Before the world saw the cold shoulders Prince William and Kate Middleton gave to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Commonwealth Day Service, the Duchess of Sussex reportedly wept her heart out before the event. After the former actress made her final solo royal engagement to meet the students of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) at Buckingham Palace, she couldn't help but cry when she said goodbye to some of the palace's staff.
Royal expert Omid Scobie, who was with the former actress at her last solo event, revealed he witnessed how Meghan Markle wept. After the students left, she reportedly stayed behind to say goodbye to some of the staff that remained loyal to her for the past year, Express noted.
It was said to be an emotional scene. Although Meghan Markle remained composed throughout the engagement, she became vulnerable in front of the familiar faces. It was tough for her. She was tearful when she gave hugs and said goodbye to everyone.
It was the end for her, as it would be the last time that she would stand in the Buckingham Palace as a senior working royal. Her body language displayed a real, emotional, vulnerable state. After that, she put on a brave face to join Prince Harry to complete their final royal engagement together at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
However, although the royal family members knew that it would be their last royal engagement and they would fly back to Canada afterwards, Scobie noticed that they didn't receive a warm hug or welcome from anyone. "[It] really gave us our biggest insight into the dynamics of the Sussexes and the royal family and how that's been for the final couple years," he said.
CCN reported that the world saw how Prince William and Kate Middleton gave Prince Harry and Meghan Markel the cold shoulder at the Commonwealth Day Service. They had sat apart, barely talked to each other, and even hardly made eye contact.
It was an awkward and embarrassing moment for the royal family. The Sussexes saw a row behind the Cambridges. Although Prince William and Kate Middleton could be seen talking to Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, they seemed to be ignoring Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who were just behind them.
They also seemed to ignore Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's warm smile and greetings when they entered Westminster Abbey. Although Prince William and Kate Middleton gave them a curt bow, they quickly took their seats and started to ignore them.
