Harry’s Startled Reaction at King’s Coronation Ceremony

Prince Harry found himself in an unexpected situation during his father's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday.

The renegade royal was seated in the third row, sandwiched between Princess Eugenie's husband Jack Brooksbank and Queen Elizabeth II's cousin Princess Alexandra.

The prime seats in the front row were reserved for working royals, where Harry's estranged brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate Middleton were seated.

Upon entering the abbey, Harry greeted attendees with a smile before taking his place.

He appeared lively and jovial, engaging with the crowd as if he were entering a festive celebration in Vegas.

However, his demeanor shifted when he realized that the King's personal close protection bodyguard was seated just behind him, alongside his cousins.

Harry's expression quickly changed to one of astonishment as he processed the presence of the bodyguard behind him.

While it remains uncertain if the Duke of Sussex was carrying any recording devices, the bodyguard had been strategically placed behind Harry as part of the palace's security arrangements for the coronation rehearsal.

The security officer, whose identity has not been disclosed publicly, discreetly blended into the crowd in a formal suit and purple striped tie.

Positioned in the fifth row, just one row behind Harry, the bodyguard maintained a vigilant watch over the Prince throughout the ceremony.

This meticulous approach to security underscored the importance placed on ensuring the safety of the King and other royal family members.

Notably, King Charles enlisted his sister Princess Anne to serve as his gold stick-in-waiting during the procession back to Buckingham Palace.

In this role, Anne assumed the responsibility of safeguarding the King, leading a procession of armed forces personnel as they departed Westminster Abbey.

Despite being in close proximity during the coronation events, Prince Harry and King Charles did not have a direct encounter on Friday.

While Charles remained at Buckingham Palace, Harry returned to Frogmore Cottage, his Windsor residence, marking his final visit before vacating the property as per the palace's request.

Ahead of the coronation, Prince Harry had confirmed his attendance without his wife Meghan Markle.

Notably, Harry, Princess Eugenie, and Princess Beatrice did not join the rest of the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the military flyover, a moment reserved for working members and children of the family.

Given the recent revelations about the royal family in Prince Harry's book and Netflix documentary, fans closely monitored his interactions with Prince William and King Charles during the ceremony.

While cameras did not capture any exchanges between Harry and his brother William, the dynamics within the royal family continued to intrigue observers.