Harry and Markle’s absence from King Charles’ birthday parade final month once more highlighted their rising distance from the royal household.
On the Trooping the Color occasion in London, Charles, 76, appeared alongside Queen Camilla, 77, Prince William, 43, and Princess Catherine, additionally 43.
Harry remained in California, the place he lives with Meghan and their kids, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.
Insiders say it was not simply strained household ties that saved them away, however the ongoing safety standoff.
A supply near the couple stated: “Harry cannot danger bringing Meghan and the youngsters over with out correct safety. It isn’t a matter of ego – it’s about security. These threats aren’t obscure. They’re particular, they usually’re terrifying.”
Harry misplaced his Excessive Courtroom attraction in Could in opposition to the choice to strip him of police safety when visiting the UK.
The ruling confirmed he would now not be entitled to armed safety supplied by the Metropolitan Police, regardless of his standing as a senior royal by delivery.