In a poignant display of unity, the royal family came together outside Windsor Castle to greet mourners paying their respects following the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth.
Amidst the somber atmosphere, one mourner’s reaction towards Meghan Markle caught the attention of onlookers.
Meghan Markle, alongside Prince Harry and other members of the royal family, took the time to acknowledge and express gratitude to those who came to honor the late monarch.
This marked a significant moment as it was the first public appearance of the “fab four” in over two years.
The Duchess of Sussex, who has been vocal about her criticisms of the royal institution since stepping back from her senior royal duties in 2020, faced mixed reactions from the crowd.
While some eagerly approached her with hugs and flowers, others seemed to avoid direct interaction with her.
A video circulating on social media captured a woman seemingly ignoring Meghan, earning her the title “Lady in the Blue.”
Despite this, the overall mood was one of welcoming and support, with cheers greeting the royal family members as they engaged with the well-wishers.
The decision to include Meghan and Harry in this public appearance was seen as a spontaneous gesture of family solidarity during a challenging time for the royals.
Sources close to the family revealed that the invitation to the Sussexes was a last-minute addition, symbolizing a potential step forward in the brothers’ relationship.
As the royal family navigated through the mourning period, plans for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral procession began to take shape.
The Queen’s coffin departed Balmoral amid a touching display of respect, with hundreds of mourners gathering along the route to pay their final respects.
Princess Anne is set to accompany the Queen’s remains to London, where she will lie in state before her funeral on September 19th.
Following the service, the Queen will be laid to rest at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor, alongside her beloved late husband, Prince Philip.
The upcoming funeral holds special significance as it will not only commemorate the Queen’s life but also mark her reunion with Prince Philip in their final resting place.
The King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle will be the shared resting site for the royal couple, alongside other members of the family.
The passing of Prince Philip earlier in 2021 deeply impacted the Queen, with Buckingham Palace expressing her profound sorrow at the loss of her husband of over seven decades.
The intimate nature of the funeral due to pandemic restrictions highlighted the somber yet dignified farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh.
As the nation prepares to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth, the royal family’s presence and gestures of unity serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring legacy of the monarchy.
In the midst of personal grief and public scrutiny, the royal family stands united in honoring the life and legacy of the beloved monarch.