The Queen’s funeral was held in the UK on Monday, and it turned out to be an emotional one for the onlookers and the members of the royal family. Talking about the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, she was seen getting emotional and wiping off her tears on the spot. As the late Elizabeth II’s coffin was transferred to the State Hearse at the Wellington Arch, an uncontrollable Markle was seen breaking down as her lips quivered. The coffin made its last journey after the transfer to Windsor Castle, where she was buried alongside her husband, late Prince Philip, and other royal relatives.
Goodbye to a Queen, a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother. pic.twitter.com/hKEI9RcAOp
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 19, 2022
The emotional moment
Not only Meghan Markle but many other members of the royal family got overwhelmed during the funeral. Among them is Princess Charlotte, who was snapped breaking into tears after seeing her great-grandmother’s coffin. Even King Charles III was seen tearing up, seeing the Hearse departing for Windsor Castle, where the final service of the late monarch took place. Later, Elizabeth II’s coffin got buried in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
The royal family
The funeral of Her Majesty The Queen.
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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 19, 2022
Talking about Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex wore diamond and pearl earrings that the late Queen had gifted her to pay her last respects to the monarch. Coming to Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales wore the Queen’s previously owned diamond necklace and pearls. Even Princess Charlotte wore a horseshoe brooch that was given to her by the late Queen as a gift.
Talking about Meghan, she was seated in the second row of the church and accompanied her grieving husband, Prince Harry.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s tribute
Earlier, the Duke and the Duchess paid their tribute to the late Queen via Archewell Foundation and wrote, “In loving memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.” The late monarch’s birth and death years were also mentioned beneath the same.”
The queen’s demise
British monarch Queen Elizabeth II left for her heavenly abode on September 8, 2022. The news of her demise was confirmed by the British Royal family in an official statement. Talking about the 96-year-old Monarch, she breathed her last at the Balmoral Castle situated in Scotland. Members of the royal family reportedly rushed to the Queen’s side a day before after it was suggested by the doctors who were concerned about her health.
Following the demise of the late Queen Elizabeth II, her successor King Charles III addressed the entire nation as the sovereign for the very first time. Talking about the service of remembrance, it began at the St. Paul’s Cathedral situated in London for the late Queen. Moreover, the audience present there took a moment to observe minutes of silence, after which the present King addressed the nation.