The Queen bans military uniforms for all royals at Prince Philip’s funeral

The Queen has issued a strict rule for members of the royal family at Prince Philip’s funeral, designed to “spare their blushes”.

The Queen has spared Prince Harry’s blushes by ordering no royals wear military uniform for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, The Sun can reveal.

The Duke of Sussex had faced the humiliating prospect of being the only senior male in the royal family wearing civvies after losing his honorary ranks.

There was also said to be “serious navy displeasure” at being dragged into a row over Prince Andrew possibly wearing an admiral’s uniform.

The Queen will farewell her husband of 73 years this weekend. Picture: AFP

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Insiders involved in planning for Saturday’s funeral claim the Queen personally stepped in to suggest all senior male royals wear suits and ties.

A military source told The Sun: “It’s the most eloquent solution to the problem.”

Another source confirmed last night that “current thinking is no uniforms”.

Harry, 36, was stripped of his three military titles when he quit royal duty with wife Meghan.

Royal protocol now means the Duke – who did two tours of Afghanistan with the Blues and Royals – can only wear a suit with medals at royal functions.

Andrew, 61, was made an honorary Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy in 2015.

The Prince of Wales in military uniform, flanked by his sons, Prince William (left) and Prince Harry, at the Queen Mother’s funeral in 2002. Picture: AFP

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He was due to be promoted to Admiral in 2020 to mark his 60th birthday but chose to defer it until he resumes his official duties.

He is currently benched amid controversy over his links with billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The Sun revealed Harry flew in from the US on Sunday for the funeral of his grandfather, who died aged 99.

Buckingham Palace declined to comment.

Other heartbreaking rule for Philip’s funeral

The Queen will “have to sit on her own” during Prince Philip’s funeral because of strict coronavirus rules.

Members of the royal family will have to be at least two metres apart during the service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor on Saturday.

The only person who could sit with her during the funeral is expected to be Brigadier Archie Miller-Bakewell, Philip’s private secretary.

He is the only other member of the 20-person Windsor Castle COVID bubble – known as ‘HMS Bubble’ – likely to be at the funeral.

Royal sources told The Telegraph that the Queen, 94, would be alone at the funeral unless a member of her bubble also attended.

All in attendance will have to wear face masks and will not be allowed to sing.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said, “We have made it very clear that the service will be COVID-compliant.”

Other royals who will likely have to sit two metres away from everyone else at the funeral include Prince Harry and his cousin Peter Phillips.

Couples like Prince Charles and wife Camilla will be allowed to sit together – but two metres away from others.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission