Meghan Markle's Rep Clarifies Prince Charles Quote as Source Speaks Out with His Reaction

The royal family – and the nation – is in mourning after Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, died peacefully last Thursday at Balmoral, the Scottish estate she adored.In his statement, King Charles III said, “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms, and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle each gave subtle nods to Queen Elizabeth during her service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday.  The newly appointed Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex were each on hand to pay their respects to the late monarch and to support their respective husbands,Prince William and Prince Harry, as they mourned the loss of their grandmother.  Kate wore the queen’s diamond-and-pearl leaf brooch on her black Catherine Walker and Co.

A sartorial tribute. Meghan Markle honored the late Queen Elizabeth II with her jewelry choices while attending the royal family’s Westminster Hall service.

It’s an emotional day for the royal family. Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin was taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday and a procession including King Charles III, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward took to the streets of London to bring it to Westminster Hall.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin was taken from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday and a procession including King Charles III, Prince William, Prince Harry, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward took to the streets of London to bring it to Westminster Hall. Once inside Westminster, William and Harry were joined by their wives, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, for the Service for the Reception of Her Majesty's Coffin. The queen's coffin will lie in state at Westminster Abbey until the date of her planned funeral on Sept. 19.

The Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and the Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle) join the rest of the royal family inside the Palace of Westminster as the First Watch begins their duty during the Lying-in State of Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday (September 14) in London, England.

Final bows. Meghan Markle greeted Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin at Westminster Hall with a respectful curtsy.

A somber pair. Meghan Markle rode with Sophie Wessex during the ceremonial procession for the late Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, September 14.

Meghan Markle paid a subtle tribute to the Queen by wearing earrings given to her by the late monarch for Her Majesty's coffin procession through central London on Tuesday afternoon.The Duchess of Sussex, 41, was seen travelling to Westminster Hall in a car with Sophie, Countess of Wessex, while Meghan's husband Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, took part in the procession from Buckingham Palace. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Camilla, Queen Consort, were also seen travelling in a car to Westminster Hall as their husbands Prince William, Prince of Wales, and King Charles III, took part in the procession.

be silenced. The Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast “Archetypes” is being put on hold amid international mourning for the Queen, who died Sept. 8.The podcast “will be paused during the official mourning period for Her Majesty The Queen,” according to the official Spotify page.

that made his way to Balmoral Castle to visit his grandmother without Meghan Markle. Unfortunately, his plane landed after the queen had already passed away at 96 years old. According to a new report by , the was not invited to join the royal family at the holiday estate.

In the 24 hours following the death of historic Monarch Queen Elizabeth II, we’re now learning what the reason(s?) was behind Meghan Markle skipping out on traveling with Prince Harry for one last visit to see Her Majesty.

Meghan Markle did not appear alongside her husband, Prince Harry, as he made his way to Balmoral Castle, following the news of Queen Elizabeth’s death. According to royal expert Katie Nicholl, an invitation to join the family at the estate was not extended to Meghan.  “It's understood that the family wanted Prince Harry to be there, even though he was unable to get to Balmoral in time to see his grandmother,” Nicholl tells ET. “But Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was not, we understand, invited to join the family," Nicholl adds.

Prince Harry traveled to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be by Queen Elizabeth II's side as doctors express concern for the 96-year-old British monarch's health. Though it was originally reported that he was joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, for the trip to Scotland, ET has now learned that the Duchess of Sussex stayed behind in London. Royal reporters have noted that Meghan will not attend the previously planned WellChild Awards.Other members of the royal family are also making the trip to Scotland, including Harry's older brother, Prince William, and his father, Prince Charles.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are traveling to Balmoral Castle in Scotland to be by Queen Elizabeth II's side as doctors express concern for the 96-year-old British monarch's health. ET can confirm that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be traveling together to Scotland, while other members of the royal family are also making the trip out there, including Harry's older brother, Prince William, and his father, Prince Charles. Kate Middleton has stayed home to be with her and William's three children — Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4 — as Thursday marks their first day of school at Lambrook School. Elizabeth's other children, including Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward, are all heading to Scotland, as are Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. This comes after Buckingham Palacereleased a statement on Thursday, saying, «Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.

Prince Harry and Meghan arrived back in the UK last week but the pair still haven't spoken to Prince William and Kate despite staying only 700 yards away on the Windsor Castle grounds, it has been claimed.