Despite rushing from his home in Los Angeles, Harry arrived too late and learned of Queen Elizabeth II's death afterward. Recounting these pivotal moments in his tell-all memoir "Spare" and during a televised interview with Anderson Cooper for 60 Minutes, The Duke shared his emotional journey.
Clips from Harry's perspective quickly went viral, showcasing cherished memories of him with his grandmother throughout her reign. Upon his arrival at Balmoral, Harry was warmly welcomed by his aunt, Princess Anne.
In a now-viral clip, Harry recalled his decision to bid farewell to the Queen: "My aunt was there to greet me. She asked me if I wanted to see her [the queen]. I thought about it for about five seconds, thinking 'is this a good idea?' And I was like, 'you know what, you can do this, you need to say goodbye'."
He continued, "So I went upstairs, took my jacket off and walked in and just spent some time with her alone." A TikTok user paired this audio with snapshots of the Queen and Harry over the years, garnering over 230,000 views and 13,000 likes.
Commenters reminisced fondly about the Queen's love for her grandchildren and Harry's special bond with her. Some remarked on his genuine affection for his family, transcending wealth and royalty.
In "Spare," Harry also reflected on his regrets about not being able to share similar moments with his mother, Princess Diana, after her tragic death in 1997.
Following the Queen's funeral, the Royal Family convened for her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. Harry was accompanied by his wife Meghan Markle, who had flown in from the US. They were reunited with Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton before the Queen's committal at St George's Chapel in Windsor.
