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Harry laying a wreath.

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merlotgran Mon 09-Nov-20 11:30:47

This was just another photo opportunity. A 'private' wreath laying with a handy photographer in tow.

Ellianne Mon 09-Nov-20 11:27:13

Sorry, the photos doubled up,!

Ellianne Mon 09-Nov-20 11:26:35

Here

Ellianne Mon 09-Nov-20 11:26:06

You have to say these two images are pretty similar and posed for the cameras. I don't like a remembrance moment being about photo opportunities.

OceanMama Mon 09-Nov-20 11:20:34

I think they'd have been criticised if they hadn't done anything at all either, so they probably couldn't win.

jaylucy Mon 09-Nov-20 11:18:50

I just thought it sad that there were 2 members of the Royal Family missing - Harry and also Prince Andrew.
After so many years and for both of them to have served in action that they were unable to have laid a wreath,must have been hard for them.

Smileless2012 Mon 09-Nov-20 11:12:38

I wonder if he did give "the choice he made considerable thought before hand" Namsnanny.

An awful 'all about meeee' photo IMO; is there no opportunity, no matter how sacred that that pair wont exploit?

Anniebach Mon 09-Nov-20 11:09:50

He made the choice, in or out, he chose out.

Lucca Mon 09-Nov-20 11:07:23

And?

Ellianne Mon 09-Nov-20 11:05:51

Here

Ellianne Mon 09-Nov-20 11:03:50

Yes Namsnanny I believe he did a photo shoot WITH Meghan in an American cemetery!!

Lucca Mon 09-Nov-20 11:02:17

Well he could hardly lay the wreath in person Given the distance he would have to travel but no doubt he will be criticised .......

Namsnanny Mon 09-Nov-20 10:57:47

I read he asked for a representative to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph, but courtiers refused, as he is no longer a representative of the RF.
It was said the Queen wasn't informed.

I do feel sorry for him. Even though he must have given the choice he made considerable thought beforehand.

Does anyone know if perhaps he made a symbolic 'wreath laying' on line?

Obviously thats about all he could do given Coronavirus and his new life!