Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have been “uninvited” to a state reception in London hosted by King Charles III on Sunday night.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have received an invitation earlier this week to Sunday’s event at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Hall on Monday.
The official state reception will allow world leaders from around the world to meet the new king, along with other key members of the royal family.
Palace officials insisted the event was only for working members of the royal family, but it remains unclear why they had received an invitation in the first place, The Telegraph reports.
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Presidents and Prime Ministers from around the world will arrive in the capital throughout the weekend alongside foreign royals, governors-general and ambassadors.
According to The Telegraph, political figures will be ushered to the gates of Buckingham Palace before seeing the picture gallery and state apartments.
Guests are asked to wear ball gowns or evening gowns, no hats or decorations.
Guests will then be greeted by members of the Royal Family including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
The confusion over Meghan and Harry’s invitation to the reception mirrors a similar situation that occurred this week.
Buckingham Palace has reportedly made a stunning pushback on Prince Harry’s military uniform debacle.
Her Majesty’s eight grandchildren, including the Duke of Sussex and Prince William, will hold a special tribute to honor their grandmother on Saturday night.
Prince Harry, who served two tours in Afghanistan, was unable to wear his military uniform for the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall as he had stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States with Meghan Markle.
However, Prince Andrew, one of the Queen’s sons, was given a “special mark of respect” for wearing his military colours, despite being in a similar situation to his nephew.
But after the procession where the couple stood out from the rest of the family, Palace officials have stepped in to give Prince Harry the same privilege.
“Common sense has prevailed,” a royal source told the British publication.
“It was a ridiculous situation given that the Duke of Sussex has served his country and is a highly respected member of the armed forces with all he has done for veterans.
“It is important that all the Queen’s grandchildren feel welcome and comfortable as they mourn their beloved grandmother together.”