Prince Harry was dressed in his full military uniform as he attended the vigil at Westminster Hall on Saturday night with the Queen’s other grandchildren after receiving special leave. READ MORE: Prince Harry given permission to wear military uniform during Queen’s final vigil, Prince Andrew remains barred This is the first time the Duke of Sussex has appeared in public in his military uniform, having appeared in civilian clothes during the funeral procession, during which his brother Prince William and his father King Charles wore military uniforms. Photo by Ian Vogler/WPA Pool/Shutterstock (13397805s) Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP According to People, Buckingham Palace gave Harry permission to wear the outfit at his father’s request. Harry is no longer eligible to wear the uniform after he and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stepped down from their roles as members of the royal family and moved from the UK to California. READ MORE: Prince Harry cries during Queen Elizabeth’s service with Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton Harry appeared alongside his similarly dressed brother Prince William in a rare display of sibling unity as they stood in Westminster Hall, with Harry at the foot of the Queen’s coffin and William at the head. Yui Mok/Pool Photo via AP Also present were the Queen’s other grandchildren, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenia, Zara Tyndall, Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. The Queen’s grandchildren hold a Vigil next to Her Majesty’s coffin at Westminster Hall. pic.twitter.com/lChZW6OdIP — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 17, 2022 William, Harry and their cousins stood solemnly for about 15 minutes, heads bowed and arms folded, as mourners made their way into Westminster Hall. “The grandchildren, at the King’s invitation, are very keen to pay their respects – just as their parents do the night before,” said a royal source.
