Prince Harry could stay for the Queen’s 95th birthday after booking an open flight ticket

Prince Harry might stay in Britain longer than expected as his flight ticket does not have a return date

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Prince Harry and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert-Pool/UK Press via Getty Images)
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Prince Harry may stay in the UK for the Queen's birthday on Wednesday, despite initial reports he would leave shortly after Prince Philip's funeral. 

Prince Harry may be hanging around Britain longer than we anticipated. 

The Duke of Sussex bought an open flight ticket to London from Los Angeles, meaning he is not bound to any particular return date. Royal experts now suspect he may stay in Britain to ring in the Queen's 95th birthday, which is expected to be a lowkey affair at Windsor Castle. 

Prince Harry's return to the UK marked his first face-to-face meeting with Prince William following his explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in March. The family reunion was predicted to be a tense experience for both men, with the brothers' relationship reportedly strained following the bombshell revelations of the highly watched CBS special. 

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Peter Phillips follow The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin into St George’s Chapel during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Arthur Edwards-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince William and Prince Harry walked in solidarity with each other at Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday 

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A number of shocking claims were made by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle during the 90-minute program, including allegations of racism against an unnamed senior royal. The statements prompted a rare response from Buckingham Palace, as well as Prince William, who insisted the Royal Family are 'very much not a racist family.' 

Despite the challenges of the past few months, the brothers walked in solidarity with each other at Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday. They separated upon entry to St. George's Chapel, with Prince William joining Kate Middleton in the pews while Prince Harry was left to sit alone. However, they reconnected once again after the service, chatting civilly to each other in the grounds of Windsor Castle. While the nature of their conversation could not be heard to outsiders, several lipreaders believe it focused on their late grandfather. 

Prince Harry is currently staying at Frogmore Cottage, just 1.8 miles from his grandmother's residence at Windsor Castle. 

Emma Dooney
Emma Dooney
Lifestyle News Writer

Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, Emma mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.

Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.

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