Still feeling her presence. Princess Kate said she felt as though the late Queen Elizabeth II sent her family a sign when rainbows appeared in the sky in Balmoral after her death.
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Mourning in her own way. Meghan Markle appeared to keep her distance from Princess Kate and her children while paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, September 19.
The Duchess of Sussex, 41, opted to stand “slightly away” from the Princess of Wales, 40, and her eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as well as Queen Consort Camilla during the Westminster Abbey service. (Kate and Prince William’s youngest son, Prince Louis, “stayed with the nanny” during the day, a source exclusively told Us Weekly.)
Meghan’s physical distance could’ve been for a variety of reasons, according to body language expert Blanca Cobb, one of which is her continued tension with the royal family.
“Meghan’s body language doesn’t hint at her relationship with the Queen Consort, Kate and the children,” Cobb exclusively tells Us. “However, standing back and behind the Queen Consort, Kate and the children signals a possible emotional distance.”
The women were in attendance for both Monday’s Westminster Abbey service, procession and the committal service at St George’s Chapel following the queen’s death at age 96 on September 8.
The Methods of the Masters author adds that “funerals bring out contemplation, reflection and prayer for those who pray” and therefore the former Suits actress’ choice to not stand closer to her relatives could have been out of respect.
“Perhaps, she wanted to give them space. Or she needed some space to reflect and think,” Cobb explains. “If she believes that their relationship is strained, then it’s possible that she stood back. You tend to keep a physical distance when you don’t feel emotionally close to someone.”
The Bench author and her husband, Prince Harry, have been somewhat at odds with the Duke of
Still feeling her presence. Princess Kate said she felt as though the late Queen Elizabeth II sent her family a sign when rainbows appeared in the sky in Balmoral after her death.
Prince George's playful moment during Queen Elizabeth II's processional was caught by an amateur photographer, who said he didn't notice it until later that afternoon!Prince William and Kate Middleton's 9-year-old son's silly moment lasted a nanosecond following Her Majesty's funeral on Monday at Westminster Abbey, but it was just enough time for amateur photographer Matt White to capture it. The young royal sat in the car — bound for Windsor Castle — with the Princess of Wales and his sister, Princess Charlotte, in tow.According to the, White, a sales consultant from Kent, England, camped out two nights to secure himself a front-row seat at the queen's funeral parade.
Prince William and Princess Kate in a public appearance for the first time in over two years. The couples, all dressed in black, appeared outside Windsor Castle together to admire flowers left in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8.
touching state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II was missing two important guests. Though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were both in attendance, with the Duke of Sussex participating in several processionals surrounding the historic day, neither their 3-year-old son, Archie, nor their 1-year-old daughter, Lilibet, joined their parents for any of the events surrounding the death of their great-grandmother.The two youngsters, who are sixth and seventh in line to the British royal throne behind their father, were home in Montecito, California, while their parents were in the United Kingdom. ET has learned that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to return to California imminently to be reunited with their children. On Monday, royal expert Katie Nicholl told ET's Kevin Frazier in London, «I think we'll probably see the Sussexes on their way back to America very soon.
Heading home. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to leave the United Kingdom shortly after attending Queen Elizabeth II‘s state funeral and committal service because they are anxious to see their children, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.
Prince Harry proved how supportive he is by making sure to comfort his wife Meghan Markle during Queen Elizabeth II’s emotional funeral on Monday.
Meghan Markle offered a comforting smile to her niece Princess Charlotte after they left Westminster Abbey following the Queen's funeral on Monday morning. The young princess, 7, attended the funeral of her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth alongside her brother Prince George, 9. They spent a lot of time with their mother Kate, the Princess of Wales, 40, aunt Meghan, 41, and step-grandmother Camilla, Queen Consort, 75.
at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex opted not to bring their two children to the service for Her Majesty, who passed away at the age of 96. And the reason they decided to keep their brood at their Montecito home in California rather than have them attend their great-grandmother's funeral is simply because of their age.
Meghan Markle got emotional on Monday during the state funeral of her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. Dressed in a black dress -- which she paired with a matching wide-brimmed hat, gloves, tights, and heels — the 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex appeared to wipe tears from her eyes during the service which took place at Westminster Abbey.In one photo, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, who is the wife of the queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, appears to be about to comfort Meghan as the former actress has her head bowed down with her hand up to her face.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex came prepared to Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral – with tissue.
A final goodbye. Princess Kate sent a heartfelt message with her jewelry at Queen Elizabeth II‘s funeral.
Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (aka Meghan Markle) arrive at Westminster Abbey for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday (September 19) in London, England.
Honoring their great-grandmother. Prince William and Princess Kate’s eldest children attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday, September 19.
Meghan Markle’s upcoming Variety cover has been postponed due to the Queen’s death. The Duchess Of Sussex was named one of the magazine’s Power of Women honourees, along with Oprah Winfrey, Elizabeth Olsen, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Ava DuVernay, among others. As a Power of Women honouree, Meghan, 41, was set to appear on the magazine's cover.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left Westminster Hall hand in hand on Wednesday and their close display of affection quickly garnered media attention.
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.
and continue to show up alongside members of the royal family following the queen's death. On Tuesday, September 13, the Sussexes joined King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, Prince William, and Prince Kate to receive Queen Elizabeth II's casket at Buckingham Palace.
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.
Paying tribute as a team. Princess Kate and Queen Consort Camilla rode in the same car behind the ceremonial procession for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were among the royal family members waiting at Buckingham Palace to receive Queen Elizabeth II‘s coffin on Tuesday, September 13.