Tattoo artist silent on news that Royal was inked during a trip to New York

Prince Harry spent several days in New York, attending events related to two high-profile occasions: UN General Assembly High Level Week and Climate Week. Rumor has it that the Duke of Sussex was also tattooed during his visit. But store staff remained silent when asked about his visit.

Prince Harry’s Secret Tattoo Parlor Tour

On September 25, 2024, Prince Harry visited the East Side Ink tattoo parlor on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, reports The Mail. The outlet spoke with store owner Josh Lord. He did not give specific details on whether or not the Duke of Sussex added body art.

“I couldn’t tell you anything about people stopping without their permission. We would respect everyone’s privacy in exactly the same way,” Lord revealed.

He continued: “A tattoo is a deeply personal choice. Everything that happens here is your private moment. Harry reportedly entered the store with personal security and members of the NYPD.

It was not revealed if Harry was tattooed at the store. Later that day, while taping a segment for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonany indication of a new tattoo went unnoticed.

Do any royals have tattoos?

Generally, members of the British royal family do not wear tattoos. The clan is conservative and does not have many body modifications other than pierced ears for females.

Before this visit, and assuming he got a tattoo, Prince Harry joined a small circle of royals who have body ink. Harry’s cousin, Princess Eugenie, has a small tattoo of a black circle behind her left ear.

Lady Amelia Windsor, one of the Duke of Kent’s granddaughters, is also known to have many tattoos. However, she is not a high-ranking royal and therefore is not required to adhere to the stricter rules of senior family members.

Why was Prince Harry in New York?

Prince Harry was in New York during the week of September 22. “During the UN General Assembly high-level week and climate week in New York, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, will be in town to showcase a number of his sponsorships. and philanthropic initiatives,” a spokesperson for Prince Harry said of his schedule, as reported by Town & Country.

The statement continued: “He will participate in engagements with African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award and Travalyst. Additionally, he will continue the work of the Archewell Foundation, the non-profit organization he co-founded with his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex. More details will be shared closer to the week of events.

During his visit to New York, the Duke of Sussex attended the ‘Every Child Protected’ dinner hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). He also spoke on a panel at the Concordia Summit, an organization linked to the Diana Award, named in honor of his mother, Princess Diana.

Harry attended an event for the HALO Trust, a cause also championed by Diana. He then attended the Clinton Global Initiative, where he spoke about the Archewell Foundation Parent Network. Finally, Harry spoke at an event hosted by the Lesotho delegation to the UN and celebrated Travalyst’s fifth anniversary.

Prince Harry is back in the UK, where he will attend the WellChild Awards. He has been a patron of the organization for 15 years.