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Meghan and Harry Miss Royal Spectacle Again
14 Jun
Summary
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not invited to the 2026 Trooping the Colour.
- Harry's memoir 'Spare' detailed an awkward silence with Kate Middleton.
- The couple last participated in Trooping the Colour in 2019.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not invited to attend the 2026 Trooping the Colour ceremony held on Saturday, June 14th. This marks another year the couple, residing in California, have missed the traditional celebration of the monarch's birthday. Their last participation in the Trooping the Colour parade was in 2019, prior to stepping back as senior royals.
Prince Harry's memoir, 'Spare,' detailed an uncomfortable moment during their first Trooping the Colour appearance in 2018, where an awkward silence followed Meghan Markle's comment. The book also touched upon underlying tensions between the couples, including discussions about perceived slights regarding wedding attire and gifts. While Charles, William, and Middleton attended the 2026 parade, Harry was engaged with an Invictus event in Germany.
In 2022, the Sussexes observed the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Trooping the Colour from a side window of Buckingham Palace, rather than appearing on the balcony. Their continued absence from these prominent royal events underscores their current position outside of senior royal duties.
