Hardly anyone expected that: on the way to the Invictus Games in The Hague, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan made a detour home.
Queen’s grandson Prince Harry and his wife Duchess Meghan surprisingly visited Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. The couple have visited Harry’s grandma as he previously hoped, a spokeswoman said. Further details about the meeting with the 95-year-old monarch, who recently had to cancel several appointments due to age, are not known. The palace has not yet published any photos of the encounter.
British tabloids reported the couple also met Harry’s father, Prince Charles, who was at Windsor Castle for the traditional Maundy Thursday ceremony. It is not known whether Harry and Meghan also had their children Archie, almost three years old, and Lilibet, ten months old. However, it had already been said before that the children would not travel to Europe. The Queen has yet to meet the great-granddaughter, who is named after her own nickname.
Visit from Harry and Meghan not announced
Coincidentally, several Royal Maundy visitors at Windsor Castle witnessed the couple’s arrival. Harry and Meghan waved at the completely surprised onlookers, reported the newspaper “The Sun”. “I couldn’t believe it when I recognized her. We waved and she waved back,” the paper quoted an eyewitness as saying. Harry and Meghan would have looked happy and relaxed.
Ingrid Stewart, editor-in-chief of “Majesty Magazine”, is certain that the visit is an important step towards family reconciliation. “Maundy Thursday is a very special day for the Queen as it is about forgiveness,” she said. “She’s not one to hold grudges and she will be happy to have welcomed them with open arms.” The couple also met Harry’s father, Prince Charles, who represented the Queen at Royal Maundy, at the royal residence just outside London, British tabloids reported. There was no confirmation of this at first. Heir to the throne Charles had to listen to particularly violent allegations from his younger son.
Harry has announced a memoir for 2022
The visit is still considered a peace gesture: the relationship between Meghan and Harry, who gave up their royal duties two years ago and have been living in the United States for a long time, and the royal family are heavily burdened. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have repeatedly complained about inhumane pressure and racism at the palace. However, it is doubtful whether the Easter peace will last. Harry has announced his memoirs for 2022. In view of the fierce allegations, the tabloids expect the prince to take a hard look at father Charles and stepmother Duchess Camilla.
Harry and Meghan are on their way to the Invictus Games in The Hague. The stop at Harry’s home was not announced. The Paralympic Games for Disabled Soldiers begin on Saturday in The Hague. Harry created the Invictus Games in 2014. Will they stop by Windsor again on the return journey? The Queen will be 96 next Thursday.
Source: Stern
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