How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Comforted Each Other at Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are leaning on one another to get through the difficult emotions being brought up on the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Today, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at Westminster Abbey to attend the state funeral of the queen, who died at 96 years old on September 8.

Though the occasion held a stoic and somber tone, Harry and Meghan (the latter of whom was photographed crying after the service) were seen holding hands as they watched the queen’s coffin be carried out of Westminster Abbey.

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london, england   september 19 prince harry, duke of sussex and meghan, the duchess of sussex follow the coffin of queen elizabeth ii as it is carried out of westminster abbey after the state funeral on september 19, 2022 in london, england elizabeth alexandra mary windsor was born in bruton street, mayfair, london on 21 april 1926 she married prince philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the united kingdom and commonwealth on 6 february 1952 after the death of her father, king george vi queen elizabeth ii died at balmoral castle in scotland on september 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, king charles iii photo by frank augstein   wpa poolgetty images

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britain's prince william,, front left, and kate, princess of wales with their children princess charlotte of wales, prince george of wales, britain's prince harry, rear left, and his wife meghan, the duchess of sussex, follow the coffin of queen elizabeth ii as it is carried out of westminster abbey during her funeral in central london, monday, sept 19, 2022 the queen, who died aged 96 on sept 8, will be buried at windsor alongside her late husband, prince philip, who died last year ap photofrank augstein, pool

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The couple often engage in subtle PDA during public appearances. Earlier this month, during a joint outing with Prince William and Kate Middleton to greet mourners outside of Windsor Castle, the Sussexes were photographed holding hands and touching one another’s backs in multiple moments.

the prince and princess of wales accompanied by the duke and duchess of sussex greet wellwishers outside windsor castle

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the prince and princess of wales accompanied by the duke and duchess of sussex greet wellwishers outside windsor castle

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Harry previously honored his late grandmother by releasing a press release through the web site of his and Meghan’s nonprofit, Archewell.

“In celebrating the lifetime of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we’re all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty. She was globally admired and revered,” he wrote. “Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.”

He concluded the note with a private message written on to his grandmother.

“Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I’m eternally grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the primary time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the primary moment you met my darling wife and hugged the one that you love great-grandchildren,” Harry wrote. “I cherish these times shared with you, and the numerous other special moments in between. You might be already sorely missed, not only by us, but by the world over. And because it involves first meetings, we now honour my father in his latest role as King Charles III.”

Chelsey Sanchez is an Associate Editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, where she covers popular culture, politics, and social movements. 

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