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Emma Shacklock

The 'horribly awkward' reason Prince Harry not attending King's birthday might be for the best

Why Prince Harry not attending the King's birthday could help prevent "horribly awkward" atmosphere. Seen here the Duke of Sussex looks on during day six of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023.

There could be a “horribly awkward” reason why Prince Harry not attending King Charles's birthday celebrations might end up being for the best, according to a royal expert.

King Charles might’ve already marked his birthday publicly with Trooping the Colour this summer but this was just an official birthday celebration. His actual 75th birthday on 14th November will likely be marked privately with his nearest and dearest, however ahead of this it was alleged Prince Harry had “rejected” an invitation to be there. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s spokesperson later countered these claims to MailOnline, instead stating that there had been “no contact” at that time “regarding an invitation to His Majesty’s upcoming birthday”. 

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