Why Sophie Wessex and Prince Edward's rarely seen son didn't make appearance after Queen's death

The Queen's tragic reaction to the news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving the Royal Family has been revealed, according to a new book.

Prince William has spoken in public for the first time since the late Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral. The new Prince of Wales, 40, had been due to attend the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit in New York on Wednesday 21 September. While he couldn't attend in person due to the "saddest of occasions", he instead addressed the summit via video call.

King Charles became heir to the throne at just three-years-old when his mother was crowned Queen following the death of George VI.

HOLLY Willoughby is battling for her This Morning job amid claims she skipped the Queen’s lying-in-state queue. A petition for her to go is gaining momentum despite an on-air apology yesterday.

She commented that the Royal Family should show sympathy to Harry "after all he's been through" following the death of his mum, Princess Diana.Danniella said on Twitter: “Poor prince Harry my heart breaks for that kid, not allowed his uniform or to salute…“Cant they just b****y 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 he's been through with losing his mother."(sic)Queen Elizabeth II was saluted twice during the service. The first time was outside Westminster Abbey, while the second was before her coffin was taken from Wellington Arch to Windsor. Andrew and Harry kept their hands to their sides while King Charles III and the Duke of Sussex's brother Prince William saluted the late Queen. A Royal expert has since commented on the treatment of Harry and Meghan Markle at the funeral, and said that he thinks the pair will return to America “fuming” over their poor reception. Expert Tom Bower said, speaking to GB News: “I thought the whole way the rest of the Royal Family treated Meghan and Harry today showed that they had very little sympathy towards them. “And, in return, Meghan and Harry looked quite angry that they were not being treated with the respect they think they deserve. “They are going to go back to Montecito fuming and the autobiography [of Prince Harry] will soon be dug out and released. “I would have loved to have known what Sophie Wessex said to Meghan Markle as they drove in the limousine between Westminster Hall and the church.” Following the death of the Queen, Prince Harry and Meghan, alongside Prince William and Kate, appeared outside Windsor Castle to greet wellwishers and see people’s tributes to the late

The public are once again warming to Meghan Markle and she supported husband Prince Harry in the wake of his grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s death, according to an expert. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have frequently found themselves at the centre of controversies and made the decision to step down as working royals.

At 11.55am yesterday Perth and Kinross residents joined millions of people around the world in a unified two-minute silence in remembrance of the late Queen Elizabeth II during her state funeral.

This is the moment a TV presenter fell asleep during the Queen's lengthy funeral service yesterday afternoon.

Following the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19 September a committal service was held at St George’s Chapel and her heir paid a poignant tribute to her with his seating plan. King Charles III, 73, occupied the seat at the end of the row, which was the same one her late Majesty sat in during Prince Philip’s funeral service last year.

Meghan Markle was seen sharing a comforting smile with her niece Princess Charlotte as the Royal Family left Westminster Abbey following the Queen's funeral. Noticing the distress the young royal must be in following the death of her great-grandmother, the Duchess of Sussex gave Princess Charlotte a sweet grin when she gazed over her shoulder after leaving the building.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's funeral was held on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey, and then her coffin was driven to Windsor where Zara and Mike Tindall's daughter Mia made a surprise appearance. MORE: Prince George comforted by great aunt Sophie Wessex during Queen's funeralMia, seven joined her parents to commemorate the Queen's life at St George's Chapel. The couple also share Lena, four, and one-year-old son Lucas who were not in attendance, likely because they are too young.

Meghan Markle has tried to keep a ‘lowered profile’ at the late Queen Elizabeth II ’s funeral, says body language expert Judi James. Speaking exclusively to OK! Judi says that the Duchess of Sussex appeared to be standing back during her arrival at the ceremony and keeping a low profile, likely out of respect for her late grandmother-in-law.

Stacey Solomon posted a heartfelt message about losing a loved one ahead of the Queen's funeral. As the service was broadcast over all terrestrial channels, with regular programming suspended for coverage of the majestic ceremony, the Loose Women presenter took to Instagram to share her thoughts.

Camilla was seen getting frustrated over Princess Charlotte and Prince George's antics at the Queen's funeral, a lip reader has noticed.After a sombre funeral service at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III led his siblings and sons Prince William and Prince Harry in a procession behind the Queen's coffin.Camilla and Kate Middleton travelled with Charlotte and George and arrived at Wellington Arch by car, while Harry's wife Meghan Markle and Sophie Wessex joined separately.READ MORE: Princess Charlotte's adorably polite comment at Queen's funeral spotted by lip readerAs the entourage lined up to join King Charles and senior royals, lip reader Jeremy Freeman spotted the fun exchange between the two young royals.George, who stands next to Kate by the car, appears to pinch his seven-year-old sister.Charlotte quickly turns around and stares at George, before facing forwards saying: "Ow!"Behind them, Meghan was seen tilting her head and smiling at Charlotte.But the exchange appeared to annoy Camilla, who frowns and points at Charlotte before turning to Kate and saying: "Take her."The moment was captured on live TV and viewers quickly pointed out the "disagreement" between Charlotte and George.One tweeted: "Looks like Prince George and Princess Charlotte have a small disagreement.

Royal fans were left confused as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie appeared to leave their grandmother the Queen's funeral early on Monday 19 September. As the emotional service at Westminster Abbey was coming to an end, Eugenie, 32, and Beatrice, 34, were seen leaving their seats before other Royals.

Prince Edward was joined by wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, to pay their respects to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at her state funeral on Monday, September 19.

A subtle tribute. Princess Charlotte kept great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II close during her state funeral on Monday, September 19.

Queen Elizabeth II's youngest grandchild James Viscount Severn looked heartbroken as he attended the Queen's funeral to say his final goodbye to his grandmother. Lady Louise Windsor and her brother James, Viscount Severn have joined senior royals at the state funeral of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Lady Louise, 18, and 14 year old James accompanied their parents, Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, at the emotional ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

Sophie Wessex put a loving arm around Prince George as they exited Westminster Abbey following a poignant service for the late Queen Elizabeth II. During the historic state funeral, young George, nine, was seen wiping away tears as he bid a farewell to his late “Gan Gan”. George was joined his sister Princess Charlotte, seven, and other members of the Royal Family as part of the procession, following the Queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.