Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral: Controversy Surrounds Harry and Meghan’s Seating

Millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the heart-wrenching funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, as the royal family mourned the loss of their beloved matriarch.

The live broadcast of the event sparked discussions about some of the choices made during the ceremony, particularly regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Richard Eden, the diary editor of Palace Confidential, shed light on the eyebrow-raising seating arrangement of the couple.

As Eden watched the coverage on television, he noticed that Meghan was not visible due to a tall candle obstructing the camera's view.

Coincidentally, Harry and Meghan were seated behind Tim Lawrence, Princess Anne's husband, who happens to be the tallest member of the royal family.

While this could be dismissed as a mere coincidence, it is widely known that every detail of such events is meticulously planned.

Adding fuel to the fire, the Sussexes were disinvited from a large state reception for world leaders the night before the funeral.

It turned out that the invitation was a mistake, as the event was intended only for working royals.

Despite this setback, a source revealed that Harry and Meghan did their best to comply with the protocol.

They attended the funeral, greeted guests with smiles, and shook hands, fulfilling all expectations.

However, recent reports suggest that the couple has been expressing their dissatisfaction with these perceived snubs.

Richard Johnson, writing in the New York Daily News, cited friends of Harry and Meghan who claim that the couple felt snubbed and mistreated at Queen Elizabeth's funeral.

Johnson added that they complained about the lack of warmth from the family.

Royal biographer Angela Levin, known for her disdain towards Meghan, sarcastically questioned whether the couple was rating the royals on their hospitality.

She emphasized that the funeral was about the Queen, not Harry and Meghan, and criticized their endless complaining.

According to the Daily Mail, Lord Geoffrey Archer, another author, predicts that Harry will address his grievances by adding an extra chapter to his upcoming memoir.

Archer expressed concerns about the book, particularly the chapter on the funeral, which he believes may be the concluding part.

This revelation might delay the publication until spring 2023.

Penguin Random House, the publisher, has reportedly paid Harry £17.5 million as part of a £35 million deal for his memoir.

The seating arrangement at the funeral has also raised speculation among royal experts.

Andrew Pearce, the Daily Mail's consultant editor, pointed out that Harry and Meghan, who have distanced themselves from the royal family, should not expect to have front-row seats.

Journalist Richard Eden hypothesized that Princess Anne's children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, were seated in the front due to their seniority over Prince Harry.

Although not working royals, they were given priority based on age, according to a source at Buckingham Palace.

On a more positive note, royal historian Gareth Russell explained that being seated behind the king is actually a place of honor according to royal etiquette.

This suggests that Harry and Meghan were given a favorable position.

However, Russell noted that the seating arrangement did not prioritize either Prince William or Harry.

As the controversy surrounding Harry and Meghan's seating continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how their grievances will be addressed.

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was meant to honor her memory, yet the focus has shifted to the actions and perceptions of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.