Prince Harry denied room at Windsor Castle, asked to issue formal request to meet King Charles

Prince Harry, after being unable to secure accommodation at Windsor Castle, had to resort to a hotel stay during his recent visit to the UK. The incident marks the Duke of Sussex's first trip to the UK since his family had lost their residence at Frogmore Cottage, leaving them without a home in the country.

The Duke sought to stay at Windsor Castle, primarily to be closer to the final resting place of his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, located at St George's Chapel in Windsor. However, the absence of formal notice and tight schedules made the desired arrangement unfeasible, The Telegraph reported. The Duke had a limited 24-hour window in the UK before flying off to Germany for the Invictus Games.

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Although the Duke initially expressed interest in spending time with his father, King Charles, their commitments did not align. The King was at Balmoral, and despite being invited to join him, the Duke had to decline due to time constraints. He would have needed to travel to Scotland, severely limiting his time for any potential meeting with his father.

Royal insiders have clarified that, while efforts are made to accommodate family members on Royal estates, advance notice is generally required for any such arrangement, as per the publication. This requirement adds an extra layer of formality to what was once perhaps a simpler family dynamic.

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Despite these setbacks, the Duke was granted permission for a private visit to Queen Elizabeth II's burial site. This visit was unintentionally publicised when a passerby captured him in a photograph as he left the chapel, the publication added.

The Duke is slated to return to the UK in January for a legal case against News Group Newspapers, publishers of The Sun, over alleged illegal data collection. With his relationship with royal family members still appearing strained, and official protocols in place, his lodging arrangements for future UK visits remain uncertain.

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The Duke's team made contact with Buckingham Palace regarding his stay, after confirming his attendance at the WellChild Awards. However, he was told a formal request would be necessary, revealing the official procedures even close family must now follow to secure accommodation within Royal estates, as per the publication.

Read the complete report on The Telegraph.