Prince Harry has once again found himself left out, this time from the latest BBC Royal documentary set to air during the Christmas season.
The program will delve into senior royals reflecting on the passing of the Queen one year later and revisiting King Charles’s inaugural year on the throne.
Interestingly, the documentary intentionally omits any mention of Harry, even in passing, despite featuring pivotal moments from the coronation.
The documentary provides viewers with insights into the lead-up to the ceremony, including intriguing scenes such as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s memory lapse during rehearsals for the momentous occasion.
Archbishop Justin Welby, displaying self-deprecating humor, humorously remarked, “I have a memory that’s probably about as good as our spaniel.
In other words, zero.”
His candid admission sheds light on the challenges faced during the meticulous preparations for the event.
Despite his complicated relationship with his father, Harry made the journey from his California home to Westminster Abbey to witness Charles’s coronation.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle, his wife, and their two children chose to remain in the tranquil surroundings of Montecito.
While other members of the royal family will make appearances in the documentary, it is Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, who takes center stage.
In this feature film, Princess Anne reflects on her late mother, Queen Elizabeth, during her final days at Balmoral in 2022.
Princess Anne, who shared a close bond with Queen Elizabeth throughout her life, revealed that the monarch had concerns about the practicalities of passing away outside of London and the potential challenges it might pose for funeral arrangements.
She recounted, “I think there was a moment when she felt that it would be more difficult if she died at Balmoral.
I think we did try to persuade her that shouldn’t be part of the decision-making process.”
Interestingly, after Queen Elizabeth’s passing, Princess Anne experienced an unusual sense of relief as a mother.
The Queen was eventually laid to rest at St George’s Chapel, marking the end of her decade-long reign as monarch.
Princess Anne expressed, “I rather weirdly felt a sense of relief, that’s it, finished, she said, that responsibility being moved on.”
She also revealed that she happened to be by the Queen’s bedside when she passed away, purely by chance and not due to any prior planning.
Later in the BBC documentary, Princess Anne candidly discusses Queen Camilla, expressing admiration for how she has embraced her new role and title alongside her husband.
The upcoming behind-the-scenes footage also features Prince William rehearsing for the event, using his hands to close a small clasp holding a robe around his father.
In a lighthearted moment, Prince Charles jokingly remarks, “On the day, that’s not going to go in,” to which William replies, “No, you haven’t got sausage fingers like mine.”
The documentary showcases heartwarming moments between Charles and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, when they return to the palace after the crowning ceremony.
Catherine affectionately kisses her father-in-law’s cheeks and curtsies.
Additionally, Prince Edward makes a brief appearance, encouraging his brother, the King, with the words, “I know you’ve got it.”
These portrayals reveal a rarely seen side of Charles and the royal family – unguarded, intimate, and genuinely affectionate towards one another.
However, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, offers a starkly different perspective.
As a perceived outcast within the palace walls, he contemplates joining LinkedIn, making him the only HRH to consider such a move.
In contrast to the warm, familial scenes depicted in the documentary, Harry’s Netflix series and memoir, “Spare,” paint a less appealing picture of the inner workings of the royal institution.