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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Solo Walk Raises Eyebrows at Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle caused quite a stir when they walked down the aisle of St Paul's Cathedral on their own during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations.
The couple attended the service of Thanksgiving, which was the only public event they participated in over the extended bank holiday weekend.
They arrived at St Paul's alongside other non-working royals, including Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugene, and their husbands.
However, instead of accompanying their relatives, Harry and Meghan chose to take a solo walk down the long nave of the cathedral, hand in hand, to reach their seats.
The decision by the Sussexes to walk alone down the lengthy aisle of St Paul's Cathedral for the service of Thanksgiving on June 3rd raised eyebrows.
They could have easily traveled alongside Beatrice, Eugene, and their husbands, who were seated next to them in the pews.
According to the Telegraph, the couple's choice surprised many, considering their close proximity to their relatives during the event.
On Friday morning, the Sussexes were seen leaving Clarence House in a security pod with Beatrice and Eugene.
This came after the couple expressed concerns about their level of protection during the visit.
Meghan and Harry's visit to the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee was brief, as they left the country before the celebrations concluded on June 5th.
Royal expert Camilla Tominey revealed that there were some surprises behind palace walls regarding Harry and Meghan's solo walk, especially considering their early departure from the celebration.
In an article for the Telegraph, she also claimed that the couple felt ignored by the Royal Palace and family, receiving no attention.
During the service, Harry and Meghan did not sit close to Prince Charles and Camilla or Prince William and Kate.
After the service, the Sussexes skipped a lunch at the Guildhall and did not attend the star-studded party at the palace on Saturday night, nor the Jubilee pageant on Sunday.
Royal expert and biographer Duncan Larcombe believes that their decision to fly back to California before the festivities ended speaks volumes.
He previously stated that those four days would haunt Prince Harry for the rest of his life.
The couple was relegated to sitting behind the Duke of Gloucester and did not visibly participate in the Trooping of the Colour.
Katie Nicholl, fellow expert and royal editor of Vanity Fair, shared her belief that Harry and Meghan chose not to be more visible during the Jubilee celebrations because they knew they wouldn't be in the front row, especially at the Jubilee pageant.
She expressed that their absence from other events was likely due to their desire for center stage seats, which they no longer had after leaving the royal family.
In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's solo walk down the aisle of St Paul's Cathedral during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about their relationship with the royal family.
Their early departure from the celebration and absence from other significant events further fueled discussions about their role within the monarchy.