Meghan Markle will be absent from Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday as she is expecting her second child – a girl – with her husband, Prince Harry, and according to a report on Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II understands why Harry had to travel home to the UK alone.
“It was always a given that Harry would return to England for the death of his grandfather,” a California source told People magazine, adding that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after Philip’s death were in contact with the Queen wash.’
“Meghan expressed sympathy. The queen understands why she is unable to travel at the moment,” the insider added.
The 39-year-old Markle was instructed to stay behind on the doctor’s instructions because she was ‘advised by her doctor not to travel’, a source told the publication on Monday. Markle lives in California with the couple’s son, Archie, who turns two in May.
PRINCE WILLIAM PAID SCHOOL TO GRANDPA PRINCE PHILIP AFTER HIS DEATH
Prince William and Prince Harry (R) spoke to their grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 2006. Philip’s funeral is on 17 April.
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Prince Philip’s funeral is on April 17 and Harry, 36, is already in quarantine in the UK at Frogmore Cottage where he lived with Markle and Archie, a source close to Royal Monday confirmed to Fox News.
The trip to the UK for the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh is the first visit to Harry in more than a year. He will reunite with his brother, Prince William, and the rest of the royal family when they all gather to honor the deceased husband of the Queen.
MEGHAN MARKLE WILL NOT ATTEND PRINCE PHILIP’S FUNERAL, BUT PRINCE HARRY PLANS TO PALACE SAY
Harry shared a statement on Monday in tribute to his grandfather, who passed away on Friday at the age of 99.
“My grandfather was a man of service, honor and great humor. He was genuine himself, with a serious sharp mind, and could hold the attention of any room because of his charm – and also because you never knew what he would do next. does not say, ‘Harry began.
Queen Elizabeth II ‘believes’ why’ Meghan Markle could not travel to the UK to attend Prince Philip’s funeral, as doctors advised the Duchess of Sussex not to travel while she was pregnant with her and Prince Harry’s unborn child daughter not.
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“He will be remembered as the longest-serving ruler for the Monarch, a decorated servant, a prince and a duke. But for me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of the past year, he was my grandfather: master of the braai, a legend of jokes, and brutal to the end. ‘
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The Duke of Sussex continues: ‘He was a rock to her majesty the queen with unparalleled devotion, to her side for 73 years of marriage, and though I could go on, I know that at this moment he would say to all of us: beer in the hand, “Oh, go on!”
‘At this point, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Grandma and that you are always yourself. You will be greatly missed, but always remembered – by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always occupy a special place in our hearts for you. ‘
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Harry concluded his statement with the Royal Marines’ motto, “Per Mare, Per Terram,” which translates to “By Sea, By Land.”
A Buckingham Palace representative did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.