Yahoo News 2 loopholes in Britain's COVID-19 rules mean Prince Harry can legally attend Prince Philip's funeral
Prince Harry has returned to the UK to attend the funeral of Prince Philip, his grandfather.
The private gathering is set for Saturday, but new arrivals to the UK must isolate for 10 days.
Isolating people can attend funerals in the UK, but Harry must test negative for the coronavirus.
Two loopholes in the UK's COVID-19 regulations mean Prince Harry can legally attend the funeral of Prince Philip, his grandfather.
A family funeral for the Duke of Edinburgh, who died Friday at the age of 99, is scheduled to be held in a chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday.
Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday that Harry would be attending the funeral. He arrived in the UK from Los Angeles on Sunday.
The UK government has stringent coronavirus-related requirements for entry into the UK, but Harry can attend the funeral thanks to two loopholes.
Normally, new arrivals to the UK from all countries, including the US, must spend 10 days in isolation, but the government's "Test to Release" plan permits people to leave isolation early if they obtain a private coronavirus test and test negative.
Furthermore, the attendance of funerals is listed among the government's isolation exceptions in England.
"You can leave your place of self-isolation in limited circumstances, including on compassionate grounds," the rules say. "This includes attending a funeral of a household member, a close family member or a friend."
Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, who is pregnant, intended to fly to the UK to attend Philip's funeral but did not get medical clearance to travel, a representative for the couple told Insider's Darcy Schild.
Only 30 people are allowed to attend Prince Phillip's funeral, in line with government guidance. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would not attend the funeral so a family member could take his place.
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