Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Where were Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seated? Check out where the Royals sat

While Kate Middleton, Prince William, and other royals sat in the front row, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat in the corner of the second row with Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, her husband.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were made to sit in the corner of the second row, not the first row like the other royals. Prince Harry and Prince William's relationship has been strained lately, and they were away from each other. Princess of Wales, the Prince, Queen Consort Camilla, and King Charles III sat in the front.

Middleton and William sat with their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George. Prince Louis, their youngest child, was not present. Prince Andrew's ex-wife, Princess Eugenie, and her husband were all across the aisle.



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All eight of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren stood in silent vigil beside her coffin early on Saturday evening.

All eight of Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren stood in silent vigil beside her coffin early on Saturday evening.

William, the heir to the throne, stood, his head bowed, at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot, both wearing military uniforms.

William, the heir to the throne, stood, his head bowed, at the head of the coffin and Harry at the foot, both wearing military uniforms.

King Charles III was also seen making an unannounced visit to greet people waiting to file past Queen Elizabeth's coffin.

King Charles III was also seen making an unannounced visit to greet people waiting to file past Queen Elizabeth's coffin.

Tens of thousands have queued for hours, including through the night, to file past her coffin and pay their respects.

Tens of thousands have queued for hours, including through the night, to file past her coffin and pay their respects.

US President Joe Biden also headed to the UK to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations.

US President Joe Biden also headed to the UK to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II at a time of transition in US-UK relations.

State heads and dignitaries from around the world are expected to arrive in London over the weekend.

State heads and dignitaries from around the world are expected to arrive in London over the weekend.

King Charles will also overlook the preparations and check the plans ahead of the Queen's state funeral.

King Charles will also overlook the preparations and check the plans ahead of the Queen's state funeral.

Hundreds of troops from the British army, air force, and navy have taken part in the first full rehearsal of the Queen's funeral.

Hundreds of troops from the British army, air force, and navy have taken part in the first full rehearsal of the Queen's funeral.

The Queen's coffin was adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown, and pulled by a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

The Queen's coffin was adorned with a Royal Standard and the Imperial State Crown, and pulled by a Gun Carriage of The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.


As It Stood

Andrew sat beside Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, Princess Anne's children. We saw Markle and Harry walk behind Middleton and William during the procession. Prince Harry was not in the military uniform but wore it to the vigil a couple of days ago.

Prince Harry was dressed in a black suit, and Markle and Middleton were in black hats and dresses. Meghan Markle was wearing earrings that the late Queen gifted her.

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Prince Harry and Markle shifted to California and resigned from their royal duties in 2020. The duo is in the UK to mourn the death of the longest reigning UK monarch.

Prince Harry learned about his grandmother's death five minutes before the public announcement.

FAQs

Q1. Where were Harry and Markle seated?
A1. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were made to sit in the corner of the second row, not the first row like the other royals.

Q2. Where did Markle and Harry move after resigning from their royal duties?
A2. Harry and Markle shifted to California and resigned from their royal duties in 2020. The duo is in the UK to mourn the death of the longest reigning UK monarch.
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