Prince Harry Is Expected to Return to England for Prince Philip's Funeral
Prince Harry's return to the U.K. is reportedly eminent, following the passing of his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Per People, the Duke of Sussex is expected to fly back to England to attend Prince Philip's funeral, which will be closed off from public attendance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Prince Harry is currently residing in Montecito, California with his wife, Duchess Meghan, and their young son, Archie Mountbatten Windsor. The family of three relocated early last year.
It's unclear as of now whether Meghan will also fly back to the U.K. with Prince Harry for the upcoming service. The Duchess of Sussex is currently pregnant with the couple's second child, a daughter, and is expected to give birth this summer.
While the Duke of Edinburgh was hospitalized earlier this year after battling an infection, Prince Harry had always planned to fly back to the U.K. in the chance of his passing. A source previously shared with BAZAAR.com that Prince Harry would do "whatever it takes" to be able to attend his grandfather's funeral. Further details regarding Prince Philip's funeral arrangements are expected to be announced tomorrow.
Both Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan honored the late royal on their official Archewell website today, pausing their content and shifting their homepage to share a somber message commemorating Prince Philip.
"In loving memory of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021," read the note from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. "Thank you for your service...you will be greatly missed."
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