According to the Daily Mail, Meghan and Harry were told they would have to make their own way to their seats alongside the Earl and the Countess of Wessex, which would be embarrassing for the pair.
The British tabloid claims that William and Kate "defused" the situation and decided to sit in front of Harry and Meghan as they waited for the Queen, Charles and Camilla to arrive - rather than partake in the VIP party.
However, over 2,000 orders of service had been signed off and printed which clearly stated that the Cambridges would enter with the main royal party.
Kate and William's olive branch did little to ease tensions, as they were met with a frosty reception when the arrived at the ceremony.
Read more on newidea.com.au