August 31st 2024.
Prince Harry, accompanied by his brother William, quietly attended the funeral service of their late uncle, Lord Robert Fellowes. Many were surprised by Harry's sudden appearance, as it was meant to be kept secret. He had flown from the US to join his family in mourning the loss of Princess Diana's brother-in-law at St Mary's Church in Snettisham, Norfolk.
The guest list for the service was intentionally kept small, with only a select few knowing of Harry's trip, as reported by The Sun. Lord Fellowes, who was married to Diana's sister Lady Jane Spencer, passed away at the age of 82 on July 31st. Some have speculated that the reason for the delayed service, held a month after his death, was due to Harry's obligation to inform UK security services of his visit at least 28 days in advance.
According to a source, the funeral was not publicly announced by St Mary's Church, and locals were only made aware of it a few hours prior. The Sun's source shared, "Harry's visit was never intended to be made public." This unexpected appearance of the brothers was reminiscent of their attendance at the National Memorial Service for Grenfell Tower in 2017.
Rev. Dan Tansey, the reverend of St Mary's Church, revealed that he did not see the two princes arrive, but was surprised to see them during the service. He shared, "When I'm giving a service, I wear glasses, so I can see my papers but can't really make out faces beyond the first row." He added that it was only as he was greeting the congregation after the service that he noticed Prince William and Prince Harry shaking his hand. He also mentioned that he did not recall the brothers speaking to each other, as they were surrounded by family and friends.
It was reported that William and Harry sat at the back of the church and kept their distance from each other. Despite efforts to maintain a cordial relationship, a former BBC royal correspondent, Michael Cole, stated that the atmosphere at the service was "frosty" and it was by no means a reunion for the brothers.
However, the Spencer family appears to have made an effort to stay on good terms with Harry. In May, Earl Spencer and his sister Lady Jane sat with Harry at the ten-year anniversary ceremony of his Invictus Games, held at St Paul's Cathedral. Harry's cousins, Louis Spencer, Lara Spencer, and George McCorquodale, were also present, sitting behind him. It is said that the family later chatted with the prince. Notably absent from the service were Harry's father, King Charles, and his brother, William.
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