Meghan Markle latest news: Pregnant Duchess picked specific flowers for wreath laid at Prince Philip’s funeral

QUEEN SHARES PRIVATE PIC OF HER AND LATE HUSBAND

Her Majesty shared a candid photograph of herself and Prince Philip on the Scottish Highlands before she bid a final farewell to her husband of 73 years.

Taken by Prince Edward's wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex in 2003, the image shows the royal couple smiling while relaxing in the sunshine.

The Queen released the picture of the duke at the top of the Coyles of Muick on the eve of his funeral, which was held yesterday at Windsor.

Looking completely at ease and smiling warmly, Philip and the Queen are seen appearing relaxed on the grass at the beauty spot near the town of Ballater in Aberdeenshire.

WHO IS EXPECTED TO HAVE ATTENDED PRINCE PHILIP'S POTENTIAL WAKE?

Although Philip's burial was broadcast live on television, any family commemorative events held to honour the 99-year-old's life have not been publicly disclosed.

But who would make the cut to the wake amid the 15-person Covid restrictions?

The couple's four children, Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward were expected to attend the possible reception after the afternoon service.

The majority of Prince Philip's grandchildren – Prince William, Prince Harry , Princess Eugenie, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall – are also likely attendees.

Camilla, Kate Middleton, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, are also thought to have made the potential list, while the final place could be taken by the Queen's first cousin, Princess Alexandra.

WHO SANG AT PHILIP'S FUNERAL?

Despite Covid restrictions putting a ban on singing during the service, a choir were still permitted to perform at the funeral of Prince Philip yesterday.

The foursome consisted of soprano Miriam Allan and lay clarks Tom Liliburn, Nick Madden and Simon Whiteley – the latter three being Lay Clerks at St George's Chapel Choir.

It was conducted by James Vivian and accompanied by organ music played by Luke Bond.

During the funeral, hymns such as The Sentences, The Lesser Litany and Eternal Father, Strong To Save were sung.

UNIQUE TELEVISED MOMENT OF COFFIN BEING LOWERED INTO THE ROYAL VAULT

The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin descended into the Royal Vault during his funeral service, lowered by an electric motor.

It was a moment never seen before on television, with Joe Little, managing editor of Majesty magazine, describing it as “unique in British royal history”.

Usually, the movement of the coffin into the vault beneath the floor of the Quire of St George’s Chapel would take place in private.

But for Philip’s funeral, the coffin began to move down incredibly slowly, as the Dean of Windsor read the Commendation and the Garter King of Arms proclaimed the lengthy list of the duke’s regal styles and titles.

Part of the lowering was filmed by the BBC cameras, which moved away at times to focus on other elements, including the Garter King of Arms, a piper’s lament, and the Actions Stations naval battle cry by buglers.

WILLIAM AND HARRY REUNITE (CONTINUED…)

Harry was seen talking with William and the Duchess of Cambridge as the group left the moving funeral.

William has previously called his wife the “peacemaker” between the brothers – and today Kate stepped back to allow the pair to speak.

It appears the brothers stuck to their word to put their differences aside after a turbulent year to focus on mourning the Duke of Edinburgh. After months of distance sparked by Harry’s move to the US and an explosive Oprah interview, the brothers came together after the poignant service.

The decision for the family to walk back to the castle and forgo the state cars waiting for them is thought to have been made on the spur of the moment.

The brothers walked together for several minutes, moments after watching their grandfather’s coffin lowered into the vault in emotional scenes at St George’s Chapel.

KATE MIDDLETON ACTS AS PEACEMAKER AS PRINCE HARRY & WILLIAM SHARE PRIVATE CHAT AS THEY LEAVE PHILIP'S EMOTIONAL FUNERAL

KATE Middleton today acted as a peacemaker between Prince Harry and William as they shared a private chat while walking away from Prince Philip’s emotional funeral.

The tender reunion after more than a year apart, came after they stood apart to walk behind their grandfather’s coffin, and were sat separately in the chapel.

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WILL HARRY AND MEGHAN STOP BEING THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX?

As explained in a January announcement, from Spring they will formally retain their titles of 'His/Her Royal Highness' but no longer actively use their 'HRH's.

Meghan, 39, and Prince Harry, 36, have kept their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles since leaving the UK – which was dubbed "Megxit".

But in recent months, the couple have opted to simply introduce themselves by their first names.

HARRY AND WILLIAM LEAVE ST GEORGE'S CHAPEL SIDE BY SIDE ALONG WITH KATE MIDDLETON

PRINCE William and Prince Harry chatted as they were reunited for the first time in more than a year at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The estranged brothers – who had earlier walked apart, separated by the cousin Peter Philips in the funeral cortege – chatted as they strolled up Chapel Hill after the moving service.

Prince William, 38, was first to leave St George's Chapel with his wife, The Duchess of Cambridge. And Wills appeared to wait for Harry, 36, as the Duke of Sussex – who jetted to the UK for the funeral alone – left the chapel.

William removed his mask and pointed up the hill as he muttered a few words to his brother in their meeting since Harry and wife Meghan's bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview which blasted the Royal Family.

His gesture appeared to spur Harry on, and his younger brother – still in a mask – caught up and also said a few words to William's wife Kate, 39.

THE QUEENS HEARTBREAK

The Queen appeared sorrowful and deep in thought as she said goodbye to her beloved husband Philip on her "saddest and most difficult day".

She wore all black and a face mask for the occasion at St George's Chapel, Windsor, and was forced to sit alone due to Covid restrictions.

Her Majesty also made her way to the front of the chapel alone – as guests had to socially-distance and sit two-metres apart.

In highly-emotional scenes, she bowed her head respectfully as Prince Philip's coffin was carried by pallbearers to be placed in front of her pew.

The Duke of Edinburgh's death means the Queen – who turns 95 next week – will now rule alone for the first time in her 69-year reign.

WHAT WAS PRINCE PHILIP BURIED WITH?

PRINCE Philip has been buried with a special engraved sword given to him by King George VI when he married the Queen in 1947 and is engraved with a message from his father-in-law.

Her Majesty, 94, laid the Duke of Edinburgh , who stood by her side for seven decades of unwavering service, to rest in St George's Chapel today.

The Duke's body was then interred in the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel after being placed on a catafalque on a marble slab.

But this is not his final resting place as he will eventually be buried alongside his doting wife when she passes away.

When the time comes, His Royal Highness will be buried with his Admiral of the Fleet naval cap and sword.

WHO ATTENDED THE DUKE OF EDINBRUGHS FUNERAL?

Due to Covid regulations, the Royal Family were forced to scale back the affair – with even the Prime Minister giving up his space.

Philip's immediate family – including the Queen , Princess Anne, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward – obviously top the list of mourners.

All of the duke's grandchildren and their spouses – including William, Harry, Eugenie and Beatrice – also attended, alongside three of Philip's German relatives – Bernhard, the Hereditary Prince of Baden; Donatus, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse; and Prince Philipp of Hohenlohe-Langenburg.

The duke's close friend, Countess Mountbatten of Burma – Penelope "Penny" Knatchbull – the Queen's first cousins Princess Alexandra, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent, who loyally supported the monarch and Philip by carrying out royal duties over the decades also made the list of mourners.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S LOVE OF THE SEA AND ROYAL NAVY FEATURES IN FUNERAL SERVICE

The Duke of Edinburgh’s love of the sea and lifelong association with the Royal Navy featured in his funeral at St George’s Chapel, in hymns, prayers and music.

Sailors and Royal Marines were part of the 750-strong military presence paying their respects to Philip in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

In the lead-up to the funeral service, detachments drawn from units which had a link with Philip were positioned on the grass in the Quadrangle, which was bathed in spring sunshine on Saturday.

The duke’s coffin was decorated with his Admiral of the Fleet Naval Cap and sword, and carried by Royal Marines up the steps of the chapel.

The service was peppered with naval imagery, including in a prayer by the Dean of Windsor, who conducted the service.

HARRY AND EUGENIE HAVE A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

Eugenie is believed to be the only member of the Royal Family to have maintained a special relationship with the Sussexes since they moved to LA.

The trio also share a long list of mutual friends, including the Clooneys and Ellie Goulding.

"Out of all the Queen's grand-children, Harry and Eugenie have one of the most natural connections," royal authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote in the Sussex biography Finding Freedom.

"Like Harry, Eugenie is loyal, honest and great fun.

"The two had many nights out together in London, sneaking into back entrances of clubs, such as Mahiki, where Jack once was manager, or Tonteria, where in one of the VIP cave areas they downed shots from Mexican skull shaped glasses and a giant frozen margarita (with multiple straws)."

WILL HARRY AND MEGHAN STOP BEING THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX?

As explained in a January announcement, from Spring they will formally retain their titles of 'His/Her Royal Highness' but no longer actively use their 'HRH's.

Meghan, 39, and Prince Harry, 36, have kept their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles since leaving the UK – which was dubbed "Megxit".

But in recent months, the couple have opted to simply introduce themselves by their first names.

PRINCE PHILIP FUNERAL – PRINCE HARRY REJOINS ROYALS FOR HIS GRANDFATHER’S FUNERAL

BUT THE BROTHERS LEAVE ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL SIDE BY SIDE ALONG WITH KATE MIDDLETON

PRINCE William and Prince Harry chatted as they were reunited for the first time in more than a year at the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh.

The estranged brothers – who had earlier walked apart, separated by the cousin Peter Philips in the funeral cortege – chatted as they strolled up Chapel Hill after the moving service.

Prince William, 38, was first to leave St George's Chapel with his wife, The Duchess of Cambridge. And Wills appeared to wait for Harry, 36, as the Duke of Sussex – who jetted to the UK for the funeral alone – left the chapel.

William removed his mask and pointed up the hill as he muttered a few words to his brother in their meeting since Harry and wife Meghan's bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview which blasted the Royal Family.

His gesture appeared to spur Harry on, and his younger brother – still in a mask – caught up and also said a few words to William's wife Kate, 39.

WILLIAM AND HARRY SIT OPPOSITE EACH OTHER FOR GRANDFATHER’S FUNERAL

The Duke of Sussex and Duke of Cambridge sat opposite one another in St George’s Chapel, as the brothers bade farewell to their grandfather.

The men, who have had a difficult relationship in recent years, faced each other in the quire as part of just 30 family members for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.

While William was joined in a bubble arrangement with his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, Harry sat alone.

He flew back to the UK from the US following Philip’s death, without the Duchess of Sussex, and has been self-isolating at Frogmore Cottage.

Meghan, who is pregnant, did not travel after medical advice.

MEGHAN 'WOULD HAVE TO PUT ALL FAMILY TENSION INSIDE'

Meghan Markle would have to "put all family tension aside" to support Prince Harry at Philip's funeral, it's reported.

A source close to Meghan told E! News: "Meghan wishes she could have flown to the U.K. to support her husband but has been advised not to due to her pregnancy.

"She would have put all the family tension aside to be there with Harry".

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QUEEN WANTS PHILIP'S DEATH TO BE CATALYST FOR FAMILY UNITY

The Queen wants Prince Philip's death to be a catalyst for her family to reunite, a royal source has revealed.

Her Majesty found comfort over the last week seeing her family rally around one another and putting differences aside.

According to the Daily Mail, a royal source said: "It is certainly hoped that the period of unity from the darkness of the Duke's passing can be used as a catalyst to come together instead of letting the passage of time deepen divisions."

MEG 'WAS RIGHT NOT TO ATTEND FUNERAL', SAYS EXPERT

Meghan Markle made the right call not to attend Prince Philip's funeral and follow doctors' advice, a royal expert has said.

The heavily pregnant Duchess of Sussex has remained in Los Angeles with her son Archie, while Prince Harry has made the solo journey to Windsor.

Royal expert Grant Harrold told the Express: "I think the Duchess would have wanted to be at the funeral to support her husband.

"However, I feel she made the right decision for her unborn child and also due to recent tensions.

"The stress would not be a good idea for anyone at this moment in time."

WILL HARRY AND MEGHAN STOP BEING THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX?

As explained in a January announcement, from Spring they will formally retain their titles of 'His/Her Royal Highness' but no longer actively use their 'HRH's.

Meghan, 39, and Prince Harry, 36, have kept their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles since leaving the UK – which was dubbed "Megxit".

But in recent months, the couple have opted to simply introduce themselves by their first names.

HARRY AND EUGENIE HAVE A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

Eugenie is believed to be the only member of the Royal Family to have maintained a special relationship with the Sussexes since they moved to LA.

The trio also share a long list of mutual friends, including the Clooneys and Ellie Goulding.

"Out of all the Queen's grand-children, Harry and Eugenie have one of the most natural connections," royal authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand wrote in the Sussex biography Finding Freedom.

"Like Harry, Eugenie is loyal, honest and great fun.

"The two had many nights out together in London, sneaking into back entrances of clubs, such as Mahiki, where Jack once was manager, or Tonteria, where in one of the VIP cave areas they downed shots from Mexican skull shaped glasses and a giant frozen margarita (with multiple straws)."

COPS CALLED TO MEGHAN AND HARRY'S HOME NINE TIMES

Cops have been called to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's £11million US mansion nine times in as many months, official figures reveal.

Officers responded to calls listed as phone requests, alarm activations and property crimes since they moved to Montecito, California, with one-year-old Archie in July last year.

The data, obtained under Freedom of Information laws, was released after the couple shared their security fears in their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office were called four times in July last year after Harry and Meghan moved to Montecito from Los Angeles.

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