It is not known whether Harry plans to attend a private family gathering after all the festivities are over on the Saturday,to which Prince Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah,the Duchess of York,is thought to have been invited.
Harry’s attendance following the fallout fromSpare,his autobiography,has sparked hope of a royal truce with the King. He is said to have been pleased by the decision because he is keen to have the support of both sons at what Harry has acknowledged as the “biggest day” of his father’s life.
Contrary to reports that there has been a row over what Andrew should wear on his brother’s big day,one friend told the Telegraph,London that “there’s a warmth around the place and a proper rallying around the King,who in turn is showing some serious EQ (emotional intelligence) by ensuring the family is given the opportunity to pull together”.
Pointing to the fact that the Andrew and his ex-wife both spent Christmas and Easter with the King and Queen,the friend added:“All four siblings spent most of the Easter weekend together with assorted children and plus ones - including the Duchess[Sarah Ferguson].
“I suspect some Palace staff and parts of the media are well behind the curve in their understanding of this private family unity. ”
Harry has long complained about being “briefed against” to the press by Palace staff. It appears to be a concern that is shared by his uncle and fellow non-working royal Andrew,63.