On the first anniversary of the late Queen’s death, Prince Harry was spotted at St George’s Chapel in Windsor after paying his respects at his grandmother’s final resting place

Prince Harry was reportedly only given permission at the last minute to visit the late Queen’s grave on the anniversary of her death – and it was on one condition. The Duke of Sussex happened to be in the UK, the first anniversary of his grandmother’s death, after attending a charity event the night before. The following morning, he was spotted leaving St George’s Chapel in Windsor, Elizabeth II’s final resting place alongside the late Prince Philip.

He was seen looking emotional as he exited the chapel in an image snapped by a member of the public which was then circulated on social media. Soon after, he travelled to Dusseldorf, where the Invictus Games kicked off.

According to The Telegraph, Harry had wanted to pay his respects at his grandmother’s place of rest when he realised he would be in the UK on the first anniversary of her death. It is said he didn’t hold out much hope of getting permission to be able to visit the chapel. However, the publication adds that Buckingham Palace told him at the last minute he could visit, so long as it was kept private.