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  • Why is Prince Harry not in a regal robe or military uniform at the coronation?

    Why is Prince Harry not in a regal robe or military uniform at the coronation?

    The King and Queen have arrived at Westminster Abbey for King Charles III’s coronation after leaving Buckingham Palace.

    Members of the Royal Family, including Anne, Princess Royal, and Prince Edward, the recently anointed Duke of Edinburgh, took their seats before to their arrival.

    While several royals were dressed in traditional regalia, Prince Harry was wearing a regular suit.

    So, why is this?

    Why isn’t Prince Harry wearing a military uniform today?

    Prince Harry now wears civilian dress at official events – such as the morning suit he is wearing at today’s coronation.

    It is tradition for working royals to wear military attire at relevant events – like what Prince Edward and Princess Anne were wearing.

    However, The Duke of Sussex is no longer a working member of the Royal Family.

    Harry and wife Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex famously left ‘The Firm’ in 2020 in a split dubbed ‘Megxit.’ They quit their duties as working royals and moved to California, followed by a series of public tiffs with the Royal Family, including allegations of racism made in the Oprah Winfrey interview and Harry’s bombshell memoir, Spare.

    They no longer work on behalf of the monarch or hold royal patronages.

    Harry is still allowed to wear medals he earned during his time in the military.

    Prince Harry is there for his dad’s big day.

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    As seen on his suit today, Harry has an Afghanistan Service Medal and a Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medal.

    He also wears the KCVO Star, representing the Royal Victorian Order, which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch of the Commonwealth.

  • Hotels rates increased by 66% over King Charles’ coronation

    Hotels rates increased by 66% over King Charles’ coronation

    It has been reported that London hotels are already raising their rates by up to two-thirds in anticipation of King Charles III’s coronation in May.

    On the historic day on Saturday, May 6, according to Trivago CEO Axel Hefer, hotel rates in the city have increased by more than 60% year over year.

    As compared to last year at the same time, the average cost of lodging has already reached £254 for those trying to make a last-minute reservation.

    Interest is huge as it’s the first ceremony of its kind since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in June 1953.

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    Prices are going up in the capital by up to two thirds (Picture: Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

    As hotels increase their prices to capitalise, Trivago says many visitors may plan to avoid London during the event, explaining ‘given the very high prices, people would rather avoid traveling to the UK capital on the day of the coronation.’

    Booking data shows search is actually down for London on the day, compared to the weekends before and after. 

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    Searches for London are also down 8% compared with the same day last year.

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    King Charles III and The Queen Consort visiting Brick Lane this week (Picture: PA)

    Mr Hefer said that, while coronation day is an extreme example in terms of prices this year, the accommodation site is seeing hotel prices continue to rise generally across the board.

    He said hotel prices are rising by low single digits to high single digits this year, on top of increased prices in 2022.

    Travellers are combatting the higher prices by switching to cheaper destinations, such as Istanbul, Morocco and Portugal, as well as domestic staycationing, while also beginning to book shorter stays.

    The company has also seen trends of holidaymakers opting for lower star ratings on hotels and cheaper accommodation to help bring down costs.