After the Duke of Sussex revealed that he will not be attending his late grandfather Prince Philip’s impending funeral service alongside the royal family, a royal expert predicted that he would live a “lifetime filled with potential regret.”

Royal analyst Victoria Arbiter, writing for 9Honey, blasted Harry’s decision to skip the event as “disappointing,” pointing out his prior close relationship with the Duke of Edinburgh as evidence that he would come to regret his decision later.

“In light of their close relationship, Prince Harry’s decision to forego attending the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, due to take place on Tuesday, was inevitably disappointing,” said Arbiter.

She went on to add: “Though he has yet to offer a reason for his absence, some have suggested he made the choice in response to his ongoing quest for police protection while visiting the UK, but the argument falls a bit flat when one considers the security that will be implemented on the day.”

Arbiter also said that Queen Elizabeth could hold Harry’s decision to not attend close to her heart, writing: “Though she’s (Queen) never been one to hold a grudge, surely it would be better for Prince Harry to make his peace now as opposed to living with a lifetime filled with potential regret.”

“There are no second chances for occasions such as these…” she continued.

“As and when the time comes, seeing his family en masse isn’t going to be easy, but were Prince Philip still alive today, he’d probably offer his much-adored grandson the very same advice,” Arbiter concluded.

The memorial service for Prince Philip will be held on March 29 at Westminster Abbey in London.

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