If the whole royal family seems to have put aside their differences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II, some members are not in the same boat.
Thus, Prince Andrew has the right to wear his military dress for his mother's last funeral wake at Westminster Hall.
An exceptional derogation, since the Duke of York was stripped of all his titles and decorations after the scandal of the Epstein affair.
The queen's son had been accused of having had non-consensual sex with a minor provided by the pedophile businessman.
A complaint that has never been judged, since prince Andrew preferred to make a financial agreement with his accuser.
Since then, he no longer has any official function within the British royal family and must, therefore, be dressed in civilian clothes during official events.
Two weights, two measures
It is therefore a privilege that is granted to him, but to which Prince Harry was not entitled.
The queen's grandson has also returned to civilian life asking to no longer be a senior member of the royal family.
He therefore no longer has the right to wear his military uniforms… and it will remain so, even for his grandmother's funeral.
Rather good prince, Harry reacted to this difference in treatment with subtlety through his spokesperson.
“Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex will wear a daytime suit during events in honor of his grandmother.
His decade in military service is not determined by the uniform he wears and we respectfully request that interest focus on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” it said. -he lets E!
News.
In short: the habit does not make the monk.
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