Prince Harry "felt like an outsider" after the year's biggest snub from the royal family amid King Charles and Princess Kate's health issues.
The Duke of Sussex, who was hoping for an invitation from his father to join the royals at Trooping the Colour, was left heartbroken by the King's rejection, according to a new report.
Harry, who was not invited to King Charles III's official birthday parade on June 15, felt "upset" when he saw footage of Princess Kate at the event, a source revealed.
"It was painful for Harry to see his family gathered for Trooping the Colour. He would have dearly loved to be there to support Kate on what must have been an incredibly difficult day for her," an insider told Closer magazine.
Harry's reaction to Kate's appearance was revealing, the source added.
"Harry was particularly emotional when he saw Kate. He's been worried about her since learning of her condition, and though they've connected a few times, it's not as often as he'd like," they said.
"He could see she was putting on a brave face, but the pressure of being in the public eye was immense. Watching from 6,000 miles away made him feel even sadder," the source claimed.
"It really underscored how he's now an outsider," they continued.
The source added: "He longs to have her and the rest of his family back in his life properly."
Harry, who stepped down as a senior royal in 2020 to start a new life in California, last visited the UK in May. However, he did not meet with King Charles, as the monarch was "too busy" to see him.
