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Whatever Duchess Meghan does, she does it wrong. You might think so, reading the British tabloid media. But how do people rate them? We asked around.
You could call it a happy coincidence that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were in England when Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle. The 38-year-old flew straight to Scotland to be with his family. In the days since, the couple has attended all extended family dates. Most of the media commentary has been neutral – but this has not always been the case. Meghan in particular has been hit hard in recent years. It seemed like she couldn’t do anything right. British tabloid media argued their line by saying that the population was against the Duchess of Sussex. But is that true?
“A tragedy for the brothers”: This is how Royal fans in London think about the removal of the Sussexes from the Royal Family
Of the star is currently based in London and has been asking around with Royal fans on the Mall. Many camped there the day before the state funeral for the late Queen. So does Natalie from Sussex, who, wrapped in a flag, camps with her friends on the side of the road. “It’s nice that they’ve come back and are grieving with the family. They’ve built a happy life for themselves, but it’s great that they’re there and spending time with the other grandchildren.” On the other hand, she cannot imagine returning to the bosom of the family as a working member of the crown. “I think other people have taken their roles. They’ve chosen their path, but it’s nice to see them together when Meghan and Harry are there.”
Luke has set up camp with his daughter and granddaughter. It is important to these three generations to personally say goodbye to the Queen. He finds it sad that Meghan and Harry have said goodbye to royal service. “It’s a tragedy for the two brothers,” said the Londoner with German roots. “I pray they find each other again.” He was sure the couple would be welcomed should they one day decide to work for the Crown again.
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry: Canadians don’t want to pay for their security
Tim from Canada, on the other hand, sounds more critical. He serves in the military, took extra leave on Thursday and flew to London. It’s not the first royal event that Tim flew across the pond for. In 2011 he was there when Prince William and Kate Middleton said yes. Now it is a sad occasion that brings him to the English capital. Asked about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Canadian bursts out laughing, only to openly state: “I don’t think we should be paying for their safety if they’re not working for the Crown. I hope they come back and the Royal Support family. I think they have an important role and are very popular with the people of the UK. But they’ve burned bridges and I hope they can mend that. At the end of the day, they’re family and they have to they realize. Now that his grandmother has died, it could bring them closer together again.” He advised the Sussexes to stop giving interviews, to cancel Harry’s book, which is due to be published in late autumn, and last but not least to move back to England to work for the Royal Family.
“I think it’s nice that they’re here,” says Janine, “and it was wonderful to see Prince Harry in his uniform.” But it is too early to talk about welcoming him and his wife back to the family.
Nurse Ivy traveled two and a half hours to see the procession after the state funeral from the front row. Together with a friend, she built a small shrine for the Queen. A portrait of the deceased sits enthroned on a black box, next to which she has placed bowls of sweets. This is a tradition from her home in the Philippines, she says. She is forgiving towards the exile royals Harry and Meghan: “Every family has a quarrel, doesn’t it? And when someone dies, it brings us closer together again. That’s sad, but it’s time to get back together and to put what happened behind you. Time heals everything.” A return to the Windsors could not really imagine. “It’s a big responsibility. I would understand if they go back to the US. It’s their decision.”
The Duke and Duke of Sussex are present at the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II
On Monday, Prince Harry, King Charles and other members of the Royal Family will follow the coffin of his beloved grandmother in a solemn procession, first from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and then from the Abbey to Wellington Arch after the service. Duchess Meghan, Duchess Kate and other family members follow in limousines.
The Sussexes are still part of it – and then again not. Although Charles expressed his love for his youngest son and his wife in his first speech after ascending the throne, they were not allowed to be present at the reception at Buckingham Palace on the eve of the funeral. Here there are striking differences between the so-called “working royals”, the members who work for the crown and those who don’t want to and are not allowed to work for it. Nevertheless, one thing should cheer the couple up: that the population is more well-disposed towards them than the gossip press makes it appear.
Source: Stern
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