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Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Absence Raises Eyebrows at Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and , made a rare public appearance at St Paul's Cathedral for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

This marked their first official royal event since the annual Commonwealth service in March 2020.

The couple arrived in style, with Meghan elegantly dressed in a white outfit and an oversized white hat, while Harry looked dapper in a smart black suit.

As they stepped out of their car, the crowd outside the cathedral greeted them with mixed emotions.

Some fans cheered, while others expressed their disapproval with boos.

Undeterred, Harry and Meghan smiled and waved as they made their way up the steps to join the momentous occasion.

However, amidst the cheers and boos, Harry was caught on camera looking visibly angry in response to the negative reception from some royal fans.

Sky News commentator Rhiannon Mills highlighted the strained relationship between the couple and the rest of the royal family, referring to it as an “enormous snub.”

Mills noted that despite their claims of love and respect for the Queen, the couple had allegedly not informed her about their plans to step away from royal life, which was seen as a significant disrespect towards Her Majesty.

Despite the mixed reception, the majority of the crowd welcomed the couple with cheers and excitement.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on the other hand, faced boos as he arrived at the cathedral with his wife Carrie.

The Thanksgiving service saw various dignitaries in attendance, including Prince Charles, , , and the Duchess of Cambridge, who later headed to London's Guildhall for a lunch reception with the Lord Mayor of London.

However, Harry and Meghan were notably absent from the event, opting to keep a low profile during their visit to the UK for the Jubilee celebrations.

Royal commentator Omid Scobie shed light on the couple's intentions, stating that they wished to maintain a low profile throughout their trip.

Scobie mentioned how the couple had managed to remain discreet during the historic parade, watching from the Major General's office without making a public appearance or joining other members of the royal family on the traditional balcony.

As non-working members of the firm, they were only attending engagements open to the extended royal family.

In another development, television presenter Lizzie Cundey revealed that members of the royal family expressed concerns about 's return to the public eye after a two-year absence.

Cundey emphasized that the Palace was more worried about Meghan than , fearing potential revelations in interviews or memoirs.

The presence of Meghan at the event raised questions about her future actions and the repercussions it might have.

Cundey also expressed her belief that Meghan should have stayed away and supported her father, who recently suffered a major stroke.

Cundey previously criticized Meghan for choosing to travel to the UK instead of visiting her father, emphasizing the importance of family support during difficult times.

She expressed sadness over the missed opportunity for Meghan to be with her father, who played a significant role in her upbringing.

Cundey's remarks underscored the sentiment that Meghan's decision to prioritize other engagements over family matters was disheartening.

As and Meghan Markle continue to navigate their roles outside the royal family, their appearances and actions are closely scrutinized.

Their absence from the Queen's Platinum Jubilee lunch reception has sparked further speculation about their future endeavors and the dynamics within the royal family.

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