King Charles celebrated Trooping the Colour over the weekend, but notable absentees included Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who remained stateside.
The Sussexes have not attended the event, also known as the King’s Birthday Parade, since 2019 – a year before they stepped down as senior working royals.According to a royal expert, there were brief discussions about inviting the pair to this year’s ceremony, but the idea was quickly dismissed by the Firm.
Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror: “There was a brief discussion among the senior Royals about inviting Harry and Meghan to trooping the colour, but the idea was quickly dismissed because even if the couple accepted the invitation there is a feeling that they cast a dark shadow over everything.”
Princess Kate made a return to the public eye at the event following the news she is undergoing treatment for cancer. Kate, 42, beamed as she stood on the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the climax of the event.
