Meghan Markle will not be attending the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, due to her pregnancy. As confirmed by a spokesperson from Buckingham Palace, Markle has been advised by her doctor to refrain from traveling during this time. Prince Harry is expected to represent the family at the funeral service scheduled for April 17 in the U.K.
Markle and Prince Harry are anticipating the arrival of their second child, a daughter, this spring. This trip will mark Prince Harry’s return to the U.K. after more than a year, and it will be his first encounter with royal family members since his and Markle’s recent interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The royal spokesperson noted, “The Duke of Sussex is planning to attend. The Duchess of Sussex has been advised by her physician not to travel. So the duke will be attending.” Unfortunately, this is not the only occasion Markle will be absent from due to her pregnancy. Reports indicate that Prince Harry is also set to attend several events later this summer, including celebrations for what would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday and the unveiling of a statue of Princess Diana at Kensington Palace, while Markle will remain in California.
Prince Philip passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on April 9. Buckingham Palace released a heartfelt statement from Queen Elizabeth II, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of her beloved husband. The funeral plans are designed to honor Prince Philip’s wishes and celebrate his over 70 years of service to the Queen, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth.
The ceremony at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle will accommodate 30 family members in adherence to government COVID-19 guidelines. The funeral will be a Ceremonial Royal Funeral, rather than a State Funeral, which is typically reserved for monarchs. Prince Philip’s coffin will be draped with his Personal Standard and adorned with a wreath of flowers.
As the royal family prepares to say their goodbyes, Prince Harry and Markle have paid tribute to Prince Philip on their Archewell Foundation website, stating, “In Loving Memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021. Thank you for your service… you will be greatly missed.”
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In summary, Meghan Markle will not be attending Prince Philip’s funeral due to medical advice related to her pregnancy, while Prince Harry is set to honor his late grandfather in the U.K. The royal family continues to mourn the loss of Prince Philip, who passed away at 99 years old.