Royal Funeral Sermon Sparks Controversy

The Archbishop of Canterbury stirred up a storm with his funeral sermon for Queen Elizabeth II, where he seemingly took a swipe at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Justin Welby, the religious leader of the Church of England, raised eyebrows during the ceremony for Her Majesty as he appeared to direct his words towards the estranged royal couple.

Many observers accused the Archbishop of throwing shade at King Charles III's son and daughter-in-law.

In his address, the Archbishop praised the Queen for embodying the values of loving service, a trait he described as rare in any sphere of life.

He emphasized the importance of leaders who serve with love, contrasting them with those who cling to power and privileges.

The pointed remarks were delivered while the Archbishop seemed to gaze in the direction of Westminster Abbey where Harry and Meghan were seated.

Online commentators speculated that the Archbishop's comments were a response to the couple's public criticisms of the royal family since their decision to step back from senior royal duties in 2020.

Adding fuel to the fire, an expert suggested that King Charles had sent a strong message to the world regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, symbolically denying Harry the right to wear his military uniform at the Queen's funeral.

Initially, it was announced that Prince Harry would not be permitted to wear military attire at the funeral, leading to a statement from his spokesperson affirming Harry's intention to wear a mourning suit instead.

However, Buckingham Palace later reversed its decision, allowing Harry to don his military uniform at the vigil in Westminster Hall but not at the main service on Monday.

Brand expert Eric Schiffer interpreted this move as a deliberate snub by the royal family, underscoring the ongoing tension between them and the Sussexes.

During Fox's live coverage of the funeral, Piers Morgan did not hold back in his criticism of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, accusing them of making the Queen's final years challenging.

Morgan's candid remarks came as the Queen's casket was being transported to Windsor for burial.

He speculated that Harry's choices, including his relocation to California, were motivated by unresolved issues related to his parents' marriage and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Morgan went on to draw parallels between Meghan Markle and Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee whose relationship with King Edward VIII led to his abdication in 1936.

The comparison highlighted the perceived impact of Meghan's presence in the royal family and the controversies surrounding her and Prince Harry's decisions.

The funeral proceedings became a backdrop for renewed discussions about the dynamics within the royal household and the rifts that continue to unfold.