Harry's plan to attend Queen's Platinum Jubilee poses 'awkward' questions for organisers
The official end of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's time as senior royals could pose a conundrum for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2021.
The Sun reports the Duke of Sussex, who now lives in California, is eager to attend the series of events planned to commemorate his grandmother's 70-year reign.
RELATED: William 'genuinely shocked' by Harry and Meghan's response to the Queen
It's reported Harry and Meghan are eager to attend the Queen's Platinum Jubilee events in 2021. Getty
However, with Harry and Meghan's status as non-working royals cemented by a palace statement last week, it seems the situation could have some practical complexities.
"There are now so many questions about what to do with Harry and Meghan," a source told The Sun.
"Where will they be positioned if they turn up? What events can they attend? Will we put them on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the flypast?"
"Where will they be positioned if they turn up? What events can they attend?" Samir Hussein/WireImage
The insider event went so far as to say the Sussexes' attendance would be "awkward" for organisers.
Next year's Platinum Jubilee celebrations are expected to last for four days and will be held primarily in London.
RELATED: Harry and Meghan make first appearance since pregnancy announcement
Though Her Majesty will mark 70 years on the throne on February 6, the celebrations are scheduled for early June.
Harry and Meghan pictured with the royals at Trooping the Colour 2018. Getty
The Platinum Jubilee will be an historic moment, marking the first time a British sovereign has reached the milestone.
Queen Elizabeth is the longest-serving monarch in world history.
On Friday, Her Majesty confirmed Harry and Meghan would not be returning as working royals and would be returning their last royal patronages to her for redistribution.
No monarch in British history has celebrated a Platinum Jubilee. Getty
The Sussexes had agreed to a review of the terms of their royal exit 12 months after it came into action in March 2020.
The Queen informed the couple it was "not possible" to continue with the responsibilities associated with a "life of public service" after they stepped away from their roles.
RELATED: Harry and Meghan donate to women's shelter devastated by Texas storm
Though "saddened" by their decision", she stressed that Harry and Meghan would remain "much loved" members of the royal family.
“The Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family.” WireImage
Harry and Meghan released a statement of their own in response, declaring, "We can all live a life of service. Service is universal."
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the duke and duchess have not returned to the UK since relocating to the US in early 2020.
Most viewed in Royals
Prince William and Kate back return to official duties with subtle nod to Prince Harry
Norwegian royal family member dies just days after King Harald’s state funeral
Grace Kelly’s granddaughter engaged after decade-long romance
Fresh blow for Prince Harry days after King’s letter clarifying his and Meghan’s royal status
