The Royal Family has completely set aside Prince Harry’s strong “outburst” and presented a united front during the Victory in Europe Day commemorations.
King Charles led the royals in marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day through a series of events that spanned the entire week and concluded with a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London, followed by a concert at London’s Horse Guards Parade.
Throughout the various occasions, the royals appeared in full force, with Prince William and Princess Kate’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, also making a surprise appearance on the opening day.
On Thursday, the King was accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Lawrence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent.
Veteran royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told the Express: “Some believed [Harry’s interview] might overshadow a week dedicated to celebrating VE Day 80, and it certainly seemed as though Harry, who appeared upset, wouldn’t mind if it did.”
“The Sussexes have never adhered to the royal protocol of not overshadowing the activities of other royals,” he noted. “They simply don’t care.”
“What has actually occurred is a display of royal solidarity during this significant week, where the surviving veterans were the focus,” he observed.
“The royal family symbolized national unity, just as they did in 1945. Harry’s poorly timed strong words have been completely overlooked,” he concluded.
