Princes William and Harry and their wives Kate and Meghan gathered in front of flowers in Windsor and gave a long greeting to the Britons present to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
It is an image that we almost forgot. In the same frame, the faces of two brothers and their wives, Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton. Indeed, this Saturday, September 10, Princes William and Harry walked side-by-side through the gates of Windsor Castle to greet throngs of worshipers who had come to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8 in Balmoral, Scotland. A symbolic figure, but above all a historical one, considering the estrangement that has lasted for several years.
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Selfies and handshakes
But don’t we say that the loss of a loved one brings “those who remain” closer? So the erstwhile Fantastic Four put aside their differences today, walking with a determined step and a good face to honor their grandmother’s memory. They then gathered in front of hundreds of bouquets of flowers placed in front of the palace gates. After which they took a good twenty minutes to greet the English and take a few selfies while walking the famous Long Walk.
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The sign of peace.
This is the first public appearance of the two brothers and their wives since March 9, 2020. The latter are known to be cold after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exile to the US, which was followed by their shocking interview for American television. . In this interview with host Oprah Winfrey, they specifically accused the royal family of racism. Although they stayed in separate cars this Saturday, September 10, could this look be a sign of reconciliation?
Source: Le Figaro