Prince Harry's Emotional Presence At King Charles III And Queen Camilla's Wedding: A TikTok Sensation

Footage of Prince Harry at the wedding of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2005 has resurfaced, going viral on social media platform, TikTok. The video highlights the prince's reactions during the wedding blessing ceremony at St George's Chapel and the reception at Windsor Castle. His attendance was pulled into focus earlier this year when the royal discussed his father and stepmother's union in the record-breaking memoir, Spare. Among the revelations about life behind palace walls, Harry revealed for the first time that he pleaded with Charles, alongside Prince William, not to marry Camilla.

In his memoir, Harry expressed a mix of emotions regarding Camilla. He and his brother William supported their father's choice to be with her but wished he wouldn't marry her. Harry articulated these feelings by saying, "Willy and I promised pa that we’d welcome Camilla into the family. The only thing we asked in return was that he not marry her." This sentiment underscores the complexity of family dynamics within the royal household.

Uploaded to TikTok by user @ab0ut_r0yals on August 26, the viral clip shows images of the prince at the ceremony looking towards his father and Camilla, as well as posing for the official wedding portraits. The video has since been viewed nearly one million times, receiving over 120,000 likes and more than 320 comments from users expressing their thoughts on Harry's demeanor during the event.

Some users have spoken out in support of the prince, with one comment reading: "I feel him." Another comment echoed sentiments of understanding, stating, "He says in his book he is happy for them. She makes him happy." This support reflects a connection many feel with Harry's experiences and struggles within the royal family.

In his memoir and subsequent interviews, Harry has shared his distrust of his stepmother, Camilla, accusing her of sacrificing him to the press to gain positive public relations. He detailed how he struggled to watch the marriage blessing, admitting, "I mostly kept my head bowed, eyes on the floor." This quote illustrates the emotional turmoil he faced during a pivotal moment in his family's history.

During the marriage ceremony, Harry felt a sense of loss regarding his relationship with his father, Charles. With his mother, Princess Diana, having passed away in 1997, he expressed concern about losing another parent figure. He candidly remarked, "I didn’t relish losing a second parent," highlighting the complexity of his emotions throughout the wedding.

Buckingham Palace has yet to comment on Harry's memoir or the claims made within it, leaving many questions unanswered regarding the royal family's dynamics. As the public continues to engage with these revelations, the royal family's story remains a topic of great interest and speculation.

James Crawford-Smith is Newsweek's royal reporter based in London. You can find him on Twitter at @jrcrawfordsmith and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.

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