'Coincidence?': Royal experts react to Meghan Markle's seating at Queen's funeral

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Published 2022-09-19
'Coincidence?': Royal experts react to Meghan Markle's seating at Queen's funeral. The Queen’s funeral was not just a display of religious solemnity, a choreographed military and global VIPs, it was also a steady transfer of power. That’s the view of The Daily Mail’s consultant editor Andrew Pierce, who tells our royal talk show Palace Confidential, that the continuity of the hereditary monarchy was an unspoken, but key element to the day. ‘When the Queen is interred in Windsor Castle, the orb’s taken away, the sceptre, the crown, she goes into the ground as almost one of us, a mere mortal,’ he tells our royal talk show Palace Confidential. ‘And when you saw George and his little sister there, you realise that’s the monarchy’s moving on already. You’ve got the King, the Prince of Wales, his heir, and then George and I think it was right to have him there.’

0:00 Palace Confidential introduction
0:20 Palace Confidential reacting to the extraordinary Queen Elizabeth funeral
1:00 Was Queen Elizabeth's funeral 'unfussy'?
2:22 Would there have been a lot of 'jockeying' for position over the funeral seating plan?
4:07 Reacting to Prince George and Princess Charlotte participating in funeral procession
6:12 The importance of the Commonwealth
6:58 The Queen's funeral seating plan - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the second row
8:30 Where was Meghan Markle? 'The Queen knows where the candles are!'
9:20 Sarah Ferguson had a good seat at the Queen's funeral
10:34 Another 'row' in the Prince Harry military uniform saga over the 'ER' epaulets
12:33 Breaking down the afternoon and evening of the Queen's funeral
13:25 The Royals will have to 'hit the ground running' for the Commonwealth
15:40 What about the British republicanism movement?
18:02 The most moving images from the Queen's funeral

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All Comments (21)
  • @vida2515
    Can we give a round of applause for the soldiers and Procession was amazing! Moving and well organised…also the Pall Bearers carrying the coffin unbelievable well done, RIP Queen Elizabeth 💕
  • @kristyhodgson2127
    So admire Princess Anne, she never left her Mothers side from start to finish, what a strong and dedicated lady she is ♥️
  • @ruthedwards-shirley9042
    Can we pause for a moment and consider how emotionally exhausted this family must be - 12 days of very public appearances, with barely a moment to themselves for “ugly crying”, which is what I am sure I would have been doing! Brave and dignified all the way.
  • @victoria2050nin
    THE QUEEN'S PONY AND CORGIS AWAITING HER COFFIN TO PASS BY MADE ME CRY!
  • @Lovesapuzzle
    Orderly, deeply religious and free from glitz. The funeral reflected The Queen perfectly.
  • @01Lenda
    No one cares about Harry's wife seating. Wasn't about her. Amazing service, amazing family and country. 🌿🌸🙏
  • @lindamarsh3335
    I admire Ann, and her decency and kindness to her wonderful mother and now her suffering brother. She is a daughter and sister that I wish I had.
  • @Yoliplanting
    For me the bag pipe's Lament brought tears to my eyes. I don't know who that young man playing was but he did his Queen proud. The pall bearers were outstanding. A great job by everyone and my deep condolences to the whole family.
  • @annsutherland4631
    The Wales' children were exemplary. William and Catherine must be very proud of them both.
  • @a.w.3772
    The Queen had the last say by seating Me-gain behind the tallest member of the Royal Family AND behind a tall candle. Perfection! I can hear the Queen chuckling.
  • @esterserafinauy1930
    Fergie did not give interviews telling lies about the RF, unlike megan. There's the difference!
  • @katerinasonis394
    The slowly fading bagpipes melody was absolutely heartbreaking, like the soul was leaving our realm forever.
  • @katesleuth1156
    “Her majesty will long be remembered after those who seek fame and fortune are forgotten.” - The Archbishop of Canterbury. Exactly.🇨🇦
  • @sherryhook9066
    As a 60 year old Canadian, I was up quite early and watched it all, much like all the other Royal Funerals and Weddings. Beautiful services, lovely and haunting music, stunning soldiers and marching. How awful for The Royal Family for loosing both their parents in a span of 17 months. Blessings and prayers to The Royal Family during this time. Her Majesty will be missed.🙏🇨🇦
  • @gixellia8455
    The Funeral gave me a deep appreciation for tradition.
  • @omanagangadharan1062
    Those pole bearers deserve recognition. At the steps I was scared. Perfect send off for a well deserved person.
  • @deborahjacobs3735
    I'm from the States. While I watched the funeral I was struck about how the media focused on the family. I appreciated that very much. In older clips I 've seen world leaders marching behind and the family seemed to get forgotten in the clutter. This was truly a family farewell and so much more meaningful. Condolences to all, even we loved your Queen.
  • @cindybogart6062
    It was heartbreaking to see George & Charlotte cry during the funeral. It broke my heart. They were so empowering. I love that family.
  • @Angelthedog
    I'm an American. I love the English, and especially that noble Queen. I will miss her.