Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s seating arrangement at the Platinum Jubilee service has sparked speculation and raised eyebrows.

According to royal biographer Tom Bower, the Duke of Sussex was curious about who had approved their second-row seats.

Bower claims that Harry received a concise response indicating Queen Elizabeth II’s involvement in the decision-making process.

The couple’s decision to cut short their Platinum Jubilee weekend has also been linked to the seating issue.

A royal expert suggests that their dissatisfaction with the assigned seats played a role in their early departure.

On June 3, Meghan and Harry attended the National Service of Thanksgiving Honoring Queen Elizabeth, where they were seated in the second row.

This appearance followed their relatively low-key presence during the Trooping the Colour ceremony.

As they entered St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England, the couple maintained their trademark hand-holding PDA while climbing the steps.

They were then ushered to their seats in the second row, near the husbands of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Notably, Eugenie and Beatrice did not move down to make room for Harry and Meghan, leading a royal commentator to suggest that the seating arrangement had been predetermined.

In contrast, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince Charles, Kate Middleton, and Prince William occupied the first row on the other side of the chapel.

The arrangement effectively separated Harry from his father and brother after the 50-minute service.

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left together, they appeared to engage in a discussion about the Jubilee service.

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan briefly conversed with Zara Tindall, Harry’s cousin, on the church steps.

During an interview with GB News, Tom Bower revealed that an usher had informed Prince Harry that Queen Elizabeth had authorized the seating arrangements for the Platinum Jubilee service.

Bower, the author of “Revenge, Meghan, Harry, and the Battle Between the Windsors,” shared that the Queen wanted to ensure that Harry and Meghan did not overshadow the occasion by seating them in the second row.

Interestingly, there is a rumor suggesting that Harry and Meghan intentionally arrived late at St. Paul’s Cathedral to make a grand entrance of their own.

Bower mentioned this speculation, stating that the couple wanted everyone to stand up as they approached seats 9 and 10.

However, the usher informed them that they were assigned to sit in those seats.

Harry then questioned who had instructed the usher to direct him to that particular seat, to which the response was, “Your Granny.”

According to a royal expert, the seating arrangements played a significant role in the couple’s decision to leave the Platinum Jubilee weekend early.

On June 5, 2022, the weekend concluded with a procession in front of Buckingham Palace.

However, Harry and Meghan chose not to participate and instead departed for their home in Montecito, California, along with their two children.

Sources suggest that their dissatisfaction with the seating arrangement was the cause of their early departure.

Royal specialist Katie Nicholl, the royal editor of Vanity Fair, shared her perspective on the matter.

She believes that Harry and Meghan left because they knew they wouldn’t be seated in the front row.

Their absence from the other celebrations was a result of not having seats in the desired location.

This revelation raises questions about the couple’s relationship with the royal family and their expectations regarding their status.

A recent YouGov poll indicates that the majority of respondents believe Prince Harry should have police protection when visiting the UK.

However, they also believe that he should personally bear the cost of this protection.

Since stepping back from their roles as working royals in 2020, Harry and Meghan are no longer eligible for government-provided security.

While more than half of the participants support Harry having protection, 37% believe he should be responsible for covering the expenses.

On the other hand, 28% of people think he should not receive any police protection at all.

The seating arrangement controversy and the subsequent early departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the Platinum Jubilee weekend have added fuel to the ongoing discussion surrounding their relationship with the royal family.

As the couple continues to navigate their new roles outside the confines of traditional royal life, their actions and decisions will undoubtedly be subject to scrutiny and speculation.