The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, waved goodbye to the UK as they returned to their home in California. While they made an appearance at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on September 19, the royal couple first arrived in the UK two weeks early to attend a programme.
After some time away from British soil, Markle and Harry visited Manchester in the first week of September. They flew to attend the One Young World Summit, which was held on September 5. After the Queen’s death on October 8, Markle and Harry stayed longer to attend the funeral and accession of her father, King Charles III.
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Before the late Queen, there were rumors that Harry and Meghan had strained their relationship with some members of the royal family. The king helped to dispel some of these rumors when he spoke of his love for the couple during his first speech as the new king.
Read on to learn more.
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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Attend The Queen’s Funeral
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Despite Harry and Markle’s joint decision to step down from their senior positions in the royal family, they occupied a highly visible place at the funeral. The couple announced their decision to step back from their royal duties in March 2021.
In addition to their duties, the Duke and Duchess lost access to their royal security and income protection. After serving in the British army for many years, Harry also had to give up his military title.
During the state funeral, which was held in the palace of Westminster Abbey, the couple took their position directly behind King Charles III, Harry’s father. The King automatically ascends the throne upon the Queen’s death. His wife, Camilla, became Queen consort.
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While a few members of the Royal Family wore their uniforms to the funeral, Buckingham Palace reportedly prevented Harry from following, as he no longer works there. He originally left the UK after resigning in January 2020.
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They Are In The UK Before The Funeral
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The Duke and Duchess had already been in the UK two weeks before the late Queen died each Daily Mail. The Manchester event, which they attended, hosted young leaders from over 190 countries. In addition to gracing the event as a member of the royal family, Markle was also present as a counselor of the organization.
The 41-year-old former actress also sat next to Jamie Oliver, Justin Trudeau, and Sir Richard Branson, among others. The royal couple also plan to attend an event in Germany ahead of next year’s Invictus Games.
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The recent visit marks their first visit to the UK since they appeared for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June to mark 70 years on the throne. Once word reached the couple that the Queen was in good health, Harry visited the castle to be by her side. However, he died that day at the age of 96.
Prince Harry Pays Tribute to the Queen
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After he died, the Duke and Duchess appeared at the palace two days later, along with his brother and wife, Prince William and Kate Middleton. While together, Harry talks to the people outside the building about how the castle is dealing with the king’s death.
“In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, and in mourning her loss, we are all reminded of her guiding compass to so many in her commitment to service and duty,” he said, according to a video taken by Sun.
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Harry said, “It’s a lonely place up there now without him.” He also noted that the royal family misses him very much and will never forget him, saying, “Every room he’s in, we feel his presence all the time.” He also added a personal note to her, saying that he would “forever” be “grateful” to have “met” her.
Although the Queen’s circumstances brought them together, this was the first time the public had seen the siblings together in nearly three years. After their first appearance together in nearly three years, the couple reunited at Westminster Hall for the royal coffin reception on September 14.
King Charles III Meets Prince Harry And Meghan Markle
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Even before Queen Elizabeth’s death, there were rumors that Harry and Meghan had a strained relationship with some members of the royal family. These members include Prince William, King Charles himself, and Queen Camilla.
During the King’s first public address as the new head of the British monarchy, he spoke about the couple. He said, “I also want to express my love to Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives abroad.”
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