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PRINCE Harry was forced to deny that his Remembrance Sunday photoshoot with his wife Meghan Markle was a “publicity stunt” following a backlash.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were photographed laying flowers in the Los Angeles National Cemetery after The Times reported that Buckingham Palace turned down Harry’s request because it no longer represents the monarchy.
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The queen was reportedly not informed about her grandson’s request.
Harry, who now lives in California with his wife Meghan Markle, is believed to have been very upset by the decision to turn down his wish, The Times reported, as he has close ties to the military.
Instead, his crown lay forgotten in the Kent headquarters of the Royal British Legion.
He was later photographed with his wife in Los Angeles, placing flowers collected from his garden on the graves of two Commonwealth soldiers, one from the Royal Australian Air Force and one from the Royal Canadian Artillery.
The couple laid a wreath without all-green poppies during their visit to the cemetery.
The images were captured by Lee Morgan, a famous fashion photographer who has worked with Kanye West and Vogue.
‘PR OPPORTUNITY’
The couple was quickly criticized for the move, and Piers Morgan accused them of using it as a “public relations opportunity.”
The Good Morning Britain host wrote on Twitter: “Simply outrageous: Treat Remembrance Sunday as a public relations opportunity and try to steal the headlines of the royal royalty doing their duty at home.”
In response to another social media post, he added: “If they wanted to be ‘left alone’, they wouldn’t do PR stunts every day to get media attention.”
Others echoed his comments online, with one person writing, “They are not royalty. This shouldn’t be a photoshoot.”
Those close to Harry defended the photos, claiming that the Duke of Sussex’s military family will always be one of the most important things to him.
I don `t believe [Harry’s] someone who does something like Remembrance Sunday as a publicity stunt
A source close to Prince Harry
They also denied allegations that the cemetery visit was a publicity stunt.
“If you listen to the podcast he did over the weekend, it talks about wearing the poppy and wanting to recognize Remembrance Sunday, not just for all those people historically, but also for the people he knew he lost,” someone close to Harry said.
“I don’t think it’s someone who does something like Remembrance Sunday as a publicity stunt.”
They added: “It is probably not surprising that having served on the front line, having served shifts of duty, having been in the military for 10 years, having created [the] Invictus [Games], supported Walking with the Wounded and everyone else, that the military community, the military family is probably one of the most important things to the Duke, and always will be. “
Harry also placed a wreath on Remembrance Sunday, in which he is said to have written: “To all who have served and are serving. Thank you.”
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The Duke served for more than 10 years and has been involved in promoting causes for veterans, including the Invictus Games.
He resigned from his royal duties in March, but reportedly hoped to resume some of his military activities soon.
The decision not to allow a wreath to be placed in his name means that those hopes have suffered a serious setback.
Harry first put a crown on the Cenotaph 11 years ago.
In a podcast that aired yesterday, Harry said: “I wear the poppy to recognize all those who have served, the soldiers I knew and those I did not.
“The soldiers who stood by me in Afghanistan, those who changed their lives forever and those who did not return home.
“I use it to celebrate the courage and determination of all of our veterans and their loved ones, especially those of our Invictus family.
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“These are the people and the moments that I remember when I greet, when I stand at attention and when I leave a wreath in the Cenotaph.”
During his time in the military, Harry rose to the rank of Captain and made two tours of Afghanistan during his service.
On the podcast, the duke also spoke about his own service, which included two tours of Afghanistan.
He said: “When I am asked about this period of my life, I draw from the memories, I draw from what I remember and who I remember.
“Like the first time we were shot and who he was with, the casualties we saw and the ones we saved. And the first medivac we escorted out of contact in a race against time.
“Once served always serving, whatever happens.
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Prince Andrew did not attend the service amid controversy surrounding his friendship with pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on claims about Harry’s wish to have a crown placed.
The Sun Online has reached out to Prince Harry’s representatives for comment.
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