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A bonding opportunity. Queen Elizabeth II‘s death may have opened the door for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to reconcile with the royal family following their decision to step down as working royals in 2020.
“The Queen’s funeral gave the royals a window of opportunity to heal as a family,” a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. While the insider added that there’s “still tension” between the Duke of Sussex, 38, and his brother Prince William, “they both agreed to put aside any hard feelings” as they mourned their late grandmother, who died on September 8 at the age of 96.
The source added, “They know it’s what the queen would’ve wanted and are trying to move forward from the past.”
On September 10, two days after the late monarch’s death, Us confirmed that the Prince of Wales, 40, invited Harry and Meghan, 41, to accompany him and Princess Kate to greet mourners who were gathered outside of Windsor Castle. The foursome, who were all dressed in black, shook hands with the crowd while thanking them for sharing their condolences.
“In the end, [William] elected to [invite them] because it was agreed amongst all of them that this very much the appropriate thing to do,” a second source told Us at the time, adding that he didn’t want their difficult relationship to overshadow the queen’s legacy. “For all of their differences in the past, many of which still linger, this was what The Queen would have wanted and William knew very well that it was no time to be holding onto grudges or distancing himself from his brother.”
“They needed to put on a united front and pay their respects for her sake as well as the monarchy as a whole and the people she served so tirelessly during her reign,” the insider continued.
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Among the lesser known Royal relatives at the Queen's state funeral service was Prince William and Prince Harry's step-sister. Laura Lopes, 44, is the daughter of the new Queen Consort, Camilla, and her first husband Andrew Parker Bowles.This makes her King Charles' step-daughter and the step-sister of William and Harry.The art curator and her food writer brother Tom Parker-Bowles, 47, both made a rare appearance alongside the Royal Family at the service on Monday, as they tend to stay away from the limelight.They were both there to support Camilla as she was installed as an honorary Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter in June.
Prince Harry and Prince William have come together several times in the wake of their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II's, death to honor the late monarch in a series of public and private ceremonies. The state funeral procession for Her Majesty on Monday called upon the memory of another significant royal's death — the siblings' mother, the late Princess Diana. ET spoke with royal biographer Andrew Morton at Methodist Central Hall Westminster in England on Monday and discussed Harry and William's notorious rift, and how he feels their mother would react. «Well, the one thing that she would be really furious about is that they had this split,» Morton began, explaining that he had previously discussed the boys' relationship with Diana herself. «She always said to me, not just once, but on several occasions, that Harry is William's backup in the nicest possible way, he's his wingman, he's the one who helps William in this difficult job that he will have in the future because it's a lonely job.
Prince William made an unmistakable gesture to Prince Harry during Monday’s funeral for their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at St. George’s Chapel.
Queen Elizabeth II's body is finally coming to rest at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. The late British monarch, who died at the age of 96 on Sept.
Prince William made an unmistakable gesture to Prince Harry during Monday's funeral for their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at St. George's Chapel. While settling in for the committal service, William clearly waved to Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, inviting them to come and be seated with him, Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
, the children and grandchildren of Camilla, Queen consort, were also in attendance at on Monday, September 19. Tom Parker Bowles, 47, and Laura Parker Bowles Lopes, 44, Camilla's two kids with ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles and step-siblings to Prince William and Prince Harry, were photographed among the mourners at Westminster Abbey. Lopes's husband, Harry Lopes, and their three children, Eliza, Gus, and Louis, were also in attendance. Though they are not considered official members of the royal family, both Tom and Laura have been spotted accompanying their mother at various formal events.
Bonding together. Princess Anne and first husband Captain Mark Phillips’ children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, paid their respects to their grandmother Queen Elizabeth II at her state funeral on Monday, September 19.
A final goodbye. Princess Anne wore her ceremonial military uniform at the funeral of her late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
A final goodbye. Princess Kate sent a heartfelt message with her jewelry at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank were among the royal family members in London at Queen Elizabeth II‘s state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.
Meghan Markle is paying her final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex attended the State Funeral of the late British monarch on Sunday at Westminster Abbey. She arrived solo as her husband, Prince Harry, participated in the procession behind the queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III and other members of the royal family marched behind Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin as the Royal Navy transported her to Westminster Abbey ahead of her funeral.
Prince Harry's military uniform was noticeably different from his brother's, Prince William, and uncle's, Prince Andrew, as they each stood vigil over Queen Elizabeth II's coffin Saturday at Westminster Hall ahead of her funeral on Monday. The "ER" initials were positioned on the shoulder of Prince William's uniform, and were also seen on Prince Andrew's military regalia during another senior royal vigil, which stands for "Elizabeth Regina" in Latin.
Thania Garcia Although the royal family has yet to confirm the official list of attendees for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, various heads of state have already confirmed their planned attendance at the Westminster Abbey ceremony scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19. Buckingham Palace revealed the full schedule of the funeral plans — which will begin in London and end in Windsor — including the several categories of dignitaries invited: global government representatives, foreign royal families, governors general, realm prime ministers and heads of state. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be present, along with all of the heads of the Commonwealth including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Joining them will be President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and the presidents of Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Poland, among other representatives.
J. Kim Murphy After lying in state in Westminster Hall for five days, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will begin on Monday at 11 a.m. local time. World leaders have gathered ahead of the state funeral as others flock to England to pay respects to the fallen monarch, who died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96. Prince William, Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth II’s other grandchildren gathered for a vigil on Saturday to mourn ahead of the state funeral. The royals were joined by Princess Anne’s children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips; Prince Andrew’s daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie; and Prince Edward’s children, Lady Louise and Viscount Severn. King Charles III and his siblings paid respects in Westminster on Friday.
Prince William and Prince Harry have joined their cousins in standing vigil for their late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in London’s Westminster Hall.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the United Kingdom after Queen Elizabeth II’s death on Thursday, to pay tribute to the longest reign in the British Monarchy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reunited with Prince William and Kate Middleton since the Queen's death, and Harry has been seen with his father, King Charles III as well. British citizens got candid about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship with the royal family.
A somber family stroll. Prince William and Prince Harry both marched alongside the rest of the royal family as the late Queen Elizabeth II’s casket was transported to Westminster Hall amid funeral proceedings.
Prince William and Prince Harry will walk together behind Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as it’s taken from Buckingham Palace to Westminister Abbey on Wednesday, Sept. 14.