Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'refusing to reach out to Kate and William' on UK trip

Prince Harry has returned to the UK alongside Meghan Markle ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday, September 19.It is an emotional time for the entire Royal Family, but for Prince Harry it is particularly tough after the two shared a ‘unique bond’ over the years.Despite the Royal rift that has splintered the family in recent years, the Queen always remained supportive of Harry.In turn, Harry, who is celebrating his 38th birthday today (September 15), continually showed his support for the monarch, despite stepping away from the Royal Family as a full-time working member.Here is everything you need to know about their relationship.Earlier this year, Harry got the chance to visit the Queen during his trip to Europe for the Invictus Games.In April 2022, Prince Harry sat down with NBC News’ Today show after visiting the monarch in the UK.Harry said: "Being with her, it was great, it was just so nice to see her.

TV presenter Lorraine has defended Prince Harry for holding hands with wife Meghan Markle as the pair left Westminster Hall on Wednesday (September 14).The ITV host was commenting on how, while other members of the Royal Family looked stoic in their grief, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex grasped hands in support of one another and praised the Duchess of Sussex for “supporting” her husband during a discussion with Jennie Bond. Lorraine said of Harry, whose birthday it is today: “He did look absolutely shattered the poor wee soul." She continued: "And on the way out [of the service] quite instinctively he held hands with his wife as he should," adding,"I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

Prince Harry wanted to take more of a lead role at the service held for the Queen yesterday, according to a body language expert.The Duke of Sussex took more of a back seat and watched as Her Majesty's coffin was carried into Westminster Hall in preparation for her lying-in-state.And body language expert Judi James says the prince - who wasn't even permitted to wear a military uniform during the service - wanted to do more and even help carry the coffin, his body language revealed.READ MORE: King Charles III hailed as 'badass' over calm reaction to failed assassinationJudi told The Sun Online: "Harry’s fingers seemed to clench and unclench a couple of times as though steeling himself for the sight of the coffin and his eyes took on a rather haunted expression, with steepled brows illustrating his sadness."As he watch the coffin being lowered at the end of the walk, one hand stroked his frock coat in a self-comfort ritual and his shoulders rolled gently as though miming the act of loading and carrying the coffin, suggesting he would have liked to be the one helping to carry it." The Duke then followed brother Will and his wife Kate Middleton out of Westminster Hall following the service, holding hands with wife Meghan all the while.In a procession prior to the service, "feuding" brothers William and Harry walked next to each other alongside their father King Charles III behind the Queen's coffin.

A body language expert has pointed out Kate Middleton’s “icy” stare straight through Meghan Markle during their reunion on Sunday. The new Princess of Wales and Meghan, both 41, were brought together as brothers Prince William and Prince Harry reunited at Windsor Castle.The foursome greeted royal fans gathered outside who offered their condolences following the Queen’s death.

The royal family gathered to show their respect for the late Queen Elizabeth II at a service at Westminster Hall to commence the lying in state, which precedes the Queen's state funeral on 19 September. Before departing from the service, the Duchess of Sussex was seen taking a deep curtsy before her grandmother-in-law’s coffin. Traditionally, women in the royal family curtsy if they're seeing the monarch for the first time that day, while men usually greet the monarch with a head bow.

Meghan Markle has cancelled an appearance at a lavish LA awards event to support her grieving husband. The 41-year-old reportedly declined the offer to attend the glitzy ceremony at Variety following the death of the Queen.

Prince Harry has engaged in a fair few royal scandals that have shocked the nation. From a short stint in rehab to the Nazi uniform scandal, Prince Harry has often been seen as the rebellious brother in comparison to heir-to-the-throne Prince William, who has managed to keep his controversies to a minimum.Years before King Charles III's youngest son left the firm, his royal antics were often captured under the spotlight, labelling the Prince as the firm's 'royal bad boy'.But what are Prince Harry's most controversial moments?Headlined 'Harry the Nazi', an article with an image of Prince Harry dressed in Nazi uniform at a Halloween party made the front page of The Sun newspaper.The image sparked outrage, with the prince issuing a public apology reading: "[I am] very sorry if I caused any offence or embarrassment to anyone.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "broke rank" with an emotional gesture during royal proceedings yesterday, a body language expert has claimed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took part in the ceremony as they followed the Queen's coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall separately on Wednesday afternoon and later held hands in the hall. Harry walked alongside his brother, the new Prince of Wales, and other senior royals as they paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Meghan Markle and Sophie Wessex looked united in grief yesterday as they made their way to Westminster Hall together as part of the procession of the Queen’s coffin from Buckingham Palace. As Camilla, Queen Consort, and Kate Middleton made their way to the ceremony, 41 year old Meghan and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 57, could be seen following the duo in a separate car. And while Meghan and Sophie are rarely seen alone together, the pair share many similarities, including the fact that they both married into the royal family.

Meghan Markle and the new Princess of Wales Kate Middleton have been featured heavily on television since Her Majesty The Queen died last week (September 8).

Prince Harry is celebrating his 38th birthday today - but the day "will haunt him" as it comes just a week after the death of his grandmother.The Duke of Sussex's "second-saddest birthday" comes just seven days after Queen Elizabeth II tragically died on September 8 - and the timing of the celebrations could bring up memories of his mother's passing just two weeks before his 13th birthday 25 years ago.Royal expert Eric Schiffer believes that the timing of his grandmother's death will cause the Duke to rethink the "cesspool of aggravation he and wife Meghan created for Her Majesty" in the years leading up to her death.READ MORE: Charles and Camilla's 'secret son' wrote letter to frail Queen demanding DNA testSchiffer told the Daily Star: "Harry’s birthday will likely bring up the pain of his mother’s death."[It will] cause him to revisit things that he might have wished he did over with his grandmother including some of the positions that he and Meghan took that led to a cesspool of aggravation for Her Majesty."The Prince's birthday also comes amid reports that he and Meghan turned down an invitation by the Queen to visit her and other royals at Balmoral just weeks before Her Majesty's death.Royal expert Katie Nicholl revealed on GB News earlier this month that the late monarch had invited the couple to join a "big sleepover" at the royal residence in Aberdeenshire - an olive branch that the couple reportedly rejected.To Di For Daily podcast host told the Daily Star: "This will be an especially sad birthday for Harry who will be haunted by the fact that he was invited to spend time with the Queen just days before her death and rejected the idea."The Daily Star has contacted Harry's representatives for comment.

had "upset the hierarchy", the Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by wearing jewellery given to her by the late monarch. Meghan, 41, wore the elegant pair of pearl and diamond drop earrings that had been given to her by her husband's late grandmother when they undertook their first joint solo engagement in June 2018, just a month after she married Prince Harry.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle after the pair were reunited on Sunday (Sept 11).The pair, along with their husbands, appeared together for a walkabout at Windsor as crowds gathered to lay tributes following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week. The frosty moment saw the newly dubbed Princess of Wales giving a very intense glare towards the Duchess of Sussex as she initially refused to stand near her before Prince William brought her forward to smile and wave at the crowd.READ MORE: Meghan was so ‘awkwardly nervous’ during walkabout she didn't know whether to waveKate had seemed to notice that the public had cameras on her she switched to a grin - but eagle-eyed royal fans still noticed, sending clips of it viral on social media.One user tweeted: "One day satan going to deal with Kate Middleton.

Meghan Markle has turned down an invitation to attend a swanky awards ceremony in the US following the death of The Queen. Meghan, 41, was due to be honoured at an event hosted by Variety, to celebrate the publication of its ‘Power of Women’ issue on September 28. The Duchess of Sussex had been approached by the magazine to appear alongside other famous women including Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, as they discussed the "tropes holding women back”.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were given the royal titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by Queen Elizabeth II following their wedding in May 2018. Since then, Harry and Markle have faced heavy scrutiny and gave up their senior royal roles in 2020 and moved to Montecito, California.There have been several petitions made online requesting that the Duke and Duchess be stripped of their royal titles. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich shared with Fox News Digital Meghan and Harry were "welcomed with open arms at the time" after their title appointing.  Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex face pressure after petition forms to have their royal titles removed.

Prince Harry is set to spend his birthday undergoing preparations for the Queen's funeral, following her death last week.It will be a bittersweet day for the Duke of Sussex, who turns 38 today (September 15), with his grandmother passing away just one week ago (September 8).Her final birthday message to her grandson was for his 37th birthday last year, with Elizabeth II writing a heartfelt message, despite Harry previously making the difficult decision to leave the Royal Family and build a new life for himself and wife Meghan Markle in the US.READ MORE: Prince Harry fans rage at 'inappropriate' outfit decision during Queen's coffin processionThe family's social media accounts uploaded four pictures of Harry on his birthday, including one with Meghan in Australia in 2018 and another of the Duke with schoolchildren in Botswana.The Queen's final birthday message to Prince Harry read: "Wishing The Duke of Sussex a happy birthday today!"Given the reportedly fractious relations between Harry and the rest of the Royal Family, no doubt the proceedings will be having an effect on his wellbeing.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.A body language expert claimed that his face looked to "etched in sadness" while marching behind the Queen's coffin.While the pair were said to have a strong bond, with Harry even going as far to name his daughter Lilibet, which was the Queen's nickname, it will likely bring back memories of his own mother's funeral, which he attended at age 12.Onlookers noted that Prince Harry was dressed in a black suit rather than wearing uniform like other members of the family.Despite serving in the Army for 10 years, rising

Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been thrown back into Royal life in London.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remained in the UK after the Queen, Harry's grandmother, died on Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Meghan, 41, and Harry, 37, were already in the UK when Her Majesty was placed under medical supervision, as they'd flown over from the US to attend charity events in Manchester and London a few days prior.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have kept their three children out of the spotlight and focused on their education as they are "prioritizing stability" amid mourning Queen Elizabeth II who died nearly one week ago at the age of 96. The newly-appointed Prince and Princess of Wales only recently brought Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to their new school on Tuesday, Sept. 7, just two days before Her Majesty passed away.  William walked alongside Prince Harry and behind their father, King Charles III, as the Queen's coffin was transported from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall on Wednesday.

Dan Walker, 45, has been jumping to the royal family's defence after the family, especially Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have come under heavy scrutiny since the Queen died.The former BBC Breakfast presenter hit out at one social media user, as well as telling his Twitter followers that the family "deserve to be cut a little slack".Dan took to Twitter to point out that Harry was grieving in view of his 774,000 followers.Controversially Addict Scrabble wrote: "Why the **** do #HarryandMegan have to hold hands when leaving Westminster Hall? #RIPQueenElizabeth."The tweet sparked a lot of attention, receiving over 600 retweets and 4,000 comments.Dan chimed back at the social media user: "I think his grandmother may have just died Sandy. He's probably not having the best week."MikeBowden replied: "Kate and Wills didn't!, nor did anyone.