Meghan Markle will not be attending the funeral of Prince Philip, as she has been advised by her doctor against traveling during her pregnancy. The Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry, are expecting their second child, a daughter, this spring. While Prince Harry is set to attend the service in the UK next Saturday, Meghan will remain at their home in the United States.
A spokesperson from Buckingham Palace confirmed during a press briefing that, “The Duchess of Sussex has been advised by her physician not to travel. So the duke will be attending.” This funeral marks Prince Harry’s first visit to the UK in over a year and his first reunion with the Royal Family since his and Meghan’s interview with Oprah last month.
In addition to this funeral, Meghan is expected to miss several other events due to her pregnancy. Reports indicate that Prince Harry had plans to attend Prince Philip’s 100th birthday celebration and the unveiling of a statue of Princess Diana, but Meghan will stay back in California for those occasions.
Prince Philip peacefully passed away at the age of 99 on Friday. Buckingham Palace issued a heartfelt statement announcing his death: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.” His funeral is scheduled for April 17 at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, with around 30 family members expected to attend in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.
The funeral will be a Ceremonial Royal Funeral, in accordance with the Duke’s own wishes, and will honor his more than 70 years of service to the Queen and the Commonwealth. Prince Philip’s coffin will be displayed at Windsor Castle, draped with his personal standard and adorned with a wreath of flowers.
As the world mourns his loss, Prince Harry and Meghan have expressed their condolences through a tribute 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 attend Prince Philip’s funeral due to medical advice regarding her pregnancy. Prince Harry will represent the family at the service, marking a significant moment for him as he reconnects with the Royal Family after a lengthy absence.