Meghan absent from Prince Philip's funeral: what she said to her relatives
Forced to stay in the United States and ignore the funeral of Prince Philip, Meghan Markle confided in her friends about the situation.
On Saturday April 17, 2021, the funeral of Prince Philip will be celebrated in London in the presence of the royal family. If Prince Harry managed to return to the United Kingdom on Sunday to attend the event, his wife Meghan Markle, who is currently expecting their second child, was forced to stay in California by order of the doctor. But it would not be just that simple reason.
Monday April 12, 2021, the "Daily Mail" slipped some revelations behind the scenes of this shelving. According to friends of the Duchess of Sussex, the latter would also have made the decision not to accompany Harry to "not be the center of attention", at a time when the British gather to celebrate the life of the Duke of Edinburgh. “She had a special relationship (with Philip) and she adored him. Meghan said her main concern at the moment was supporting Harry. She said she gave him the choice as to whether or not to attend the funeral. She said these are the times the family should come together, put their differences aside and come together. She said that was what Prince Philip would want and that she was ready to forgive and move on, ”it was said.
Six months pregnant, Meghan Markle received firm advice from her doctor not to travel, but also from her mother Doria, who was "categorical" on the subject. “Doria insisted that Meghan stay and support Harry from afar. Like Harry, Doria is very protective of Meghan and doesn't want her to put her own health at risk. Stress is the last thing Meghan needs, ”it was also said. “Whether or not to attend Prince Philip's funeral will not change his relationship with the Queen. The queen understands her absence and would like her to stay safe and healthy for the baby, ”the loved one continued.
"Now is the right time to mend her relationship with William and Charles"
According to those around him, the 39-year-old former actress would also strongly encourage her husband to get closer to the royal family again. “Meghan said it was the right time for Harry to mend his relationship with his brother and father. She doesn't need to be there for that, ”we concluded. So many statements that are in line with those made by Sussex biographer Omid Scobie. On 'Good Morning Britain' broadcast this Tuesday, the reporter explained that "everyone is really looking to put their differences aside to focus on what matters, namely the life and legacy of Prince Philip, but also unite around the queen during these difficult times ”.
