Prince Harry hits out at uniform ban after being told he CAN’T wear military outfit while mourning Queen
PRINCE Harry has hit out at his uniform ban after being told he cannot wear a military outfit while mourning the Queen.
The Duke of Sussex's spokesman insisted his "decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears".
And they confirmed Prince Harry will instead wear a morning suit throughout events honouring his grandmother the Queen.
The spokesman said: “Prince Harry will wear a morning suit throughout events honouring his grandmother.
"His decade of military service is not determined by the uniform he wears and we respectfully ask that focus remain on the life and legacy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
Only working royals can dress in uniform at ceremonial occasions to mourn the Queen, meaning Prince Andrew has also had to wear a suit.
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He stood out on Monday as the only one among his siblings not in uniform as they walked behind their mother's coffin in Edinburgh.
But the Duke of York has been allowed to wear his uniform if he stands guard of the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall.
The exception was made as a "special mark of respect" for the Queen.
He is expected to join siblings King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Edward for the traditional Vigil of the Princes.
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They also performed the ceremony last night at St Giles Cathedral and Prince Andrew was in a suit.
It comes as Prince Harry offered an olive branch in a tribute to the Queen as he honoured his dad in his role as King.
Harry also praised in grandmother as his "guiding compass" in a touching tribute.
And he still made an effort to reunite with his family, writing: "We now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III."
His full tribute said: "In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty.
"She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.
"Let us echo the words she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: 'Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.'
"Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.
"I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between.
"You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over.
"And as it comes to first meetings, we now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III.
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"Thank you for your commitment to service. Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile.
"We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace."