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'That Sums Up His Royal Family Commitment': Prince Harry Criticized For Flying Back To California Ahead Of Queen Elizabeth's 95th Birthday

Prince Harry was criticized for skipping out on Queen Elizabeth's 95th birthday. Get details.

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He just can't catch a break! Prince Harry was slammed for flying back home to California right before Queen Elizabeth's 95th birthday

One person wrote, "So Prince Harry returns to the US before the queen's birthday, That sums up his royal family commitment. Just forget the spoiled brat," while another added, "Prince Harry should not go back to US country. Why he gone back to US???  He should participate during Queen's Birthday. He should give birthday greetings to Queen Elizabeth. This is not good. This is really shameful. He should really feel ashamed!!!!! This is madness."

A third user asked, “Why not stay an extra day or two for the Queen‘s birthday?”

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As The Royal Observer reported, Harry, 36, has arrived back in the U.S. after a quick trip to England. 

According to Page Six, Harry took an American Airlines flight and touched down in California on Tuesday, April 20; he was picked up by a black car at LAX, which took him home. 

For her part, the Queen posted a message for the first time since Prince Philip passed away on April 9.

“I have, on the occasion of my 95th birthday today, received many messages of good wishes, which I very much appreciate. While as a family we are in a period of great sadness, it has been a comfort to us all to see and to hear the tributes paid to my husband, from those within the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and around the world,” the statement began. 

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“My family and I would like to thank you for all the support and kindness shown to us in recent days. We have been deeply touched, and continue to be reminded that Philip had such an extraordinary impact on countless people throughout his life.”

Despite Harry taking off early, he still managed to make sure he did something special for his grandmother. 

“Prince Harry got to say goodbye to the queen before her birthday and he left her a gift and card from him and Meghan,” a source said. 

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