Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle are set to play a sidelined role in the upcoming funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

The entire royal family is expected to attend the monarch’s funeral in London on Monday, but rumors suggest that Harry and Meghan may not be front and center like the rest of the royals.

According to Daniela Elsa, one of the couple’s biggest critics, there is a possibility that they could be placed near the back, similar to their seating arrangement during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events in June.

The details of the funeral arrangements have not been released yet, but this situation could be particularly painful for Harry for various reasons.

Elsa believes that the palace wants to remind everyone of their place in the royal hierarchy, which does not bode well for the Sussexes when it comes to the Queen’s funeral.

So far, the royal family has shown a strong commitment to adhering to protocol.

Recently, it was revealed that only working members of the royal family will be allowed to wear military dress, meaning both Harry and Prince Andrew will be left in mourning suits.

This time around, the palace is following the rulebook, with Charles and his siblings, William, and the Duke of Gloucester and Kent all dressed in their regimental finest.

Meanwhile, Harry and his uncle will stand out in their somber black attire.

This will undoubtedly be a painful moment for Harry, who served proudly in the army for ten years.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, the Sussexes will have been away from their young children for over two weeks by the time of the official funeral.

Strikingly, there is no apparent reason for their extended absence.

Even if they were working royals in good standing, there are no remaining events that require their presence before the funeral.

In fact, they could have returned for a few days and then come back for the funeral, with or without their children.

It’s puzzling that they have chosen to stay away, especially considering that they have been in the UK for a longer period than ever before.

This raises questions about their commitment to honoring the woman and family they have avoided for the past two years, including during the last major celebration of their life.

In related news, Jeremy Clarkson, known for his outspoken views, took a swipe at Meghan Markle in his latest column while paying tribute to the late queen.

The 62-year-old Clarkson admitted to struggling to sleep on the day the queen’s passing was announced.

He described her as an unchanging rock who never went out of fashion because she was never in it.

In contrast, he criticized Meghan Markle for seeing herself as a “clothes horse” or an advertising platform for fashion brands.

Clarkson praised the queen for her consistency, even down to her hairstyle, which she never changed.

He admired her for choosing outfits based on weather conditions rather than following the latest fashion trends.

As the funeral approaches, the spotlight remains on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as their role in the proceedings continues to be a topic of speculation.

The dynamics within the royal family and the decisions made regarding protocol and attire only add to the complexity of the situation.

It remains to be seen how this painful moment will unfold for Harry, who has dedicated years of service to his country and now finds himself in an uncomfortable position.