Did the Archbishop Disparage Harry and Meghan During the Eulogy for the Queen?

During the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, made a speech that many interpreted as a veiled attack on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The Archbishop appeared to be looking directly at the couple while he spoke about those who cling to power and privilege, leading many royal watchers to accuse him of hurling shade at the exiled couple.

While praising the late queen as a person of loving service, the Archbishop made a cutting remark, stating that those who serve will be cherished and remembered, whereas those who cling to dominance and privilege are forgotten.

He was seen avidly gazing toward the area of Westminster Abbey where Harry and his bride were seated behind Harry's father, King Charles III, during the sermon.

Harry was also prohibited from saluting his grandmother's coffin while it was in procession and from donning his military uniform.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who frequently disparaged Harry's family after stepping down as senior royals in 2020, were blamed by many on Twitter for the religious leader's apparent dig at them.

However, others pointed out that the remarks might have been directed at any number of the world leaders present in the Assembly, including UK's ruling Conservative Party, which recently nominated Liz Truss to succeed scandal-plagued Boris Johnson as prime minister, despite widespread calls for a general election.

Johnson was also present at the funeral.

The late Queen was described as joyous and present to so many, touching a multitude of lives in Welby's sermon.

He prayed specifically for her entire family, who are mourning like every family at a funeral is, including so many other families who have recently lost a loved one, but in this family's situation, they are doing so in the most public setting.

He concluded by saying, “May God comfort them in their grief and fill the void in their lives with memories of happiness and vitality.

All who follow the Queen's example and inspiration of trust and faith in God, can with her say, we will meet again,” turning to face the new king and his family.

Mike Tindall, the former England rugby star, attended the Queen's official burial with his wife Zara Tindall, the granddaughter of Britain's longest-training monarch.

After being laid to rest after a 70-year reign that helped define the country, Mike Tindall paid one more homage to the Queen.

A few hours after her funeral, the 43-year-old posted a brief video to his Instagram account of the Queen's piper, pipe major Paul Burns, playing the last lament as her body was placed into the crypt at St George's Chapel.

Mike, who was seated next to his wife Zara throughout the service in Westminster, occasionally appeared on the verge of tears.

He also followed his wife Zara in the poignant procession behind Her Majesty's coffin in the Abbey, as the two of them locked hands closely.

Mike stood alongside his wife of 11 years and seemed melancholy.

The cross-shaped member of the Order of the British Empire, which Tindall got in 2007 for his rugby career, was one of three medals he was wearing.

In another heartbreaking image at the state burial, Mike was seen comforting James by Count Severn.

The 14-year-old was embraced by the former outside centre as they entered Westminster Abbey on Monday morning for the service.

Since Her Majesty's passing on September 8, Mike has been by his wife Zara's side.

With her retired rugby player spouse, Zara has three kids.

Mia, who is eight years old, Lena, who is four, and Lucas, who is one year old, are their children.

In conclusion, the Archbishop of Canterbury's remarks during the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II have caused a stir among royal watchers, with many interpreting them as a veiled attack on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

However, others have pointed out that the remarks might have been directed at any number of world leaders present at the Assembly.

Meanwhile, Mike Tindall paid one more homage to the Queen after her official burial, posting a brief video to his Instagram account of the Queen's piper playing the last lament as her body was placed into the crypt at St George's Chapel.