Harry and Meghan 'broke rank with emotionally impulsive gesture', says expert

Her Majesty the Queen’s pallbearers have been praised for their service to the late monarch after carrying her 500lb coffin from Westminster Hall to St George’s Chapel – but there was more to their duty than carrying her coffin. The coffin bearers, some of whom flew over from Iraq for the Queen’s historic state funeral, were also tasked with something that wasn’t shown on cameras after the 96 year old’s monarch was lowered into the vault.

As the Queen’s funeral got underway at Windsor on Monday, Prince William offered his estranged brother a telling gesture, that an expert claims could be the first glimmer of hope to ending their long running feud. A number of candid shots of the royals were taken at Windsor Castle as the funeral party awaited the arrival of the coffin so that the procession could begin.

Royal fans have swung back at claims that Meghan Markle was the only person to cry at the Queen’s funeral.Images showing the Duchess of Sussex shedding a tear have been circulating widely online and have caused some to claim she was one of the few members of the family to show proper "dignity".Eagle-eyed fans of the family have, however, pointed to a number of other snaps grabbed from the day of the Queen’s funeral (September 19), which show claims there wasn’t a wet eye in the house were unfounded. READ MORE: Tearful Charles can't hide emotion over 'finality' of Queen's death as a 'grieving son' Twitter user @SussexDetective posted on the site that they believed Meghan had been the only one to well up.Above a picture of the Duchess dabbing a wet cheek they wrote: “Meghan being the only one who cried for the Queen…. Sums up everything really”.Then, in an image of Harry and Meghan, added: “The only two I feel for today as they show dignity and love to the Queen for the entire mourning period.”But the claims appeared to be untrue, with a second user being quick to jump in and point out that multiple other members of the Royal Family had in fact broken down in tears during the funeral proceedings for the Queen on Monday.Responding to the tweets, @DallasJacq, said: “People just saying anything on this app lmaooo I can’t”.Then, with his image, he posted pictures of members of the family struggling to keep back tears as they said goodbye to their beloved mother, grandmother and Queen.

Prince Harry sat side by side during the committal service at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel, before the late monarch was laid to rest alongside her husband. At one point, Charlotte, seven, was spotted adjusting her hat before catching the Duke of Sussex's eye, and the pair exchanged a smile.READ MORE: Inside kidnap bid on Princess Anne that saw her held at gunpoint and three men shotRoyal fans on Twitter were quick to notice the adorable moment, with one commenting: "I thought I just caught a little exchange between Harry and Charlotte.

While Queen Elizabeth II was lying in state at the Palace of Westminster last week, the new Prince and Princess of Wales greeted mourners at Sandringham – a place that held a special place in the Queen’s heart. Although the pair have undoubtedly had an emotional week, they smiled and looked moved as they admired flower tributes and gifts left by well-wishers to honour the late monarch. For the first time in 70 years, Britain has a King on the throne.The incredibly sad loss of the Queen marks a huge shift for the country and while the nation mourns, our grieving royal family navigates their changing roles and responsibilities.

The Queen’s royal guards have been snapped taking a rare break without their uniforms on after collectively working a 24-hour schedule.The Yeomen of the Guard – affectionately known as Beefeaters – are a British staple, and are usually made up of retired soldiers who have served in the Armed Forces.Typically located at the Tower of London, the guards have been watching over the late monarch’s coffin in recent days and have been spotted in Westminster Hall standing guard alongside The Gentlemen at Arms, as well as Princess Anne at one point. Queen Elizabeth’s coffin was watched over a 24-hour schedule, with royal guards doing six hour shifts.

Piers Morgan has been criticised for taking a swipe at Meghan Markle shortly before she and other royals arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Queen's funeral. Former actress Meghan had been joined by Sophie, Countess of Wessex as they travelled to the Abbey for the state funeral of the late Queen, while Prince Harry walked behind her coffin.

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest Monday by the royal family during a funeral at Westminster Abbey followed by a burial at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle outside central London. Her state funeral marked the culmination of 10 days of mourning Her Majesty following her death on Sept.

Heading home. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to leave the United Kingdom shortly after attending Queen Elizabeth II‘s state funeral and committal service because they are anxious to see their children, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.

There’s no greater time to come together than while mourning a loved one.

Meghan Markle has had an unsteady relationship with fans of the royal family over the past several years, but according to one royal expert, the Duchess of Sussex might have won some people over throughout the week. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the royal family — including Markle and husband Prince Harry — were reunited all week long to pay respects to the late monarch. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sept.

Danniella Westbrook has said her "heart breaks" at the sight of Prince Harry appearing in a morning suit instead of a military uniform and not being able to salute at the Queen's funeral. The TV star, 48, who played Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap opera, tweeted during the state funeral for Elizabeth II that she felt Her Majesty's grandson had been treated badly.She pointed out that Prince Harry was the son of the now Charles III and had already suffered following the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, following a car crash in Paris in 1997. READ MORE: 'Fuming' Queen's funeral guest 'snubbed' over handshake at Westminster Abbey He and Prince Andrew were both unable to salute the Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the official burial ceremony since they are no longer working royals.Danniella said: "Poor prince harry my heart breaks for that kid, not allowed his uniform or to salute… cant they just bloody let it go, his then king's son and it’s gran's funeral as well hate seeing him being treated like a second class citizen after all his been through with losing his mother."The Queen was saluted twice, once outside Westminster Abbey and before her coffin was taken from Wellington Arch in the centre of London to Windsor, with the King leading his family and numerous military personnel in both salutes.Meanwhile the Dukes of Sussex and York were not allowed to salute because it is a tradition and a duty that is only performed by people who are in uniform. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. The King granted both princes special permission to stand guard around the Queen's coffin in their uniforms while it lay in state in Westminster Hall last

Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest next to her late husband, Prince Philip, Monday, and now, with her funeral complete, many are weighing in on the probable cause of Her Majesty's death. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to royal expert, Katie Nicholl at the Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, where she said the Queen «ultimately died of a broken heart,» just over a year after Prince Philip's passing in April 2021.«That moment where the Queen's coffin was lowered down into the royal vault was very, very powerful.

Prince Harry and Prince William reunited at Monday's funeral for their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, limiting their interactions with each other as they mourned the late monarch at St. George's Chapel.Though the brothers are said to be estranged following Harry and Meghan Markle's decision in 2020 to step down as senior members of the royal family, the pair was seen marking a show of unity during key moments at the funeral — from William inviting Harry and Meghan to sit with them at the committal service to the brothers walking alongside each other during the funeral procession.«What I didn't see was them together other than in the procession, and if you looked at the seating plan, it almost seemed like every effort was being made so that there wasn't an awkward moment where they had to sit side by side,» royal expert Katie Nicholl told ET's Kevin Frazier at Methodist Central Hall Westminster in England of William and Harry's interactions.

Prince Harry proved how supportive he is by making sure to comfort his wife Meghan Markle during Queen Elizabeth II’s emotional funeral on Monday.

LONDON – When Prince Charles became King Charles III and met our newly installed British Prime Minster Liz Truss, he famously said on camera, "We have all been dreading this," and he spoke for the world. I mean, can anyone imagine a world without our dear late Queen Elizabeth? And yet now we have to.This is the new era of King Charles III; and what now after such a moving and magnificent funeral of the queen? Here in London covering this historic event is something I will never ever forget, simply because we are all now living in pure history, and because of that, you notice things you may have not before.

Meghan Markle wowed royal fans with her attire as she arrived alongside Prince Harry at Westminster Abbey in a car behind King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales, Kate and William.The Duchess of Sussex caused a stir on social media, as CNN writer Lisa Respers France gushed over her appearance.Meghan wore a cape sleeve dress from Stella McCartney which she combined with black pumps and a large Dior hat.She wore the white version of the hat during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.The Duchess of Sussex was also seen carrying a mini clutch bag and a pair of black gloves from Valentino.Meghan kept her jewellery minimal and donned a delicate pair of pearl and diamond earrings and her Cartier ‘Love’ Yellow Gold Bracelet.She accessorised her look with earrings gifted to her by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2018 - Meghan wore the earrings during her first royal engagement with the Queen when they visited Chester to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge.Taking to Twitter, CNN's senior writer Lisa touched on Meghan's outfit on what was a "sad day" for the UK.In view of her 18,100 followers, she penned: "On this incredibly sad day for the royal family, Meghan Markle ate & left no crumbs w/ her look.She has always said the Queen was lovely to her.

Meghan Markle's funeral outfit was filled with secret touches that honoured the Queen, it has been revealed. The Duchess of Sussex ensured her entire ensemble paid tribute to Her Majesty as she supported her husband Prince Harry at the service in Westminster Abbey.

The hope of reconciliation. Prince Harry has been granted “a number of olive branches” from the royal family in the days after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, royal expert Myko Clelland exclusively tells Us Weekly.