Meghan Markle 'spoke to The Queen' ahead of Prince Philip's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II opened British Parliament on Tuesday, but there wasn't the traditional pomp and circumstance. The 95-year-old reigning monarch opted to scale down the event this year, traveling to the Houses of Parliament in a car rather than a carriage. She also chose not to wear a crown or an elegant gown for the occasion.

Royal sources recently spoke to commentator Dan Wootton via Mirror UK and revealed how the former Duchess Meghan Markle prepared herself for meeting Prince William back in 2018. While that initial sit down is understood to have gone off without a hitch, William is allegedly deeply upset by his sister-in-law's Oprah Winfrey interview.

The late Prince Philip was reportedly "saddened" that his family was being portrayed as a "soap opera" during the time of his passing and would have told Harry and Meghan Markle "nobody's interested" in response to their Oprah interview, an insider recently told Mirror UK.  Gyles Brandreth, a Celebrity Gogglebox star, royal biographer and former Tory MP, recently claimed that his late friend and royal Philip wasn't happy with the way the Royal Family was being portrayed and he would have thought

Queen Elizabeth II is mourning the love of her life. After Prince Philip died at the age of 99 on April 9, the British royal paid tribute to her husband of over 73 years with a heartbreaking statement honoring his life and legacy.

Queen Elizabeth II is ringing in her 95th birthday on a somber note. On Wednesday, the Royal Family account shared details of how the reigning British monarch is spending her milestone birthday. «This year The Queen remains at Windsor Castle during a period of Royal Mourning following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh,» the account shared of Her Royal Highness. Today is The Queen’s 95th birthday.

Piers Morgan asked social media if there has ever been a more heartbreaking picture of the Queen than that shown at Prince Philip's funeral.Piers, who joined millions around the globe to watch the emotional service at St George's Chapel, admitted it was 'devastating' to watch the Queen sitting alone during her most vulnerable moment.Former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers put a crying emoji on Twitter as he watched the funeral before posting the image of The Queen sat by herself on a church

Queen Elizabeth II penned a handwritten note in honor of her husband Prince Philip, who sadly passed away at the age of 99. The reigning British monarch, 94, tearfully said her final goodbye to her husband of 73 years at his funeral on April 17, and placed a sweet note on top of his casket.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip had a love that spanned decades.It was an emotional day for the 94-year-old head of the British Monarchy, as she laid her beloved husband of 73 years to rest, and said goodbye with a touching letter. The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral was held at St.

Queen Elizabeth II said goodbye to her husband of 73 years during Saturday's moving funeral service for Prince Philip. The 94-year-old British monarch, who celebrates her 95th birthday next week, wore a black hat and coat dress with a strand of pearls for the service. She also wore a diamond-covered broach and a black-and-white face mask, following COVID-19 procedures. In a heartbreaking image, the queen sat alone inside St.

Here’s the moment Prince Harry and Prince William walked separately behind Prince Philip’s coffin during the procession for their grandfather’s funeral.

When Prince Philip passed away in April 2021, his death marked the passing of Britain’s longest-serving royal consort in the nation’s history. But one question many had upon his passing was why Prince Philip was not a king, despite being married to Queen Elizabeth II for over 70 years? The answer has to do with a surprising royal tradition.

Prince Philip's funeral will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away aged 99 on April 9, 2021 at Windsor Castle.

Kate Middleton is reportedly set to act as a peacemaker between Prince Harry and Prince William following their rift.The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, is understood to be helping brothers Harry, 36, and 38 year old William put on a “unified” front for the Queen following Prince Philip’s death. Duchess of Sussex Harry returned to the UK from the US earlier this week, while his pregnant wife Meghan Markle remains in the US following physician’s advice.

The Queen reportedly understands why Meghan Markle has decided to stay away from Prince Philip’s funeral.The Duchess of Sussex remains in the US while her husband Prince Harry has flown to the UK to join the Royal Family in mourning the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, who died age 99 last week. Meghan, 39, is currently pregnant with her and 36 year old Harry’s second child and was advised by doctors not to fly, Buckingham Palace confirmed last week.

Due to the ongoing rift between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the royal family, many wondered if The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would travel to the UK to attend Prince Philip's funeral. Those speculations were put to rest when it was revealed that Harry had flown to his homeland over the weekend and is currently quarantining at his Frogmore Cottage home ahead of the funeral, which is set to take place on April 17 at St.

Meghan Markle will be absent from Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday as she is expecting her second child – a girl – with her husband Prince Harry, and according to a report on Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II "understands why" Harry had to travel home to the United Kingdom alone.

Meghan Markle didn’t join her husband Prince Harry for Prince Philip’s funeral – and some royal experts believe it was the right decision for the couple. The Duke of Sussex touched down in the U.K.