Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Skip Trooping the Colour 2025 Amid Royal Tensions

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not attend the Trooping the Colour 2025 ceremony, continuing their absence since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, as only working royals are invited to participate under King Charles III's reign. The Sussexes last appeared officially at Trooping in 2019 and were present but not visible on the balcony for Queen Elizabeth II's final ceremony in 2022. Their exclusion from the event reflects ongoing tensions within the royal family, highlighted by recent remarks from Prince William about estranged family dynamics and Prince Harry's legal battles over his security in the UK, which he lost in May 2025. Meghan was set to be honored at a separate gala event on the same day, which was postponed amid protests, further confirming their non-participation. Meanwhile, reports indicate internal turmoil within Camp Sussex, including a shakeup of their public relations team and allegations of discord. Despite the distance, Prince Harry has expressed a desire for reconciliation with his father and brother, though he is unlikely to watch the event, which takes place late at night in California where he resides.