Royal Family’s New Honour Raises Eyebrows: Queen Camilla Snubs Prince Harry?

Queen Camilla recently hosted her first reception at Clarence House in her new role as the Colonel in Chief of the Royal Lancers.

The 75-year-old Camilla was bestowed with this new responsibility on Thursday, coinciding with Prince Harry's presence in London to testify in his lawsuit against MGM.

This move has been perceived by some royal fans and commentators as a deliberate snub towards the Duke of Sussex during his visit to the country.

The reception, attended by the Queen herself along with former and current members of the regiment, marked the second engagement of the day for Her Majesty.

The announcement of Camilla's appointment as Colonel in Chief of the Royal Lancers was made by Buckingham Palace on the Royal Family's social media platforms, accompanied by photos of Camilla.

The regiment, established in 2015 through various amalgamations, boasts a rich royal history.

On Instagram, the Royal Family shared a video showcasing Camilla celebrating the 100th birthday of Lieutenant Michael de Bourgh.

In the caption, it was mentioned that on the same day as Camilla's appointment, the Queen presented Mr. de Bourgh with the Buckingham Medal, a regimental honor.

This appointment further solidifies the long-standing connection between the royal family and the regiment, with previous colonels including Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

Camilla exuded elegance at the event in a stunning royal blue dress with puffy sleeves and an open button-collar neckline, paired with high heels.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry has returned to Los Angeles after a brief visit to the UK for his High Court phone hacking case against Mirror Group newspapers M.G.N.

Despite reportedly staying at Frogmore Cottage, Harry did not have the opportunity to meet his father, the King, or his brother, the Prince of Wales during his short stay.

Harry's absence from court on the opening day of his case drew criticism from Justice Fancourt, who expressed surprise at his non-appearance.

The Duke of Sussex's stay at Frogmore Cottage is likely to be his last, following King Charles's decision to ask the Sussexes to vacate the property.

This move comes in the wake of Harry's memoir release, where he openly discussed his grievances with the royal family.

The strained relationship between the Sussexes and senior royals became more evident when official Twitter accounts belonging to King Charles and Prince William did not extend birthday wishes to Harry's daughter, Lilibet, on her second birthday.

This silence on social media was a stark contrast to the previous year when well-wishes were sent from various royal accounts.

Royal experts speculate that this lack of acknowledgment reflects the ongoing tensions between the royal family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

R S Locke, a royal commentator, suggested that King Charles's decision not to acknowledge his granddaughter's birthday signifies the strained dynamics within the family and could shape future social media interactions.