**Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Spark Controversy with Late Arrival at Thanksgiving Service**

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry caused a stir last Friday when they arrived 50 minutes late to join the procession ahead of the service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.

The royal couple, along with other members of the royal family, gathered for the celebration in London.

As they processed through the church, Meghan was seen smiling while Harry appeared contemplative, biting his lip at times.

Royal expert Lady Colin Campbell claimed that Meghan and Harry intentionally arrived late to avoid being grouped with the “never was royals.”

Lady Colin Campbell stated in an interview with GB News that the couple deliberately missed their appointed meeting to ensure they would appear later in the procession.

The processions are typically organized based on rank, with the most important members entering the building last.

This event marked the first public appearance of Harry and Meghan alongside the Windsors since their decision to step back from royal duties and move to the US two years ago.

Crowds cheered as the couple arrived, exchanging smiles and waves with onlookers.

Seated in the second row, they had to navigate past other royal family members to reach their places, engaging in friendly interactions along the way.

The Trooping Celebrations at Horse Guards on Thursday saw Harry and Meghan staying out of the spotlight inside the Duke of Wellington's former office with other family members.

The Thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral focused on public service, honoring 400 individuals, including NHS and key workers, for their contributions during the pandemic.

Despite returning to the UK for the Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations, Harry and Meghan reportedly missed an important family lunch.

While they joined the festivities to commemorate the Queen's reign, they did not participate in private meetings with the family members.

Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall were also present at the gala.

Mike Tindall shared on the podcast “The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby” that a cousin's lunch was a highlight of the weekend.

However, Meghan and Harry skipped the secret cousin's lunch following the Trooping the Colour event, reportedly due to not coordinating their schedules with the family.

The couple's absence from the intimate family gathering raised eyebrows amidst their return to royal engagements.