In a surprising turn of events, Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, who famously walked between Prince William and Prince Harry at Prince Philip’s funeral in April 2021, was not required to act as a buffer between the two princes during the Queen’s procession.

Instead, Peter was caught giving Meghan Markle a disapproving side-eye.

It seems that Peter believed Meghan was out of place when she stepped up to Harry and took his hand, which he considered to be highly inappropriate for a formal ceremony.

According to body language expert Judy James, while the other members of the royal family maintained an air of silent formality, Harry and Meghan closed the physical gap between them.

Their arm and hand gestures suggested that they couldn’t wait to be physically connected again.

Rather than waiting until their torsos were touching before clasping hands, they stretched their arms out to each other, returning to their signature ritual of closeness and comfort.

Despite previous reports that Peter might be instructed to keep Harry and William apart, a royal source revealed that this was not necessary during the Queen’s procession.

Peter is known for playing the role of a buffer between the two brothers, but it seems that circumstances have changed.

The source added that although the situation is different from Philip’s funeral, where William and Harry did not walk side by side, Peter may still attempt to bring them together.

During the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, walked to the left of the coffin with Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, on his right.

Princess Anne stood to Andrew’s right, while Prince Charles III, Britain’s new king, flanked the Princess Royal.

Walking behind them were Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, Princess Anne’s husband, Peter, Harry, and the new Prince of Wales, William.

They were accompanied by Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and David Armstrong Jones, the second Earl of Snowdon.

Zara Tindall, standing next to her husband Mike Tindall and her cousin Princess Eugene, with her husband Jack Brooksbank, appeared deep in thought during the ceremony.

As for Harry, Judy James believes that he is dealing with a double blow as he mourns the loss of his grandmother and his former life.

The grief and pressure of the occasion seemed to overwhelm him, as he was not only mourning his beloved grandmother but also experiencing the weight of the family and history he left behind to create his own life in the US.

In an attempt to mask his emotions, Harry focused on his order of service during the short ceremony led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

However, when that proved insufficient, he resorted to placing his entire hand over his eyes, a gesture indicating his desperation to conceal his emotions.

His visible expressions showed signs of deep sadness, almost resembling physical pain.

Following the Queen’s death, Harry paid a heartfelt tribute, expressing how much he already missed his beloved grandmother.

He found solace in the fact that she was now reunited with her late husband, Prince Philip, in peace.

Judy James compared Harry’s behavior during the royal procession to that of Princess Beatrice, who also displayed open grief after the Duke of Edinburgh’s death.

She noted that both Harry and Beatrice had to find ways to hide their tears, with Beatrice pretending to search in her handbag before covering her face with her order of service.

The Queen’s procession was a solemn event filled with emotional moments and subtle gestures.

It shed light on the complex dynamics within the royal family and the personal struggles faced by its members.

As the world watched, it became evident that even amidst formal ceremonies, human emotions and connections cannot be completely hidden.