Prince Harry.Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prince Harrywill not be wearing his military uniform for his fatherKing CharlesandQueen Camilla’scoronation.
The Duke of Sussex, 38, will be wearing a morning suit for the historic ceremony, which means he will not be in uniform. PEOPLE understands Harry was requested to wear a morning suit — and that he didn’t make any specific asks regarding his outfit.
Harry served in the British Army for 10 years and undertook two tours in Afghanistan.
The prince also has no formal role in the service and he will not be a part of the Coronation Procession fromWestminster Abbeyto Buckingham Palace following the crowning ceremony.
During the service, Harry is expected to be sitting alongside some of his cousins, includingPrincess EugenieandPrincess Beatrice.
Prince Harry in 2014.Matt Cardy/Getty
Members of the royal family who will take part in the procession includeKate MiddletonandPrince Williamwith their three childrenPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis. They will ride in the first carriage following the historic Gold State Coach, which King Charles and Queen Camilla will be traveling in.
Meanwhile,Princess Annewill be on horseback behind the Gold State Coach as theGold Stick in Waiting.
The prestigious position, which Anne has held since 1998, dates back to the 15th century when two officers — a Gold Stick and a Silver Stick — were placed close to the monarch to protect them from harm.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Taylor Hill/WireImage
Harry arrived in the U.K. on Friday ahead of the coronation after taking a commercial flight. However, it’s thought his visit to the U.K. will be a quick one.
He will be in and out of Great Britain in 24 hours for his father’s crowning ceremony,The Sunreports. The May 6 coronation day is alsoPrince Archie’s4th birthday, and Harry is reportedly flying back to be there for his son.
“Harry will be in and out of the U.K. in 24 hours,” a source toldThe Sun. “He will only be doing the coronation service, then leaving.”
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Buckingham Palace announcedon April 12 thatPrince Harrywould attend King Charles' coronation, adding that his wife,Meghan Markle, would not be at the service. “The Duchess of Sussex willremain in Californiawith Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet,” the palace said in the statement.
A source told PEOPLE that Meghan will celebrate Archie with asmall party at home.
“It’s going to be a low-key party at home,” a sourcepreviously told PEOPLE. “They’ll have friends around them and Meghan’s mom, Doria [Ragland]. Meghan will definitely have support that weekend.”
source: people.com
