• A Prince Philip memorial is on March 29
  • Prince Harry has confirmed if he'll attend
  • Harry shared a message through his rep

Prince Harry won't join his family at the memorial service for Prince Philip this month. His late grandfather will be commemorated at Westminster Abbey, in London, on March 29.

Prince Harry shared a new message through a spokesperson, confirming he won't travel to the UK for the ceremony. But he hopes to specifically see Queen Elizabeth soon.

Prince Harry won't attend Prince Philip memorial

"Prince Harry will not be returning to the UK for the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip on March 29," said a spokesperson, as reported by Omid Scobie today. But the message added: "He does, however, hope to visit the Queen as soon as possible."

We don't know for sure why Prince Harry will miss the service, but he has been in conflict with the British government over security concerns for his family.

Also interesting:

Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and their children have lived in California since 2020. Harry, who currently has a complicated relationship the royals, was last in the UK in July 2021 for the unveiling of a Princess Diana statue.

Before that, Harry attended the funeral of his grandfather Prince Philip in April. But he won't be joining his relatives at the memorial service later this month. The full guest list is not yet known.

We'll see what comes of that interesting note that Harry wants to reunite with the Queen soon.