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Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Seating Arrangement Sparks Speculation at Platinum Jubilee Service
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the Platinum Jubilee service, a question arose about their seating arrangement, as revealed by a royal biographer.
Tom Bower claims that the Duke of Sussex inquired about who had approved their second-row seats and received a concise response involving Queen Elizabeth II.
This revelation led to speculation that the couple's decision to shorten their Platinum Jubilee weekend was influenced by their seating.
The National Service of Thanksgiving, which honored Queen Elizabeth, took place on June 3.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were seated in the second row, having previously avoided the spotlight during Trooping the Colour.
As they entered St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England, the couple maintained their trademark hand-holding PDA while ascending the steps.
They were directed by an usher to their seats near Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie's husbands, without Eugenie and Beatrice making room for them.
This seating arrangement was seen by a royal commentator as a revealing clue.
On the opposite side of the chapel, in the first row, sat Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince Charles, Kate Middleton, and Prince William.
The seating arrangement separated Harry from his father and sibling after the 50-minute service.
As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge left the church, they appeared to discuss the Jubilee service with each other.
On the church steps, Harry and Meghan engaged in a brief conversation with Zara Tindall, Harry's cousin.
During an interview with GB News, Tom Bower shared insights into the seating plan for the Jubilee service.
He claimed that Queen Elizabeth herself approved of Harry and Meghan being seated in the second row, as she did not want them to overshadow the occasion.
Bower also mentioned an intriguing rumor he heard, suggesting that the couple intentionally arrived late to St. Paul's Cathedral to make a grand entrance.
However, an usher informed Harry that they were meant to sit in seats 9 and 10, not on the aisle, prompting him to question who had directed him to that seat.
The usher's response was simply, “Your Granny.”
According to a royal expert, the Sussexes left the Platinum Jubilee weekend early due to the seating arrangements.
While the procession in front of Buckingham Palace marked the conclusion of the weekend on June 5, Harry and Meghan chose not to attend.
Instead, they reportedly departed for their home in Montecito, California, with their two children.
Royal specialist Katie Nicholl, the royal editor of Vanity Fair, attributed their early departure to their seating placement.
Nicholl stated that she believed the couple left because they were not given seats in the front row, missing out on other celebrations.
A recent YouGov poll examined public opinion regarding Prince Harry's security when visiting the UK.
The majority of respondents agreed that the Prince should have police protection, but they also believed he should bear the cost.
As Harry and Meghan ceased serving as working royals in 2020, they are no longer eligible for government-provided protection.
More than half of the participants supported the idea of police protection for Harry, but 37% felt that he should pay for it himself.
Meanwhile, 28% believed he should not receive any police protection at all.
In conclusion, the seating arrangement at the Platinum Jubilee service involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has sparked speculation and raised questions about their decision to cut short their weekend.
With claims that Queen Elizabeth approved their second-row seats to avoid overshadowing the event, and rumors of a deliberate late arrival, the couple's seating became a focal point.
Their absence from subsequent celebrations was attributed to not being seated in the front row.
Additionally, public opinion is divided on whether Prince Harry should have police protection during his visits to the UK, with a majority supporting it but expecting him to cover the expenses.
