After numerous rumors, it has been confirmed that Prince Harry will not attend the funeral of his uncle, Robert Fellowes.
The latter, who was the husband of Princess Diana’s sister Jane and served as private secretary to Queen Elizabeth II, died on July 29 at the age of 82, although the causes of his death have not yet been disclosed.
Fellowes’ family is organizing a moving funeral in his honor, and Prince Harry, known for his close relationship with his aunt and uncle, had been expected to attend. However, he has decided not to travel to England.
Although this decision may come as a surprise to many, it is made clear that it is not related to the British royal family.
Prince Harry at the funeral of Robert Fellowes
Since his move to California, Prince Harry has limited his visits to the United Kingdom, mainly due to the loss of his automatic security entitlement in his native nation, which has been a determining factor in not attending Robert Fellowes’ funeral, People magazine reports.
Currently, any trip Harry plans to the U.K. must be notified to the authorities at least 28 days in advance.
Harry has long been fighting to secure protection for himself, his wife, and two children while on British soil, but in the absence of guarantees, his visits have been curtailed.
In a recent interview for ITV’s “Tabloids on Trial” documentary aired on July 25, Prince Harry expressed concern for his family’s safety, highlighting the dangers they still face.
“It’s still dangerous, and all it takes is one lone actor, one person who reads this stuff to act on what they have read,” he said. “And whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country.”
His international travel, however, is not affected by these concerns.
For example, he is preparing with his wife Meghan Markle for a visit to Colombia at the invitation of Vice President Francia Marquez.
During their stay, they are scheduled to visit Bogota, Cartagena, and Cali. This trip comes on the eve of the first World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence against Children, to be held in Colombia in November.
