Meghan would have ‘put all family tension aside’ to be at Philip’s funeral with Harry

Last Friday, the Duke of Edinburgh, who was 99 years old, died at Windsor Castle. The funeral will be held on April 17 in St George's Chapel, according to the Palace.

Prince Harry has returned to the United Kingdom for the funeral and is currently staying at Frogmore Cottage, his old Windsor residence.

According to reports, Meghan Markle would have “put all family tension aside” to comfort Prince Harry at Philip's funeral.

The Duchess of Sussex is unable to travel from the United States because she is fully pregnant with the couple's second child.

Meghan and Harry are expecting their second child in June.

Harry, 36, flew in alone on Sunday ahead of his grandfather's funeral.

This will be the first time Prince Harry has met his family since the couple's bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview.

Meghan would have joined the funeral if she hadn't been heavily pregnant, according to a source linked to the Duchess.

They said, “She would have put all the family tension aside to be there with Harry.”

According to E! News, the source said: “Meghan wishes she could have flown to the UK 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.

“Harry wants to make sure Meghan and the baby are healthy and not involved in stressful situations.”

“They have been focused on their new roots in Montecito and the pregnancy.”

The Sussexes are “still not on amazing terms with the family,” according to the report, but Harry's return will give him the opportunity to improve on his bond with Prince William.

Meanwhile, according to The Sun, the Queen has told all royals not to wear military uniforms to the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

There was even “serious Navy displeasure” at being drawn into a squabble about Prince Andrew supposedly wearing an admiral's uniform.

Insiders say the Queen directly intervened in the preparation of Saturday's funeral, recommending that all senior male royals wear suits and ties.

After losing his honorary title, the Duke of Sussex would have been forced to wear civilian clothing, making him the only senior male in the royal family to do so, had the Queen not intervened.

Just 30 people will be able to attend Prince Philip's funeral due to the pandemic.

It is estimated that about 800 mourners would have attended the service, had it not been for COVID-19.

People who wish to pay their respects to Prince Philip are advised to remain at home and “follow the guidelines to keep themselves and others safe.”

According to reports, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince Harry will not meet to talk about their disagreements before Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday.

Instead, the trio will meet up with other individuals who will be in attendance at the Duke's ceremonial funeral.

The Duke will be privately interred in the Royal Vault of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after the service.