Although Harry and Meghan are finally joining the royal family for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebration after years of keeping their distance, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be treated as if nothing ever happened. As People reports, as they are not considered working members of the royal family any longer, the controversial couple will not stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Trooping of the Colour ceremony, unlike in previous years.
As a statement clarifies, “After careful consideration, the Queen has decided this year’s traditional trooping the colour balcony appearance on Thursday 2 June will be limited to Her Majesty and those members of the royal family who are currently undertaking official public duties on behalf of the Queen” (via The Guardian).
Of course, this means no disgraced Prince Andrew either. But many other events, such as the service of thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral, make up the celebration, which Harry and Meghan are reportedly invited to attend.
But the ex-royals have reportedly already told the Queen that they want to keep a low profile during their visit.
