Here’s Why Prince Harry Won’t Be In Uniform At The Queen’s Funeral
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After the loss of Queen Elizabeth II last week, the world mourns the longest reigning English monarch, who served as the Queen of England since 1952.
Buckingham Palace announced on the morning of Sept. 8 that the Queen was placed under medical supervision as her family rushed to her side.
That same day, the 96-year-old monarch died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, surrounded by her family. The royal family later confirmed in a statement: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
You might be wondering: What happens after the Queen dies? Well, there's been a plan in place since the 1960s to ease the transition, and it's called Operation London Bridge.
Over the course of 10 days, a series of events will take place, culminating in the Queen's funeral. Here are all the details so far:
Where will Queen Elizabeth be buried?
The Queen will have a state’s funeral at Westminster Abbey in London, as is tradition, along with a graveside service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, according to Town & Country.
The Queen will be buried in St. George's Chapel, on the grounds of Windsor Castle, alongside her husband, Prince Philip, according to CNN. Philip died on April 9, 2021, at the age of 99, per Elle.
Where is Elizabeth now?
On Monday, the Queen was at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh where a vigil took place.
Her family, including King Charles III, his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, and other members of the royal family, have gathered there, according to CNN. Her body will be flown to London on September 13.
What happens before the funeral?
Before her formal funeral, Queen Elizabeth’s coffin will be transported to multiple places where the public will be able to see the coffin and pay their respects. Here are the key dates and destinations during the Queen’s 10-day mourning period, according to CNN.
September 13: The Queen leaves Scotland and arrives at Buckingham Palace.
September 14-19: Following a silent procession to Westminster Hall, the Queen’s coffin will lie in state for four days before her funeral.
September 19: The Queen will be moved to Westminster Abbey on the morning of her state funeral.
Queen Elizabeth II will then travel to the Wellington Arch before making her final journey to Windsor where she will be laid to rest.
Who is next in line after Queen Elizabeth dies?
The Queen’s eldest son, Charles, has been first in line for the throne since his birth. After her death, he became King Charles III, and his wife Camilla became the Queen Consort.
When is Queen Elizabeth's funeral?
The Queen will have a state funeral on Sept. 19 after 10 days of public mourning, according to Politico.
During this time, the Queen’s body will lie in state, and the public will be able to pay their respects. The Archbishop of Canterbury, who is the senior bishop of the Church of England, will lead the service.
The royal family will observe an extended period of royal mourning that lasts until a week after the funeral, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. They will mourn for a period of 17 days, per Elle.
What is the dress code for the Queen's funeral?
During the royal family's mourning period, there will be several formal events held in honor of the Queen’s reign, and all working members of the royal family must wear military uniforms to these ceremonies.
Even though he is a non-working royal, Prince Andrew, the Queen's son, will be allowed to wear a uniform at the final vigil as a special mark of respect, according to Harper’s Bazaar.
Prince Harry, however, will not be in military uniform, despite spending a decade in the British Army, according to Harper’s Bazaar. After Harry stepped back from his royal duties in January 2020, he also gave up his honorary military titles, according to Us Weekly.
The decision not to allow Harry to wear his military uniform could have come down from several people, including Charles, other officials, or the Queen before her death, per Harper's Bazaar.
Other non-royal attendees will likely wear black.
Will President Joe Biden be at the funeral?
Yes. While President Biden was not invited to attend with a full US delegation, he received an invitation for only himself and the first lady, CNN reported.
Biden officially accepted the invitation this week, and will pay his respects in person next week, alongside Jill Biden.
Is the Queen's funeral a bank holiday?
Yes. King Charles III confirmed that Monday, Sept. 19, the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, will be a bank holiday across the UK, according to BBC.
How can I watch the funeral?
Most major networks will cover the Queen’s funeral live. CNN, ABC, Fox News, and NBC will all broadcast the service.
NBC will also offer coverage on their streaming platform, NBC News Now, according to The Sun.
You can also stream the funeral on Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, according to Fortune.
News sites like BBC will have streaming options online, as well.
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