In the book Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors, author Tom Bower claims that the monarch told her aides on the day of the funeral, “Thank God.” Philip’s funeral on April 17, 2021 was just a month after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan sat down with talk show host Oprah Winfrey for a sensational interview that sent shockwaves through the royal family. In his book, Mr Bower claimed that the Queen made the comment about Meghan in Windsor as she prepared to travel to St George’s Chapel for the service.
He writes: “Prince Philip had passed away on April 9, 2021. His funeral was set for April 17. Harry arrived in London just before the service.
‘The mood was gloomy. Daily the media praised Philip’s remarkable life and dedication to the country. The Duke had planned a simple funeral in St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
“The rehearsals showed impeccable military practice. Few would not be touched by the perfection of the British ceremonial tradition.
“Excellent weather was forecast. The only uncertainty was the relationship between Harry and his family. How would he deal with his father and brother?
“Meghan had cited her seven-month pregnancy as a reason not to travel.
“At Windsor Castle, the Queen was preparing to meet the public on one of the saddest days of her life. Philip had been her rock for the past 70 years.
“To comply with Covid restrictions, she would mourn alone in the chapel. ‘Thank God Meghan isn’t coming,’ said the monarch.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the claims in the book last night.
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