Queen ‘took two seconds’ to ban Prince Harry from cenotaph crown ceremony

It reportedly took the Queen only “two seconds” to ban Prince Harry from attending the Cenotaph wreath ceremony on Remembrance Day.

The Sun reported that Harry asked Buckingham Palace to place a wreath on his behalf, but his request was quickly rejected.

It was previously reported that the request was rejected without telling the Queen, but Daily Mail reported today that the Queen made the decision herself and took “two seconds” to make her decision.

A source said: “It is one of the most important dates on your calendar and nothing is done without your knowledge.

“People were suggesting that the Palace’s reaction to what Harry asked was petty. But it was the Queen’s decision. And what’s more, she actually had very strong opinions on the matter.”

“While he has enormous admiration for Harry’s accomplishments both in and out of the military, this was seen as an example of his lack of understanding of what it means to him to be a non-working member of royalty.

“The Queen is very firm in the opinion that you cannot choose what you do when it comes to the institution. Either you are in or you are out.”

Instead, Harry and Meghan placed a wreath at the Los Angeles National Cemetery, leaving flowers on the graves of two Commonwealth soldiers.

It was a blow to Harry, who spent 10 years in the military.

The wreath that he asked to be placed in the London Cenotaph, instead, was left behind at the Kent headquarters of the Royal British Legion.

He first put a wreath at the Cenotaph 11 years ago while also being involved in promoting causes for veterans, including the Invictus Games.

He described wearing his poppy with pride to “celebrate the bravery of all our veterans … the people I remember when I placed a wreath at the Cenotaph.”

Harry’s decision to pay tribute in a Los Angeles cemetery drew considerable criticism, including from Piers Morgan, who called the act a public relations stunt.

“Scandalous. Treating Remembrance Sunday as a public relations opportunity and trying to steal the headlines of royal royalty who do their duty at home,” he said.