The royal family is concerned that Prince Harry will “attract media attention” during his return to the UK, fearing the visit will also overshadow the anniversary of the queen’s death.
There is concern within the royal family that Prince Harry will find a way to “get media attention” during his visit to the UK on the anniversary of the Queen’s death, says writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue. “Which is something I think worries the Firm as a whole, not just members of the Royal Family,” Krakue told Sky News reporter Danica De Giorgio.
The former royal will travel to London on Thursday to attend the WellChild Awards, a national charity that supports seriously ill children and their families.
However, as the event falls on the eve of the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death, there are fears that Prince Harry will use the opportunity to focus attention on himself.
There is concern among the royal family about Prince Harry’s return to the UK this week. Image: Andy Stenning – WPA Pool/Getty Images
Speaking on Sky News’ The Royal Report on Sunday, writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue opened up about the jitters surrounding the Duke of Sussex’s homecoming.
“One of the concerns is that him being here (in London) and giving that speech at the WellChild Awards could divert attention from the first anniversary of the Queen’s death to whatever mischief Prince Harry is up to.” he told the presenter. Danica De Giorgio.
“Even if he doesn’t do anything controversial, even if he comes just as a private citizen and just gives his speech and goes to Dusseldorf for his engagements…there will be media attention all around him.”
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After the WellChild gala, which Prince Harry has been a patron of for 15 years, the 38-year-old will continue on to Dusseldorf, Germany for the Invictus Games.
He is expected to deliver a speech at the closing ceremony on September 16, as well as hold events during sports games with his wife Meghan Markle.
“So the concern is mainly whether he will somehow find a way to draw media attention to himself and divert it away from the things that really matter, which is something that I think worries the company as a whole, not just individual members of the group. royal family,” said Mrs. Krakue.
Speculation has also increased over where the father-of-two will stay during his travels, as he no longer has a formal royal residence in the UK following his eviction from Frogmore Cottage in June.
The British publication The Telegraph recently reported that Prince Harry will be “Forced to ask permission” to Buckingham Palace for an apartment inside one of the royal palaces.
Krakue first said that Prince Harry was “effectively homeless”.
“You will probably have to ask Buckingham Palace to let you use one of the royal quarters during your time in the UK,” he added in The Royal Report on Sunday.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pictured at the Invictus Games launch event in September last year. Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage
Krakue also doubted the royal family would meet Prince Harry during his visit amid rumors that he has estranged from his brother since the publication of his explosive memoir.
“We know that his father and brother will not see him, there have been rumors that Prince William has not spoken to him since the release of his Spare book,” he said.
“And obviously the King is going to be busy with other commitments, particularly due to the first anniversary of his mother’s passing.”
Prince Harry’s new documentary Heart of Invictus, in which he discusses his mental health struggles after returning from Afghanistan, felt a bit “deaf”, according to TalkTV contributor Esther Krakue. “It doesn’t really bring out the beauty of the Invictus Games, it just brings it back in a way,” Ms Krakue told Sky News Australia. “It’s not a big ad for therapy; I should put it that way.”
His comments come as friends of Prince William and Princess Catherine say the couple are also “nervous” about Harry’s return to the UK and his appearance at the Invictus Games.
“Harry will want people to watch the show. Of course, that makes them nervous because William has seen how ruthless Harry has been in betraying his family to further his projects so far,” a source recently told The Daily. beast.
“They just don’t want the dignity of the day to be eclipsed by another outburst.”
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