Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are in the spotlight. - Couple not participating in "Trooping the Color" ceremony.
Prince Harry (39) and Meghan (42), the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, won't be attending the "Trooping the Colour" ceremony on the 15th of June. As per "People" magazine, this is the second time in a row they haven't been invited to the military parade celebrating the British monarch's birthday. In 2021, they were absent during the first parade in honor of King Charles III (75).
The couple was present at the event for the first time in 2018, shortly after their wedding. They also attended while on the royal balcony following the birth of their son, Archie (5), in 2019. Due to the pandemic, the parades in 2020 and 2021 were held at a smaller scale at Windsor Castle, without a big family gathering.
Last time they attended was in 2022, marking the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but didn't show up on the balcony with other royals. Since then, Harry and Meghan seldom visit Britain, possibly due to safety issues and Harry's disagreements with Charles and Prince William (41).
There was some uncertainty if the parade would happen this year as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced parliamentary elections on July 4th, forcing King Charles and William to cancel their events. But the "Trooping the Colour" was confirmed to go ahead as planned on the usual stage. King Charles, despite his cancer diagnosis, will attend but opt for a seat in a carriage, instead of riding on horseback. But it's uncertain whether Princess Kate (42) will appear on the balcony because of her ongoing cancer treatment. Recently, the "Daily Mirror" reported that Kate might consider showing up if she feels well enough.
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- Despite their absence from the "Trooping the Color" ceremony, Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry continue to garner attention in Great Britain and beyond.
- In contrast to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Duchess Kate and Prince William consistently participate in the annual event, such as during the celebration of King Charles III's birthday in 2018.
- Royal events in London, including "Trooping the Color," have become less frequent for Prince Harry and Meghan since their departure from Great Britain and their estrangement from some members of the royal family, including King Charles and Prince William.
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their son Archie, previously attended the "Trooping the Color" ceremony in 2019, marking a significant moment in their time as part of the British monarchy.
- The ongoing tension between Prince Harry, Meghan, and some members of the royal family has reportedly made it difficult for the couple to return to London for events like the "Trooping the Color," even with the Parade's confirmation for 2023.
