Prince Harry hired private jet worth £30,000 to reach Balmoral on the day Queen died. More details inside

As per reports, Prince Harry paid £30,000 to book a private jet to reach Balmoral, and he found out about Queen’s death a few minutes before landing. Prince Charles and Princess Anne were with the Queen at the time of her death, with Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Prince William rushed to Aberdeen airport to board the royal plane.

Since Prince Harry is no longer a working Royal, his father, King Charles, made it very clear that Meghan Markle was not welcome to be with the Queen at the palace.

Prince Harry Missed The Royal Plane While Arguing With His Father


King Charles called Prince Harry and told him it would not be appropriate to bring his wife along. This frustrated Prince Harry and he tried to convince his father to allow his wife, Meghan Markle. Prince Harry missed boarding the royal flight with his brother and uncles. The Duke of Sussex booked a private plane to reach Balmoral as soon as possible to be with the other Royal family members.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Celebrations honouring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne are underway in London.

Celebrations honouring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne are underway in London.

On display are British military traditions from the days of horse and cannon to the jet age.

On display are British military traditions from the days of horse and cannon to the jet age.

The formal celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee began with Trooping the Colour.

The formal celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee began with Trooping the Colour.

It is an annual military review that has marked the sovereign’s official birthday since 1760.

It is an annual military review that has marked the sovereign’s official birthday since 1760.

Thousands of people lined the parade route for hours -- many of them sporting Union Jack flags

Thousands of people lined the parade route for hours -- many of them sporting Union Jack flags

There will be four days of pomp, parties and parades to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

There will be four days of pomp, parties and parades to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

The 96-year-old queen is Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the first to reach that milestone.

The 96-year-old queen is Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the first to reach that milestone.

Queen Elizabeth II, holding a walking stick, took the salute from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Queen Elizabeth II, holding a walking stick, took the salute from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

Senior royals, including Charles, 73, and William, 39, carry out other ceremonial duties on her behalf

Senior royals, including Charles, 73, and William, 39, carry out other ceremonial duties on her behalf

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FAQs

How did Prince Harry get to know about his grandmother’s death?
• Recently, there were suggestions that King Charles III called his son and informed him about his grandmother’s death, but at the same time, there are speculations that he never made the call through.
• King Charles III constantly kept calling Prince Harry but could not speak to him.
• Instead, Prince Harry got to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s death through a notification on his mobile.
• However, sources from the palace revealed that the official information about the Queen’s death was not made until all the Royal Family members were informed.

Why did the Duke of Sussex look sad when he arrived at Balmoral?
• When Prince Harry reached Balmoral in his car, he looked sober and affected by everything that was going on.
• As his wife was not allowed to join him at the Balmoral palace, he was angry and didn’t dine with his father and brother.
• Instead, he had dinner with his uncles and aunt.