A book details how Prince Harry had to convince the Firm to hold off announcing important news (Image: Getty)
once “begged” the Royal Family to hold off announcing important news as detailed in the book Endgame, penned by author .
to the world at 6.30pm on September 8, 2022, just before Harry was able to touch down in Aberdeen and make his way towards Balmoral.
The book, Endgame, claims that had planned to release a statement earlier but Harry “begged” them to hold off, as stormy weather meant his plane had to circle the airport before it could land and he wanted to be with them at the time.The extract reads: “When Harry’s plane finally touched tarmac twenty minutes later, he received a text from Meghan urging him to call ASAP followed by a breaking news alert via the News app with the announcement of the Queen’s death.”
The Palace had initially agreed to wait, but eventually, a decision was made to make the announcement without him.
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Harry and Meghan joined William and Kate on a public walkabout after the late Queen’s death (Image: Getty)
had reportedly received a call from his father, about his grandmother’s passing while he was mid-air.
A spokesperson for the King said in a statement: “The public was only informed after every family member had been informed.”
The newspaper quoted a source as saying that the King was “adamant” that all members of the be informed of the monarch’s death before the official statement went out.
, after 70 years on the throne. Members of the Royal Family, rushed to Aberdeen on the day to be by her side. was due to make an appearance at a charity awards ceremony in London on September 8 but cancelled it to fly to Scotland to join his family.
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Just a few days later, and , along with their wives, and Princess Kate all reunited to view floral tributes to the Queen at Windsor Castle and conduct a walkabout.
It marked the first time all four royals appeared in public together since the late Queen’s service of thanksgiving in June 2022, which was part of her celebrations. and last saw each other at a in August 2023.According to , the brothers “kept their distance” at the service and were not seen to speak to each other.
The Duke of Sussex previously visited the UK to see his father, , in February and again for the , an international sport event for wounded and ill members of the armed forces in veterans, in May.