King Charles III disinvited them from an official event

This is a gesture that will not ease the tensions. On September 8, Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 at her castle in Balmoral, Scotland. After receiving his coffin, the members of his family accompanied him to Westminster Hall, where the British have had the opportunity for several days to come and pay their last respects, as did David Beckham, who waited almost thirteen hours to greet the Queen’s coffin. A symbolic place, close to Parliament, where he will rest until the funeral of the sovereign, which will be held in Westminster Abbey in London, Monday, September 19. A major national event, where dozens of leaders from around the world are expected, from Emmanuel Macron to Joe Biden via Justin Trudeau, but where several others will be absent, excluded from the guest list.

Before this funeral, which already promises to be grandiose, King Charles III will welcome his guests at a state reception, where political leaders were invited, but also members of foreign royal families. An event to which Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were invited, before to be finally disinvited. According to Telegramthe reason given for this gesture is that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not active members of the British royal family. It is therefore difficult to understand why they were initially invited, underlines Express.co, since the couple retired from their duties in 2020, before moving to California. To avoid controversy, on the side of the royal palace, we assure that they never received an invitation card for this reception. But that’s not what some sources say. “deconcerteare”.

Meghan and Harry ‘furious’

While their relations with the rest of the royal family are not in good shape, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been trying since the disappearance of Elizabeth II to fall into line and respect the protocol to the letter. So, after an appearance with Prince William and Kate Middleton, they followed the Queen’s coffin to Westminster Hall. A way for them to get good press, despite the disappointments which relate in particular to the recent decisions taken by King Charles III concerning them. And in particular their children, Archie and Lilibet, who will obtain the titles of Prince and Princess, but not of Royal Highnesses, as provided for in the letters patent. A decision that made the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “furious”they who relied so much on this title to ensure their safety.