The Duke of Sussex attended a Remembrance Sunday parade in Brackley, Northamptonshire, alone on Sunday, and an insider has revealed what he was really like during the visit.
Prince Harry was spotted in the crowds at the event, where he talked to locals before watching the parade and honouring the two-minute silence. Although he has not spoken about the experience, the chairman of Brackley Royal British Legion has shared details of his behaviour.
Low-key attendance without special treatment
The chairman confirmed that Harry did not announce his attendance and "didn't request" any special treatment, suggesting he wanted his appearance to be low-key. He also stepped out at the event later in the day, likely in an attempt not to take the spotlight off the Royal Family, who led the nation in Remembrance at The Cenotaph.
Writing on Facebook about Harry's visit, the chairman said: "As Chairman of Brackley Royal British Legion, I wish to thank Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, for attending our Remembrance Sunday Parade today. He made no formal announcement of attending; he didn't request any special treatment."
The chairman continued: "He quietly stood on Parade with his medals and paid respect. I personally thanked him for attending."
Attendance without family
Harry attended the event alone, without his wife, Meghan Markle. It is believed Meghan was at the couple's UK home with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, and they likely would have paid their respects privately on Remembrance Sunday.
This year marked Harry's first Remembrance Sunday living back in the UK since 2019, but he was not invited to step out with the Royal Family in London. The solemn event at The Cenotaph typically includes only senior working members of the Royal Family, and Harry is not a working royal, which may explain his absence.
While this sparked anger among those who believe Harry should have been invited, a Daily Express poll found that many Britons think the King was right not to invite him. When stepping out in Brussels today to attend the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament, Harry and Meghan both wore poppies to show their respect during Remembrance week.
