Prince Harry Reportedly Returns To Frogmore Cottage After Prince Philip’s Funeral And Reunion With William

Apr 18, 2021 by apost team

Prince Harry, who currently lives in California, flew back to the United Kingdom on Sunday, April 11, just two days after his grandfather Prince Philip died, according to People. Harry was spotted for the first time in public since his arrival in his home country on Saturday, April 17 during the funeral service. Harry, whose pregnant wife, Meghan Markle, had to stay in the U.S. due to health concerns, was seen walking alongside Peter Phillips and his brother, Prince William.

Prince Philip passed away on April 9, 2021, after being admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital two months earlier with health concerns. Following his admission, the prince underwent surgery for a heart condition. One month later, on March 16, Buckingham Palace released a statement that announced the procedure was "successful." However, just less than one month after that, the Duke of Edinburgh would pass away at home with the queen in Windsor Castle. The death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on April 9, 2021, has sent the United Kingdom into mourning, especially ardent supporters of the British monarchy.

Harry and William were seen together for the first time since Harry and Meghan's unceremonious departure as senior members of the Royal Family in March 2020. While the situation between the brothers has remained fraught, this reunion has served as a segue for a repaired relationship. However, early reports have been released that Harry intended to return to the United States as soon as possible. He is currently in quarantine, and according to news outlets, has returned to Frogmore Cottage after the funeral. 

Since his entrance into the United Kingdom, The Sun reported that Harry has been self-isolating at Frogmore Cottage, where he and Meghan Markle had lived before permanently relocating to the US in 2020. While Harry needed to self-isolate for at least 10 days to follow the legal stipulated rules, he was allowed to attend his grandfather's funeral on compassionate grounds. Now that the funeral is over, he is required to complete his quarantine period. 

There have been no reports as to how long Harry will be staying in the UK, but the Daily Mail reported that sources say Harry is "anxious" to return to the US to be with his wife, who is currently pregnant. Sources also said that Prince Charles intends to spend some time with his younger son and possibly take a walk with him. Photographs of the funeral show a deeply emotional Charles during the funeral, who was among the 30 people who were present after numbers were limited due to the current lockdown restrictions. 

The funeral service began at 3 p.m. after a national minute of silence. The Dean of Windsor and Archbishop of Canterbury received the coffin after the procession and it was there, in the chapel, where only a select group of royal family members are allowed to attend due to coronavirus regulations. While there were fears that Harry and William may not have gotten along due to the high tensions between family members, the brothers were seen deep in conversation after the service. Both of them also took part in the procession towards St. George's Chapel. 

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News broke on Thursday, April 15, that members of the royal family would wear suits on Saturday at the funeral, and as Sky News reported, the decision, reportedly approved by Queen Elizabeth II herself, is a departure from the tradition wherein those who have served in the military and hold rank wear their uniforms at official state occasions, such as Philip’s funeral.

The announcement came after reports that Harry, who lost his military titles after officially relinquishing his royal duties, was thought to be one of the only family members not to be dressed in uniform. Due to his special status, Harry would have only been able to wear a suit with medals. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew and Prince Charles had been planning on wearing military uniforms in connection with their service in the Royal Navy before the change in wardrobe requirements.

The special accommodation comes at a time when tensions are running high in the royal family after Harry and Markle sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a controversial interview in March. During the television special, the couple openly criticized the royal family and its culture. The interview was scheduled in light of another controversy — Harry and Markle’s decision to move to California and step back as senior royals. 

The funeral may have served as a segue towards reconciliation for the brothers, who met for the first time in a year in April 2021. Some initial reports state that the body language between the brothers, assessed by body language analyst Adrianne Carter, might signal that Harry and William are taking the first steps to heal the rift between them. 

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