WhilePrince Harryflew back to theU.K. on Sundayto quarantine ahead of his grandfatherPrince Philip’s funeral next weekend, his wifeMeghan Marklestayed behind.
“It was always a given that Harry would return to England for his grandfather’s passing,” a California source tells PEOPLE, adding that after Philip’s death both Meghan and Harry “were in contact with the Queen.”
“Meghan expressed condolences. The Queen understands why she can’t travel at the moment,” the source adds.
Harry is currently isolatingat his and Meghan’s Windsor home, Frogmore Cottage, ahead of Saturday’s funeral service at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Commonwealth Day 2020.Chris Jackson/Getty
The rift grew even wider following theDuke and Duchess of Sussex’s revealing interview with Oprah Winfreyin March. Harry is set to reunite with his brother — and the rest of the royal family — for the first time next weekend when they gather to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh.
One day after arriving in the U.K., Harry shared a personal statement in the wake of his grandfather’s death, sharing, “My grandfather was a man of service, honour and great humour. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm—and also because you never knew what he might say next.
“He will be remembered as the longest reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end.
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source: people.com
