Royal events are typically characterized by their grandeur and precision, but even in the most polished settings, awkward moments can happen.
One such incident unfolded between the Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle as the Royal Family were taking their seats.
Members of the Royal Family paid their final respects during the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Committal Service on September 19, 2022.
As the family lined up to enter the chapel, Prince William had to guide his family members on when they could proceed down the row of seats.
Arriving first, he instructed his eldest son, Prince George, to pause, but Kate seemed unaware and attempted to walk down the aisle.
Speculation about Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the rest of the Royal Family has been rife since the couple decided to step back from Royal duties in early 2020.
Despite maintaining cordial public appearances, this fleeting moment of awkwardness seemed to remind Royal watchers of the underlying family tensions.
The monarch passed away at her Scottish residence, Balmoral Castle, on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96, marking the end of an extraordinary 70-year reign.
She was laid to rest on September 19, 2022, in The King George VI Memorial Chapel alongside her husband, Prince Philip, who passed away in 2021.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, were present at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, along with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
This somber event occurred just a year after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s explosive interview with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, where they accused the Royal Family of bullying and racism.