You don't have to be a body language expert or even know the two personally to realise they didn't behave like sisters-in-law at the funeral. There was no contact, chatting or even fleeting glances. Instead, they acted like strangers forced into a very formal situation.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Reportedly Didn't Talk to Each Other at All During the Queen's Funeral Events.
Meghan and Kate were not photographed talking and appeared stoic, respecting the nature of the ceremony.
Following Queen Elizabeth II's demise, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly 'complained' about being "snubbed and abused" by the Royal Family during the activities surrounding her funeral. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had already arrived in the UK when the Queen passed away.
Kate and Pippa's brother James was also not in attendance, but Princess Kate's mother and father Carole and Michael were. While the limited capacity is likely to be the main reason, another reason could be the fact that Pippa gave birth just months ago.
The consensus had been that Mary was uninvited as there was not enough space in Westminster Abbey, understanding that only two attendees from each foreign delegation were invited. “They uninvited her.
Mourners are arriving at Westminster Abbey
Carole and Michael Middleton have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral.
Duke of Sussex Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle are “very much in love" and “happy together", said Karl Larsen, photographer and friend to Meghan's father Thomas Markle. Karl Larsen's remarks came amid false reports that the couple is heading for a divorce.
According to protocol, only active and working royals may be permitted to wear their military uniform at the Queen's funeral. Following his separation from the royal family, Harry was also stripped of his honorary military roles including Captain General of the Royal Marines.
Buckingham Palace said that only working members of the royal family would wear military uniform for the big ceremonial events taking place during the mourning period for the Queen. Since both Harry and Andrew have stepped away from their royal duties, they wore civilian clothes, despite being retired service members.
Following Queen Elizabeth II's demise, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly 'complained' about being "snubbed and abused" by the Royal Family during the activities surrounding her funeral.
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“Meghan and Kate are actually getting along really well and have been in touch more often,” the insider explained. “Meghan and Kate's relationship was never that close. And now they're closer than ever and working on their relationship for the sake of the family.”
Often Royals will be expected to shake a lot of hands during funerals and large events, so this could be part of the reason that gloves were worn or taken by the women. Another reason is modesty - the Queen wore gloves partially because she wanted to ensure that no part of her arms were exposed.
At the time, she paired it with a black fascinator, a pair of pearl and diamond earrings and a face mask because of the coronavirus policies in place at the time.
Harry and Meghan were sat in the second row for the Queen's funeral at Westminster Abbey because her grandchildren were placed in 'approximate age order', it was reported today.
That's because only working members of the Royal Family have been allowed to wear a military uniform while at public events commemorating the Queen. This has excluded Harry as well as Prince Andrew. Harry lost his honorary military titles when he stepped down as a working royal in 2020.
During Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey, the palace seated Harry and Meghan directly behind Harry's father, King Charles III, and the Queen Consort Camilla. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were among other royal family members, right at the foot of the high altar.
This means Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, as non-working members of the royal family, will not be wearing military uniforms throughout the week. According to the Palace, Prince Andrew will only wear his uniform "as a special mark of respect" at the final vigil at Westminster Hall.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may have parted ways with Spotify, but the royal couple is still working with Netflix. The two signed a reported $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020, and it is still ongoing.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been fast at work unveiling a slew of ventures since they shocked the world by stepping down as working royals three years ago, launching into books—with Harry's bestselling Spare shattering records—along with movies, television and podcasts that have an estimated value of more than ...
“There's no question of a headline-grabbing, public parting of the way,” a Netflix source told the paper. “Netflix was pleased to sign Harry and Meghan, and is looking for some great ideas going forward. But the remainder of the deal relies on them producing those good ideas.
The Princess of Wales' family attended the service in London and Windsor. Share this: The Princess of Wales' parents, Carole and Michael Middleton were pictured arriving at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen following her sad passing on 8 September.
The Middleton family's wealth is the result of their business combined with the trust funds inherited from Olive Christiana Middleton (née Lupton), whom the BBC reported in 2011 as being Michael Middleton's aristocrat grandmother. This wealth has resulted in the Middletons being reported to be multi-millionaires.
LONDON — The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II cost the U.K. government around £162 million ($201.4 million), the Treasury said on Thursday. The U.K.'s longest-serving monarch died on Sept.