Prince Harry has chosen not to make the 5,459-mile journey from sunny California to the UK to attend the funeral of his beloved Uncle Robert Fellowes.
The Duke of Sussex, who has been in touch with his aunt, cousins, and his late mother Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, following his uncle’s death, will not be present to bid farewell to Lord Fellowes. Lord Fellowes, who was married to Lady Jane Fellowes—Diana’s sister—and served as the private secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II, passed away on July 29th at the age of 82 from undisclosed causes. Despite the close family ties, Harry has opted out of the trip to the UK, citing the journey as too cumbersome. It appears that crossing the Atlantic for family obligations isn’t as enticing as it once was.
Since Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from their royal duties in 2020 and relocated to the US, they also forfeited their taxpayer-funded security. Now, they must cover their security costs themselves, which has become a significant logistical challenge. Under UK law, Harry is required to inform British officials of any travel plans at least 28 days in advance. Given that his uncle’s funeral was not something he had planned for, Harry seems unwilling to tackle the complexities of organizing such a last-minute trip. A source told OK! Magazine that Harry had no plans to visit the UK this summer, and when something as sudden as a funeral arises, it becomes incredibly difficult to manage. It’s almost as if the royal family has only recently become aware of the intricate nature of international travel and security issues.
The source lamented that Harry would like to spend more time in Britain, but ongoing security concerns have made it a logistical nightmare for his team. While Harry has visited the UK in the past, the security situation has consistently been a significant obstacle for him. It’s curious how a multi-millionaire struggles to arrange basic security measures, isn’t it? However, here’s the twist—while the UK is embroiled in this security debacle, Harry and Meghan are heading off to Colombia. Yes, Colombia, a country known for its history of drug cartels, civil unrest, and a US State Department travel advisory ranging from Level 3 to 4. It seems that Colombia, with all its turmoil, is the ideal setting for the Sussexes’ latest adventure.
Perhaps it’s a calculated move to boost Harry’s profile, or maybe it’s just another chance for them to play the victim. One can’t help but wonder if Harry was even invited to his uncle’s funeral in the first place. The timing of his announcement, along with the subsequent excuses about security, seems all too convenient. After all, it’s not as though he and his uncle had been in regular contact over the years. Could it be that Harry hadn’t spoken to or seen his uncle in ages and is now using this situation to gain sympathy and media attention?
Harry and Meghan have an uncanny knack for making every situation revolve around them. Even a solemn family event like a funeral is being turned into yet another platform for their self-promotion and victimization narrative. It’s truly astonishing how this couple manages to hijack every situation, making it all about their personal struggles.