The Duke of Sussex was not permitted to make the symbolic gesture as he passed the war memorial because he is no longer a working royal. This is also why the King's brother Prince Andrew was not allowed to, the two men bowing their heads instead.
During the state funeral proceedings of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew were unable to take part in salutes as they are no longer working royals. Dressed in morning suits Harry and Andrew are not permitted to offer a salute because it is a custom and duty reserved only for those in uniform.
Although Harry was later granted special permission to wear military uniform to the grandchildren's vigil to the Queen, the same can not be said for his right to military salute.
Because Harry is no longer a senior working member of the royal family, experts say, he will not wear the military uniform – despite the fact that he served in the British Army for 10 years, according to the royal family's website.
"I wasn't invited"
At the time of being told his granny was unwell, Harry was in Windsor preparing for a charity event with his wife Meghan Markle.
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The Duke of Sussex served in the Army for a decade and did two tours of Afghanistan but will not be allowed to adorn the military uniform because he is no longer a working Royal. The same rules applied when Charles' youngest son and Prince Andrew wore morning suits for the Elizabeth II's funeral last September.
Despite serving in wartime Harry, along with Prince Andrew, will not be authorised to wear military uniforms due to strict royal protocol. There are only two current members of the royal family that have served in the armed forces during wartime: princes Andrew and Harry.
Like many royals, Princess Anne didn't actually serve in the military but does hold a number of honours and titles. The uniform she wears on royal occasions is a Royal Navy ceremonial uniform which represents her role in that division of the army.
Despite a frantic rush north to Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Prince Harry didn't make it to his grandmother's bedside for a final goodbye with the Queen before she died.
Prince Harry's bond with Queen Elizabeth II has remained strong through the years, despite his decision to step away from his senior position within the royal family along with his wife, Meghan Markle.
Harry and Meghan made the choice to give up their His / Her Royal Highness (HRH) titles, meaning that they won't be referred to by their "Royal" names. This means that yes, Harry no longer wishes to be referred to as 'Prince'. Interestingly, however, the Duke of Sussex is still fifth in line for the throne.
He said that the Duchess of Sussex “wanted the money" and the “status" of being a part of the royal family. “That's exactly why she left," he added. It is worth noting that the Susexes appeared with the royal family after a very long time during the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's two children—three-year-old Archie Harrison and one-year-old Lilibet Diana—were nowhere to be seen at the somber funeral service for Queen Elizabeth, held today at Westminster Abbey.
Many reached out to shake his hand, but Prince Edward appeared to prefer non-physical contact, such as waving. Explaining to one mourner, he said: “I'd love to shake hands, but have you seen how many people there are here? They'd [my hands would] fall off!”
The royal style rule dates from the 16th century and is said to be a marker of one's social standing. Aristocratic boys in those days would wear shorts because long trousers were viewed as something only for grown men. Trousers on boys were seen as "quite middle class", according to etiquette expert William Hanson.
Prince Harry joined in showing respect to the newly crowned King Charles with a bow on coronation day.
Post-military service
On 19 December 2017, he succeeded his grandfather Prince Philip as the Captain General Royal Marines. In May 2018, he was promoted to the substantive ranks of Lieutenant Commander of the Royal Navy, Major of the British Army and Squadron Leader of the Royal Air Force.
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