Meghan Markle will be absent from Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday as she is expecting her second child – a girl – with her husband, Prince Harry, and according to a report from Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II understands “why” Harry had to go home. travel to the UK only.
“It was always a given that Harry would return to England for the death of his grandfather,” a California source told People magazine, adding that after Philip’s death, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “in touch. the Queen.”
“Meghan expressed his condolences. The Queen understands why she is currently unable to travel,” added the insider.
Markle, 39, was tasked with being left on a prescription as her doctor had “ advised her not to travel, ” a source told the publication Monday. Markle stays in California with the couple’s son, Archie, who turns two in May.
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Prince William and Prince Harry (R) talk to their grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 2006. Philip’s funeral is scheduled for April 17.
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Prince Philip’s funeral is scheduled for April 17 and Harry, 36, is already quarantined in the UK at the Frogmore Cottage where he lived with Markle and Archie, a source close to the royal family confirmed to Fox News on Monday.
The trip to the UK for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral marks Harry’s first home visit in over a year. He will reunite with his brother Prince William and the rest of the royal family when they all gather to honor the Queen’s late husband.
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On Monday, Harry shared a statement in honor of his grandfather, who died at the age of 99 on Friday.
“My grandfather was a man of service, honor and great humor. He was an authentic himself, with a seriously astute sense, and could hold the attention of any room because of his charm – and also because you never knew what he would say next,” Harry began.
Queen Elizabeth II ‘allegedly’ understands ‘why’ Meghan Markle cannot travel to the UK to attend Prince Philip’s funeral as doctors have advised the Duchess of Sussex not to travel while pregnant with her and the unborn daughter of Prince Harry.
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He will be remembered as the Monarch’s longest-reigning consort, a decorated soldier, a prince and a duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent through the pain of the past year, so was he. my grandfather: master of the barbecue, legend of chatter and cheek to the end. “
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The Duke of Sussex continued: “ He has been a rock to Her Majesty the Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know he would now say to all of us: beer in hand, ‘Oh, go on!’
So, at that point, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Grandma and always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered – by the country and the world. Meghan, Archie and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place in our hearts for you. “
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Harry concluded his statement with the Royal Marines’ motto, “Per Mare, Per Terram”, which translates to “By Sea, By Land”.
A Buckingham Palace representative did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment.