William and Harry finally unite as they walk together after Duke’s funeral
The estranged siblings were seen talking as they walked alongside the Duchess of Cambridge.
Prince Harry walked with Prince William as the brothers left their grandfather’s funeral this afternoon.
The estranged siblings were seen finally reuniting as they walked alongside the Duchess of Cambridge after Prince Philip was laid to rest.
Kate Middleton eventually fell back and let the brothers walk in a pair in what body language experts have named ‘genuine moment of unity’.
The moment came following an impromptu decision by some members of the Royal Family to walk back to Windsor Castle from St George’s Chapel – despite state cars being provided.
Harry and William were originally expected to walk shoulder-to-shoulder behind the coffin – but were separated by their cousin Peter Phillips this afternoon.
They both looked sombre as they sat opposite one another in St George’s Chapel.
The pair were separated for more than a year following a rift, with Harry admitting their relationship is ‘space at the moment’ after he stepped down as a senior royal for good.
The Duke of Sussex said ‘time heals all things, hopefully’ as he spoke to Oprah Winfrey about his relationship with William in March.
His return to the UK comes after he and wife Meghan Markle made a number of shocking allegations about the Royal Family.
An unnamed member of the family was accused of raising ‘concerns about how dark Archie’s skin may be when he’s born’.
Oprah later clarified the remarks were not made by the Queen or the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Duke of Cambridge spoke out against the claims, saying his family was ‘very much not racist’.
Meghan decided to miss the funeral after being advised not to travel while pregnant by her doctor.
Her friend Gayle King said in March Harry had spoken to his brother and father after the interview, but talks were ‘unproductive’.
Royal sources said the brothers were ‘keen to spend time together as a family’ after the funeral as they put their differences to the side to celebrate the duke’s life.
The Duchess of Sussex told Oprah that ‘the firm refused to help her’ when she told them she was experiencing suicidal thoughts.
She also claimed William’s wife Kate Middleton made her cry in the lead-up to her wedding in 2018.
In a statement issued by the Queen, Buckingham Palace said the whole family was ‘saddened’ by the ‘serious allegations’ which would ‘be addressed privately’ – although added that ‘recollections may vary.
The Duchess of Sussex, who watched the service on TV, left a handwritten note for Prince Philip on a wreath laid in St George’s Chapel.
She and Harry personally chose the locally-sourced flowers for their tribute – including Acanthus mollis (Bear’s breeches), the national flower of Greece, to represent Philip’s heritage, and Eryngium (sea holly), to represent the Royal Marines.
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Prince Philip funeral: Key details
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh passed away on Friday April 9, just two months shy of his 100th birthday.
Today, the Duke was interred in the Royal Vault at St George’s Chapel - where he will remain until his wife of 73 years dies, whereupon they will be buried together.
Only 30 mourners were present at the funeral due to current Covid-19 restrictions - with the Queen having to sit alone.
Although well-wishers were urged to not line the streets of Windsor, they could watch the ceremony on TV.
Another way to pay your respects to the late Duke is to sign the official online book of condolence.
Here are the key details: