It was their last hurrah, their swansong to the British public, and they knew all eyes would be on them.
Their “abdication” has, after all, been major world news and their farewell to queen and country was big enough to almost push the coronavirus crisis offfront pages. And you have to hand it to Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex: they razzle-dazzled the heck out of it.
If anyone thought they might be a little sheepish after the subtle put-downs by Queen Elizabeth and the general tide of disgruntlement from the public since their move to Canada they would’ve been dead wrong.
Meghan exuded Hollywood glamour, radiating a glow that was almost blinding and looking drop-dead gorgeous in designer gowns and sky-high heels.
It was a look that said, “World, I’m coming for you – and I have my prince right by my side.”
All eyes were on her and Harry’s final official appearance at the Commonwealth Service in Westminster Abbey in London, one of the most important occasions on the queen’s calendar. Her Majesty had let it be known she wouldn’t tolerate her grandson and his wife’s absence – they’d be relieved of their royal duties only at the end of March and they were expected to be there.
Shortly before the service the palace issued a statement announcing Harry (35), Meghan (38), Prince William (37) and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge (38), wouldn’t be part of the royal procession into the abbey behind the queen as had been the case in the past.
Instead, each couple would be escorted to their seats – and Harry and Meghan would follow the queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward (56), and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex (55).
This story is from the 19 March 2020 edition of YOU South Africa.
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