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Funeral of Prince Philip: date, place, present and absent and where to see him on TV
The death of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, seems to have created a new balance in the Royal Family that seems to be absorbing the tensions that have divided it for over a year. Her Majesty forgives Meghan Markle for not returning to London e William finally spoke to Harry, even if only by phone for the moment.
A source close to the Palazzo revealed to People that Elizabeth understood the reasons for the absence of Meghan Markle, pregnant for the second time. Harry’s wife stayed at the Montecito, California villa with her son Archie because doctors advised her not to travel in her sixth month of pregnancy. This is the official reason Markle won’t be present at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, although an insider close to the Sussexes revealed that the real reason Meghan won’t be around is her willingness not to be the center of attention. , as would have happened if she had returned to London.
The fact is that the Queen has understood the needs of her granddaughter in law. People’s source revealed that after Philip’s death, Harry and Meghan talked to Elizabeth and stayed in touch with her. “Meghan expressed her condolences. The Queen understands why she cannot travel at the moment ”.
Harry is currently in quarantine at Frogmore Cottage waiting to attend his grandfather’s funeral which will take place on Saturday 17 April in the early afternoon. While waiting, in addition to celebrating Prince Philip with a message, he got to talk to William on the phone. Thus, the two brothers confronted each other before meeting in person during the religious ceremony. The phone call marks a first step towards a thaw after tensions had skyrocketed due to the accusations, including racism, that the Sussexes made to the Royal Family during the interview with Oprah Winfrey and against which William has stood since immediately rebelled.
Real affairs experts say they are certain that Philip’s funeral will succeed reconnect with William and Harry and the phone call between the two seems a good omen. The two brothers would have heard on Sunday 11 April and according to what the Express reports: “They know it’s not about them Saturday – it’s about honoring the memory of their grandfather and supporting their grandmother. They will want to spend some time as a family ”. And another commentator said, “The whole focus is on the Queen. No exception. A united family “.
Kate Middleton she will have a special role in the reconciliation of William and Harry and it will be she who will ensure that at Filippo’s funeral all goes well between the two brothers. “He hopes to alleviate the tensions during the sad event”.
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