Prince Harry told he replied too late to stay at Buckingham Palace amid confusion over UK visit – CNN
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Prince Harry will not be able to stay at Buckingham Palace during his visit to London this week, despite his team appearing to confirm earlier Monday that he had accepted an invitation to stay there.
The Duke of Sussex had not provided a formal response to King Charles’ offer of royal accommodation by the required deadline, which was at the end of last week, a royal source said.
Prince Harry arrived in the UK on Monday, according to the duke’s spokesman.
There have been confusion and contradictions in the lead up to the visit over accommodation arrangements for the Sussex family.
The offer for a royal residence for the family was initially turned down on Saturday, before a subsequent request for the duke by himself was received, according to the royal source. However, at that point, it was too late to make arrangements for the appropriate hospitality and staffing, which was communicated to the duke.
It is understood that the palace needs a minimum level of notice to ensure a guest can be hosted and supported by staff at a royal residence.
