'Uneasy' Prince Harry is 'not comfortable' with Hollywood trained Meghan, says expert

Those who attended the Duke of Edinburgh's memorial service this morning were discussing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's absence with the late royal's former protection officer describing their excuse for not attending as "nonsense".

Senior royals gathered to honor the life of Prince Philip on Tuesday. Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Andrew and other extended family were in attendance.  Prince Harry chose not to attend the thanksgiving service. He had no plans to travel to the United Kingdom during late March, a spokesperson for the royal previously confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Prince Harry has faced fresh criticism over his decision not to attend his grandfather Prince Philip’s memorial service. The prince announced his decision not to return for the memorial service, which took place on Tuesday morning, after he raised concerns about his safety during his trips to the UK.The Duke threatened legal action to acquire security for his family when they fly over from the US.

Several members of the Royal Family attended a memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II‘s late husband, Prince Philip, on Tuesday, March 29. Prince George, 8, and Princess Charlotte, 6, were at Westminster Abbey to honor their great-grandfather, who passed away at the age of 99 in April 2021. The royal siblings were pictured arriving at the event with their parents, Prince William, 39, and Kate Middleton, 40. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s youngest child, son Prince Louis, 3, is too young to attend the service.

Honoring their great-grandfather. Prince William and Duchess Kate’s eldest two children attended Prince Philip’s memorial service on Tuesday, March 29.

Today almost 2000 special guests have gathered at Westminster Abbey to remember Prince Philip. After his funeral was restricted by Covid-19 laws in place last year – which left Her Majesty, 95, sat alone – those who were unable to attend have come together to pay their respects. The day marked the first public outing by Prince Andrew since he settled out of court with Virginia Giuffre, after being accused of sexual assault – which he has denied.

Prince Harry should have hired private security to attend Prince Philip's memorial today (March 29) in London, says Samantha Markle It comes as The Royal Family and dignitaries from all over the world descend on Westminister Abbey to pay tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh who died in April 2021. Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will not be attending the event as they are "unable to return to his home" as they say it is too dangerous for the Sussexexs.

Harry’s decision comes after he expressed his concerns about the lack of security available for his family while they are in the UK.He is involved in a legal battle with the Home Office and is arguing that his private security team cannot match police protection granted to full-time royals.A legal representative said in a statement in January: “Prince Harry inherited a security risk at birth, for life."He remains sixth in line to the throne, served two tours of combat duty in Afghanistan, and in recent years his family has been subjected to well-documented neo-Nazi and extremist threats."It adds that Harry wants to personally pay for police protection “not impose on the taxpayer”.Since he and Meghan moved to California two years ago, Harry has returned to the UK twice: for Prince Philip’s funeral and for the unveiling of Princess Diana’s statueTheir son Archie, two, has not returned to the country since their departure and their baby daughter Lilibet has never visited, nor met, her great-grandmother, the Queen.

Piers Morgan has hit out at "shameful" Prince Harry who is not attending the memorial service for his late grandfather, Prince Philip.Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will not be attending the event as they are "unable to return to his home" as it is too dangerous for the Sussexes following an incident in July 2021 when the Duke was chased by hoards of paparazzi upon his return to the country.The couple lost their right to protection from the Met Police after stepping down as senior working royals in January 2020.Instead, Harry and Meghan have remained in California with their two children while members of the British Royal Family descend on Westminster Abbey to honour the late Duke of Edinburgh.In a scathing attack, Piers said: "Imagine missing your mentor grandfather's memorial service because you're such a spoiled brat you'd rather sulk in your Californian mansion than be there to support your grandmother? Shameful."A statement released on behalf of Harry read: "A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirms that Prince Harry will not be returning to the UK for the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip on March 29."He does, however, hope to visit the Queen as soon as possible."Members of the extended royal family, including Lady Sarah Chatto, her sons Arthur and Sam, Zenouska Mowatt, Lady Amelia Windsor Helen Taylor, Flora Ogilvy and her brother all joined The Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex Westminster Abbey.Harry is currently involved in a battle with the Home Office over his right to protection from specialist police officers from The Met, due to his claim to the throne.

Queen has been pictured heading towards Prince Philip's memorial service with Prince Andrew amid rumours that she may cancel due to having mobility problems. Members of the Royal Family, more than 30 foreign royals, the Duke’s wider family and friends, and 500 representatives from his patronages and charities have gathered at Westminster Abbey to celebrate his life. The thanksgiving service was cut down to a relatively brief 50 minutes and has been described as a "tightly managed no thrills affair".

Queen is believed to be attending her late husband Prince Philip's memorial service today amid fears that she'd have to cancel due to possible mobility issues.Her Majesty will be joining other members of the Royal Family at Westminster Abbey today to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh's life and work.As well as the Firm, more than 30 foreign royals, the Duke’s wider family and friends, and 500 representatives from his patronages and charities will all be gathering to pay their respects.The thanksgiving service was cut down to a relatively brief 50 minutes and has been described to run as a "tightly managed no thrills affair". A source speaking the Sun previously suggested that Buckingham Palace officials were trying to find a way of getting the 95-year-old Queen into Westminster Abbey without being seen.

Queen is still hopeful she will join her family in a poignant memorial for Prince Philip later today (Tuesday).But although the monarch is mentioned in the Order of Service, Buckingham Palace is expected to confirm as late as Tuesday morning whether or not she will be able attend the event – which is of special significance to her.The 95-year-old head of state pulled out of the Commonwealth Day service earlier this month due to comfort issues and has spoken about not being able to move.She recently recovered from Covid-19 and appeared on good form at Windsor last week.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will definitely not be in attendance.Controversially, Prince Andrew Duke of York will be in attendance despite recently settling a sexual assault civil case in the US out of court.The Palace said the Queen has been actively involved in the plans for the service, with many elements reflecting her wishes.And in another emotional nod to her late husband, several of the details in the service were actually planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself.Missing gestures from Philip's pre-pandemic arrangements will see young Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award holders and members of the youth UK Cadet Force associations line the steps of Westminster Abbey as guests arrive.The duke's express wishes for the congregation to join and sing the rousing hymn Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer, and for the clergy from Windsor, Sandringham and Balmoral to play a special part will finally be granted on Tuesday.The duke had an active role in the day-to-day management of the estates for many years.He wanted the minister of Crathie Church near Balmoral, the rector of Sandringham and the chaplain to the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor Great Park, to take

Royal Family by not attending Prince Philip's memorial.The Duke of Sussex confirmed he would not be attending his grandfather's memorial service in a decision that a royal expert has said he will regret.Prince Harry's lack of attendance at the event is set to stir controversy, and royal commentator Victoria Arbiter has said the decision is "disappointing". Although Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle left their royal duties behind in March 2020, the pair are still connected to members of The Firm, with frustrations reported between Harry and his brother, Prince William.

Prince Harry once smacked the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who tragically died on Friday at the age of 50 – and royal fans are less than impressed.The Duke of Sussex and drumming legend met backstage a Foo Fighters show in 2015, which is where the extremely bizarre encounter occurred.Hawkins spoke on The Howard Stern show last year and claimed the ex-royal slapped him across the face after he complained to him that he was feeling tired before the show.He said the slap was painful but it still "p****ed me off, actually".Recalling the events, he said: "He walked in and goes, 'How are you doing?' I said, 'I can't wake up. I'm so tired.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have been “hurt” over how they learned of Prince Philip’s death after being kept in the dark over the Duke of Edinburgh's health, according to an expert.The death of his grandfather reportedly came as a shock to Harry as he was not “privy” to his health because he was “not on good terms” with the Royal Family.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly learned of Philip’s death when a US police officer turned up at their door rather than through a family member. Royal expert Kinsey Schofield, founder of To Di For Daily and host of To Di For Daily Podcast, believes the couple were “hurt” by not being informed of his health beforehand.

Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal tour to the Caribbean would have been a "roaring triumph" if Meghan Marke and Prince Harry had done it, claims a royal expert.The Cambridge's trip hasn't exactly gone smoothly, with anti-monarchy protests over the Royal Family's colonial past, and Belize and Jamaica announcing their intentions to become republics.There were also several gaffes, including poorly angled photographs will children behind fences and Kate appearing to be openly snubbed by Jamaican politician Lisa Hanna.However, according to journalist and author Tony Parsons, this wouldn't have been the case had the Sussexes made the trip. Writing in The Sun he said: "William and Kate did their very best.

Prince Harry has been urged to skip the Oscars awards ceremony and instead travel to the UK to attend a memorial for the late Prince Philip.The 37-year-old is set to miss his grandfather’s remembrance service due to security concerns over him travelling back to England. But the controversial royal could still attend the Hollywood awards event with his partner Meghan Markle – despite royal experts warning him it would be a bad idea, reports The Express.Pundit Angela Mollard told Australian morning show Sunrise: "There's a lot of talk it's going to go ahead but can you really turn up and stand on the stage at the Oscars and not turn up for your grandfather's memorial?“I've got a problem with that.

Piers Morgan on social media after the former Good Morning Britain host invited her to appear on his new show Uncensored.The Nothing Compares To You singer was asked to appear on Piers' new talk show shortly after the death of her son Shane O' Connor, but rejected the TV host's invitation.Sinead recently shared a screenshot of the email she sent to Piers in response to the invitation, with the caption: "Piers Morgan's been trying to get me on his breakfast show since Shaney died. "Here's what I emailed him in response: Hopefully you'll chortle your tea out your nose."Her reply to Piers Morgan read: "Hi Piers, I think it's best I don't do your show because of the irresistible temptation I would have to point out that you're dying to be balls deep in Meghan Markle so bad it's driven you crazy, and that your dislike of Prince Harry is down to his being balls deep in her ten times a day."It being the case that if you were ever to get near her, which would never happen, you'd last ten seconds: and that would be that for ten days."Sinead's response to Piers Morgan has since divided fans, with some applauding the singer, while others were less impressed.One social media user said: "Sinead wins...

Samantha, has shared her thoughts on Prince Harry's announcement that he will not be attending a memorial service for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Harry will not return to the UK from the US to join the Royal Family at the high-profile occasion in Westminster Abbey on March 29, a spokesperson for the duke confirmed.Philip died just under a year ago in April 2021 at the age of 99, with Harry returning to the UK for his funeral, without Meghan.The duke wants to bring his son Archie and baby daughter Lilibet to visit from the US, but he and his family are "unable to return to his home" because it is too dangerous, a legal representative previously said.Former military serviceman Harry, 36, is currently taking legal action against the Home Office who stripped him of his security from the Met Police after stepping down as a working royal.Speaking exclusively to Daily Star from her home in Florida, his sister-in-law, Samantha said: "I think the bottom line is naturally, he would have security, asking to make security such a big issue seems like some sort of excuse on the grounds that the whole Royal Family are attending."As the whole world has seen The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children live such high profile lives yet with a resemblance of normality, they don't always take private jets and travel coach (economy), while on royal duty they have security, it's the same with Princess Anne."Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duty and wanted to pursue the red carpets and be American so therefore it only seems right and protocol that they're not entitled to the same benefits that royal duty comes with."She added: "To demand it, he's a family member, that hasn't changed but to demand things that being in duty

Prince Harry and Prince William's rift cannot be healed because of the former's upcoming memoir, according to a royal expert. The two brothers have reportedly been on opposite sides of a royal feud for some time now, dating back to at least when Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their senior royal roles in early 2020.

Meghan Markle released the name of her upcoming Spotify podcast in a bid to "steal the spotlight" from William and Kate's Caribbean tour according to royal fans. The podcast - called Archetypes - will launch this summer and will be hosted by Meghan Markle.