PRINCE Harry faces a lonely 38th birthday today spent with just Meghan Markle, away from their children – and he’s unlikely to see his brother or father.

But royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams imagines that is just what ハリー needs as he reflects on yesterday’s poignant procession, and processes his overwhelming grief.

Richard hoped such reflection following the death of Her Majesty would lead to a 王立 reconciliation.

The commentator said while Harry may see members of the 王室 今日, it is unlikely he will meet up with his father チャールズ王 as he in Highgrove, そして ウィリアム王子 です traveling to Sandringham.

He also thinks the birthday wishes from his children アーチーとリリベット will come from afar, as it seems they are still in カリフォルニア.

Richard told the SunOnline: “Will he see members of the royal family? Or will he spend the day reflecting?

“A lot of things are happening behind the scenes that we don’t know.

“He’ll obviously be in video links with Archie and Lilibet. And obviously spend it with メーガン.

“If I had to estimate, he was close to 女王, we know he was able to keep that relationship.

“Yesterday would have been exhausting, it would have been difficult in many ways.

“Memories and images all go through his mind, times when he was growing up, times he spent with The Queen.

“I would have thought today will be spent processing grief.”

Richard said yesterday would have seen memories flood back from when Harry was 12, walking behind his mother’s coffin.

彼は言った: “It’s totally different to when he lost his mother.

“だが, the link with walking behind Diana’s coffin. It was so cathartic for him.”

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• Harry and Meghan are ‘furious’ Archie and Lilibet won’t get HRH status – but will be Prince and Princess
• Prince William and Princess Kate are due to visit flowers at Sandringham 今日
• A royal guard collapsed on duty next to the Queen’s coffin
• King Charles has travelled to Highgrove for a day of contemplation
• Heartbroken Brits have been queuing for hours to visit Her Majesty’s coffin

Richard thought Harry’s quiet reflection could be the start of a turning point in the royal family following their “deep rift”.

彼は言った: “It’s not been an easy time since he stepped down.

“A lot of today will be processing the enormity of what has happened.

“Reconciliation is very important. They need it. The royal family need it.”

彼が追加した: “I think it’s very poignant – he always kept the line, so to speak, with the Queen.

“There’s no question, it is the beginning of a goodbye.

“He was talking back a while ago about processing grief and today he will be processing in his own way. It’s such a difficult time.”