Many viewers who tuned into the televised coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on Monday were left questioning whether Meghan Markle was intentionally blocked from being seen properly.
As the ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey, social media platforms were flooded with tweets speculating if Meghan, the mother of two, had been positioned behind a candle to obscure her presence.
While it is important to note that there is no suggestion that this was done intentionally, the incident did not escape the attention of eagle-eyed viewers.
Twitter users quickly seized the opportunity to make light of the situation.
One user humorously wrote, “On the sad occasion of Her Majesty’s funeral, I’m comforted in the knowledge Meghan’s head is obscured by a candle.”
Another user shared a similar sentiment, stating, “I don’t want to be a conspiracy theorist, but that candle is totally blocking the view of Meghan.”
The frustration continued as another comment read, “Unfortunately, the television camera’s view of hashtag Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is obscured by a large candle.”
Some individuals even speculated that the positioning was deliberate.
Despite being fifth in line to the throne, Prince Harry found himself seated in the second row behind other senior royals, including Zara Tindall, Princess Anne’s daughter.
This sparked confusion and led one Twitter user to question, “How was Prince Harry in the second row, but Zara and her fellow [royals] in the first?
Laughing my *ss off, what?”
Another tweet pondered whether there was a deliberate attempt to avoid filming Meghan during the funeral.
It was observed that while there were a few shots of her in the car outside, she wasn’t prominently captured on film or in pictures.
Speculation arose that she may have been strategically placed behind a candle or pillar to limit her screen time from various angles.
Meanwhile, insiders from the palace have revealed that Meghan and Prince Harry are expected to depart as soon as possible.
Following Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, the couple reportedly plans to return to their life in California swiftly.
According to a source, “The plan is for them to leave tonight or tomorrow morning.”
Additionally, royal commentator Neil Sean has shared insights into Meghan’s desire to mend her relationship with the new monarch.
Allegedly, she has expressed a wish to have a one-on-one audience with King Charles III before their departure.
Neil explained, “According to that good source, this request was made in a formal letter, this is how you write to the king through his equerry, and then of course that’s passed on etc.
Basically, according to this letter, she feels it would be an opportunity to clear the air, sort of rights from wrongs, and explain some of the rationale behind what they’ve been doing over the last two years.”
However, it remains uncertain whether this meeting will actually take place.
In conclusion, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II brought attention to Meghan Markle’s visibility during the ceremony.
Viewers speculated whether her placement behind a candle was intentional, leading to humorous comments and theories on social media.
Furthermore, Prince Harry’s seating arrangement raised eyebrows, prompting questions about the couple’s treatment within the royal family.
As Meghan and Harry prepare to depart for California, Meghan reportedly hopes to reconcile with King Charles III before their return.