This event marked the Sussexes' last official outing before their move to North America and their first public reunion with other members of the royal family since announcing their decision to step back as working royals.
In a resurfaced clip shared on Twitter by someone claiming to be Prince Edward's staff, Meghan's actions at the Commonwealth event were revealed. It showed her quickly jumping seats to walk ahead of Prince Harry, suggesting a sense of psychological undertones in their dynamic. It is speculated that she may have been hissing about seating arrangements and exit strategies throughout the service.
Although Meghan and Harry were initially seated in the second row, they seemed determined to walk out behind Prince William and Catherine. In their eagerness, they even jumped seats, disregarding the more appropriate order that would have followed Sophie and Edward, who were closer to the aisle. Megan's actions appeared driven by paranoia, as she was determined not to let others walk ahead of her.
Sophie, on the other hand, exhibited grace and followed protocol by standing aside for Meghan, even though Meghan could have easily walked ahead. Sophie's regal demeanor contrasted sharply with Meghan's rushed behavior, as captured in the video. In another clip, Meghan was seen barging past a member of the public during a royal duty, which was also deemed shocking.
Furthermore, during a prior Commonwealth event when Meghan was pregnant with Archie, selected members of the public were eagerly waiting to chat with Prince Harry. However, Meghan appeared bored and impatient, tugging on his sleeve and cutting the interactions short. Harry followed her lead, disappointing those who had been waiting for their chance to engage with royalty.
Notably, during the Commonwealth Day service broadcast to the nation, there were visible interactions between Meghan and Sophie that seemed tense. Duchess Sophie glanced in Meghan's direction with an expression that suggested dissatisfaction. As the royal family arrived in order of succession, Prince Edward and Sophie were the first to enter, followed by Meghan and Harry.
While waiting patiently on the second row, Sophie made no effort to lean in or interact with the Sussexes. Instead, she sat looking in the opposite direction until Prince William and Kate Middleton took their seats. Prince Edward leaned forward to speak to his nephew, Harry, before the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, engaged in her first interaction by speaking to Kate.
These observed moments, captured on camera, highlight the dynamics and interactions within the royal family during the Commonwealth Day service. The dropped clip sheds light on Meghan's alleged behavior, while Sophie's actions convey a sense of distance and lack of engagement with the Sussexes.
