The off-camera interactions between Meghan Markle and the elder royal women, including Catherine, Camilla, and Sophie, have raised eyebrows.
On Wednesday, as the royal family paid tribute to the late Queen at Westminster Hall, the uncomfortable and tense body language between Meghan and the three senior royals was evident.
Rebecca English, the royal editor of Daily Mail, commented on Meghan’s uneasy interactions with Catherine, Sophie, and Camilla.
She noted that even those unaware of the royal rift within the family could sense that something was amiss.
English revealed that much of the revealing body language occurred off-camera.
Cameras were not allowed until the coffin was in sight, so there were five to ten minutes of observing the interactions.
The body language between the senior royals and Meghan was impossible to ignore from where they were standing.
English further explained that Camilla, Catherine, and Sophie appeared at ease with each other, while Meghan seemed somewhat out of place.
This stark contrast spoke volumes, leading one to question the dynamics at play.
Describing Meghan’s posture as self-consciously awkward, English shared an incident where someone whispered to her, “God, that body language speaks volumes.”
And indeed, it did.
However, English also mentioned that Sophie Wessex, known as a peacemaker in the family, broke the ice with Meghan and included her in their circle.
Miss English praised Meghan for carrying herself with immense dignity, mentioning that she curtsied before the Queen’s coffin, while Prince Harry bowed his head.
On another note, a source close to the royal family has claimed that the relationship between Prince Harry, Prince William, and King Charles III remains unchanged following the Queen’s passing.
While the three have had strained relations in recent years, they have come together in their grief over the loss of the Queen.
Last weekend, Prince Harry and Prince William were seen together in public for the first time in years, accompanied by their wives, Catherine Middleton and Meghan Markle, as they paid respects to the Queen through floral tributes.
Earlier, in his first speech as the new monarch, King Charles III expressed his love for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stating that he wants to support them as they continue to build their lives overseas.
However, a source close to the royals has alleged that things may not be as amicable as they appear.
The insider claims that once the mourning period is over, Harry and Meghan will return to California, Harry will publish his book, and the family in the UK will be left to pick up the pieces.
In a significant development, it seems that Prince Harry will wear his military uniform for a lying-in-state vigil organized by the Queen’s grandchildren at Westminster Hall.
Both Harry and Prince William will stand in silence for a 15-minute vigil alongside the Queen’s coffin.
A royal source emphasized the importance of making all the Queen’s grandchildren feel welcome and comfortable during this time of grieving, acknowledging Harry’s service to his country and his contributions to veterans.
The interactions between Meghan Markle and the senior royal women have undoubtedly raised questions about the dynamics within the family.
While Sophie Wessex’s efforts to include Meghan were appreciated, the body language and overall atmosphere suggested tension.
Meanwhile, the relationship between Prince Harry, Prince William, and King Charles III remains uncertain, with conflicting reports about their future interactions.
As the royal family mourns the loss of the Queen, they also face the challenge of maintaining unity and moving forward together.