 |
| Credit: Sussexroyal/Instagram |
The Duke of Sussex was seen bowing his head for about five seconds as King Charles, 74, passed by him.
Related: Prince Harry Punished for Racism by Princess Diana, New Book Reveals
Other members of the royal family also showed their respect by bowing or curtsying to the King during the ceremony.
Common Royal Protocol
It is common royal protocol for members of the royal family to bow or curtsy while greeting each other.
Related: Prince Harry Under Fire for Lavishing Praises on 'Exceptional' Wife Meghan Markle in New Interview
Prince Harry attended the ceremony with his cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice and their husbands.
Although he did not interact with his father or brother, Prince William, who had a key role in the service, he was seen smiling throughout the event.
Positive Reception of Prince Harry's Attendance
Despite not having a public relationship with his father or brother, Prince Harry's attendance at the coronation was positively received.
According to Colleen Harris, a former press secretary to the King and his sons, Prince Harry would have personally regretted not supporting his father at the event, PEOPLE reported.
Buckingham Palace had announced in April that Prince Harry would attend the coronation ceremony solo.
Prince Harry attended the ceremony with his cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice and their husbands.
Although he did not interact with his father or brother, Prince William, who had a key role in the service, he was seen smiling throughout the event.
Positive Reception of Prince Harry's Attendance
Despite not having a public relationship with his father or brother, Prince Harry's attendance at the coronation was positively received.
@yahooaustralia Did you catch #PrinceHarry’s bow at #KingCharlesIII’s #coronation? 👑 #princeharryedit #coronation #kingscoronation #britishroyalfamily #britishroyals #yahooaustralia ♬ original sound - Yahoo Australia
According to Colleen Harris, a former press secretary to the King and his sons, Prince Harry would have personally regretted not supporting his father at the event, PEOPLE reported.
Buckingham Palace had announced in April that Prince Harry would attend the coronation ceremony solo.
Related: Americans Support Meghan Markle's Decision to Skip King Charles' Coronation, Poll Shows
Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, did not attend the ceremony, and instead stayed in California with their two children, 23-month-old daughter Princess Lilibet and son Prince Archie, who celebrated his fourth birthday on the same day as the coronation.
Read Next: Grammy-Winning Artist Lizzo Postpones Show Due to Battle with Strep Throat
Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, did not attend the ceremony, and instead stayed in California with their two children, 23-month-old daughter Princess Lilibet and son Prince Archie, who celebrated his fourth birthday on the same day as the coronation.
Read Next: Grammy-Winning Artist Lizzo Postpones Show Due to Battle with Strep Throat
You can share this post!