Meghan SKIPPING Prince Philip’s funeral because she doesn’t want to be ‘center of attention’

Meghan Markle allegedly remained at home in Santa Barbara, California, and did not accompany Harry to London for Prince Philip's funeral because she “want to be the center of attention,” according to sources linked to the Duchess.

Markle didn't want to make headlines at such a difficult moment, according to her friends, as the fallout from her and Harry's fiery interview with Oprah Winfrey last month, which raked the British royal family over the coals, persists.

They also said Meghan said that “attending or not attending Prince Philip's funeral isn't going to change her relationship with the Queen. She said the Queen understands her absence and would want her to stay safe and healthy for the baby She mentioned that the Queen respects her absence and wishes for her to remain secure and stable for the sake of the baby.”

According to them, Markle sees the funeral as a way for her husband to attempt to repair his rift with his brother Prince William and father Prince Charles without her present.

On Valentine's Day, the Sussexes revealed they were expecting their second child, a daughter. In the summer, the baby will be born.

According to the Mail, Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, was adamant that her daughter not travel to England for the funeral due to health issues, but the pals said Harry eventually decided whether or not his wife would participate.

According to the Mail, “[Markle] said she left it up to him whether or not she would attend the funeral.”

“Meghan said her main concern right now is supporting Harry.”

According to the article, Markle's mother “insisted that Meghan stay behind and support Harry from afar.”

“Like Harry, Doria is very protective of Meghan and doesn't want to see her putting her own health at risk. Stress is the last thing Meghan needs right now .”

On Saturday, Prince Harry was seen leaving his home in Santa Barbara, California (April 10).

On Sunday (April 11), the Duke of Sussex was seen landing at Heathrow Airport in London without his pregnant wife. Around 1:15GMT, he was seen exiting a British Airways flight from Los Angeles, clad in chinos, a hat, and a black face mask.

He was initially greeted by security officials at the airport, and he was later seen getting into a black Land Rover that drove him to Kensington Palace.