Prince Harry’s Homesickness and the Absence from Family Events
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was notably absent from his cousin Peter Phillips’ wedding to Harriet Sperling in Gloucestershire. This event saw several senior members of the royal family in attendance, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales. The absence of Harry has reportedly left him feeling particularly hurt, especially after seeing photos of the family gathering without him.
The Duke of Sussex is said to be increasingly homesick for the UK and desires for his children to maintain a connection to his homeland. Insiders suggest that this recent family event has reignited Harry’s longing to return to Britain with Meghan and their children. It is no secret that the Duke often expresses a deep affection for his former home country, Great Britain. In a heartfelt essay last November, he spoke about how much he misses “the banter of the mess, the clubhouse, the pub, the stands,” emphasizing that these elements are what make him British.
Harry, who has resided in California since 2020, must have found it especially difficult to miss a royal family wedding in the English countryside. On June 6, he was not invited to his cousin Peter Phillips’ wedding, which took place at the ancient All Saints’ Church in the idyllic Gloucestershire village of Kemble. A significant number of royals were present at the ceremony.
Meanwhile, Harry, 41, was 9,000 kilometers away with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, and their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five. A source told an exclusive report that “Harry has never felt more homesick than he did seeing all of Peter’s wedding photos.”
Harry had previously attended Peter’s first marriage to Autumn Kelly in 2008 and has long shared a passion with his cousin for outdoor pursuits, sport, and socializing. The most heart-wrenching part of the situation is not just that Harry didn’t make the guest list, but that his children had to miss out on another important family occasion too.
“If Harry was still in the UK – and not estranged from his royal relatives – there’s every chance that his kids could have been included in the wedding party as a page boy or flower girl. But that wasn’t to be.” The fact that King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales were invited will also sting, especially as the event had been described as “small and intimate” due to it being a second marriage for both Peter, 48, and Harriet, 45.
Peter’s mother, the Princess Royal, was also visibly joyful on the big day. Sources say Princess Anne is delighted that her son has finally found a lasting love. “Harry put on a brave face at home over the weekend but seeing his closest family all together, happy and getting on with their lives without him is still very painful,” our source shares.
They add that Harry’s homesickness over this event only puts further pressure on his wife, Meghan, 44, to agree to a return to the UK with him – sooner rather than later. “Harry desperately wants his children to have some connection to his home country,” our source continues. “But Meghan is still unwilling to make the trip, so for now, Harry will just watch happy family gatherings from afar.”
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