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Jennifer Newton

Prince Harry dodges questions about Queen following controversial TV interview

Prince Harry dodged questions about protecting the Queen and if he had wished her a happy birthday - a day after a controversial TV interview.

Harry is carrying on with attending events at the Invictus Games in The Hague, which run until tomorrow, and this afternoon has been watching a powerlifting event.

Yesterday, he sat down for a chat with America's Today show, revealing details of his private meeting with the Queen during his secret visit to the UK with wife Meghan Markle.

Harry appeared to issue a veiled warning to those closest to the Queen when interviewed by the US network, saying he wanted to make sure his grandmother was “protected” and had “the right people around her”.

Prince Harry at the Invictus Games this afternoon (PA)

Today, as he was driven away from the venue in a buggy, Harry ignored questions from the media.

He was asked by a reporter if had managed to wish the Queen, who turned 96 on Thursday, “happy birthday”.

The duke turned away without speaking and ignored another journalist who asked: “How do you feel about the reaction to your interview, sir?”

As the buggy pulled away another journalist asked “How are you going to protect the Queen, sir?” but got no response.

Meanwhile, earlier today, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also ignored a question about Harry's bombshell remarks.

Harry attended a powerlifting event at the Invictus Games (Getty Images for the Invictus Ga)
Harry cheered on the competitors (PA)

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Kate and William were asked about the interview during a visit London headquarters of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) as the organisation announced its fund total for its Ukraine appeal had passed £300 million.

As the couple stepped into their chauffeur driven car a female broadcaster shouted: “Sir, does the Queen need protecting?”

The duke and duchess did not respond and continued into the vehicle before being driven away.

Harry with his grandmother the Queen (Getty Images)

It comes after royal insiders have reportedly spoken of their shock at what was described as 'breath-taking arrogance' by Harry with his comments.

A royal source told the Daily Mail: "It is the Queen's birthday and despite a difficult year people are working full steam ahead on making her Platinum Jubilee an event to remember that properly honours such a remarkable woman.

"She just doesn't deserve this.

"I have no idea what intention he may or may not have had in saying this, but Harry needs to start thinking before he opens his mouth."

Prince William and Kate Middleton pictured earlier today would not answer question about the Queen (Getty Images)

Elsewhere in the interview, Harry also refused to answer a question about missing William and Prince Charles, described the US as his home "for now" and said he was yet to decide if he would return to the UK with Meghan Markle, Archie and Lilibet for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June.

Speaking about joining the rest of the royals for the celebrations, he said: "I don't know yet. There's lots of things: security issues and everything else.

"So this is what I'm trying to do, trying to make it possible that, you know, I can get my kids to meet her."

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