A lip reader has revealed what they think are some of the details of what Prince Harry said during the coronation service. The Duke of Sussex was seated in the third row between Princess Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbank and the Queen's cousin Princess Alexandra.
It has been claimed that he said he was "fed up" in a chat with Jack before the two-hour service began at Westminster Abbey. Before the proceedings began, Harry was spotted having an intense chat with Jack, who seemed to have sympathy with his cousin-in-law, the Daily Star has reported.
A lip reader picked up on the moment where Jack asked Harry: "The meeting?" It's not known what meeting Harry was referring to - and whether it did or did not take place. Speaking to the Daily Star, the expert said Harry replied: "It's sad. I'm fed up, I've tried talking to him."
It's possible that Harry was speaking about King Charles or Prince William, who are still believed to be upset after the publication of his book Spare. It's then claimed that the pair had another chat later on while they waited for the new King and Queen to arrive at Westminster Abbey. The lip reader believes Harry replied to an unknown question from Jack which was referring to Meghan, saying: "No, she's at ..."
While tilting his head, Jack supposedly asked: "And is she?" Nodding to confirm, Harry added: "It's not ideal."
"If it makes [you] feel any better even I can do it," Jack is believed to have told Harry. "It's not quite the life, is it?"
Harry then shook his head as Jack seemingly said: "I haven't had time for that, not if it's over..."
Then the Duke of Sussex made a very cryptic comment, saying: "It's an eventuality."
According to the lip reader, Harry also joked about his quick visit to the UK and revealed what time he was going to be jetting back to California. His wife Meghan stayed behind in California with Prince Archie, who celebrated his fourth birthday on Saturday, and Princess Lilibet. Harry decided to head straight back to California to the US to be there for the intimate party.
The lip reading expert said Harry joked about his busy day and told Jack he would be leaving at "about quarter to four", to which Jack replied: "Oh really, when?"
Harry was also believed to have said "that's funny" to his cousin's husband while smiling as they waited for Charles to arrive. The timings proved to be right as Harry got straight in a car after the coronation to get a flight back to LA from Heathrow airport. There was no direct interaction between the duke and his brother or father on the day.
Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales paid a touching tribute to his father at the concert held to celebrate King Charles III's coronation, saying: “Pa, we are all so proud of you.”
Taking to the stage in front of 20,000 people at Windsor Castle, William praised the King’s dedication to the crown, as well as his environmental and charity work.
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