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Prince Harry visits late Queen's grave in Windsor as he arrives in UK for four-day visit

Prince Harry paid a poignant visit to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s grave in Windsor just moments after landing in the UK for a fleeting four-day visit.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, touched down in London Monday morning and was immediately whisked away to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle — the late monarch’s final resting place.

There, Harry laid a wreath and flowers in a touching tribute to his late grandmother, who died three years ago to the day at age 96.

Prince Harry departs after attending court for his appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government
Prince Harry paid a poignant visit to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s grave in Windsor just moments after landing in the UK for a fleeting four-day visit. Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images
St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, touched down in London Monday morning and was immediately whisked away to St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. WireImage

Notably, the “Spare” author — who flew to the UK solo — was located just 16 minutes away from his estranged brother and sister-in-law, Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended an official engagement to honor the late queen in Sunningdale, Berkshire — just seven miles away from Windsor Castle.

Harry, for his part, arrived on his home soil Monday morning for the annual WellChild Awards — making his first time in the UK since April, when he famously lost his bid for taxpayer-funded security protection.

Prince Harry departs after attending court for his appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government
Harry last visited the UK in April, for his high-profile legal bid to win back taxpayer-funded security. REUTERS
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 29, 2019.
The late monarch died on Sept. 8, 2022 at the age of 96. Getty Images

His wife, Meghan Markle, did not join him on the trip, instead staying put in Montecito, Calif., with the pair’s two children Archie and Lilibet.


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His visit marks the longest stint he’s spent in the UK since he and the “Suits” alum, 44, visited in 2022 for the queen’s funeral. 

Still, despite not winning his legal security bid, Harry was seen being picked up at London’s Heathrow Airport by a Metropolitan Police officer from the Royalty and Specialist Protection Squad, suggesting that the duke was granted specialist security detail for the trip, the Daily Mail reports.

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales listen as they visit the National Federation of Women's Institute
Harry was located just 16 minutes away from his estranged brother and sister-in-law, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Getty Images
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales leave after visiting the National Federation of Women's Institute.
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended an official engagement to honor the late queen in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Getty Images

During his brief dash to the UK, Harry is rumored to be meeting up with his estranged father, King Charles.

The father-son duo’s alleged peace summit will mark their first in-person meeting in 20 months.

However, Harry — whose visit also coincides with the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death — will not be meeting with his estranged brother, Prince William.

Britain's King Charles III attends the annual Braemar Gathering in Braemar, central Scotland.
During his brief dash to the UK, Harry is rumored to be meeting up with his estranged father, King Charles. AFP via Getty Images
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England.
Harry and Markle last visited the UK in 2022 for the queen’s funeral.  Getty Images

As for his engagements, the Invictus Games founder will attend the WellChild Awards Monday night, followed by an appearance at the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham the following day.

There, Harry will announce a donation to the Children in Need charity.