisms from Meghan and Harry, including the duke's autobiography and a Netflix series.
King Charles, who reportedly only found out about the couple's plans three days before they became public, is said to be happy to spend more time with them but remains adamant they will not be working royals. Prince William, from whom Harry is thought to remain estranged, was holidaying with the King at Balmoral when the couple returned to Britain and has not yet reacted publicly.
