Why Meghan won’t be attending Prince Philip’s funeral
Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip's ceremonial royal funeral will take place on April 17 at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
However, while Prince Harry has travelled to the UK to be with his family for the service, his wife Meghan will remain home in the US.
The palace released a statement saying that the Duchess of Sussex, who is pregnant with her and Harry's second child, was "advised not to travel" by her doctor.
Harry instead made the trip to the UK alone, where he will follow COVID-19 protocols.
A source close to Meghan reportedly said she made “every effort” to go.
“The Duchess has made every effort to travel alongside The Duke, but unfortunately, she did not receive medical clearance from her physician,” they told royal journalist Omid Scobie.
The trip marks the first time Harry has returned to the UK since March of 2020, when he and Meghan left after stepping back from their duties as senior working members of the royal family.
It will also be the first time Harry sees his family in person, following he and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah, where they accused the royal family of racism.
Prince Philip will receive a relatively private funeral in Windsor Castle, in line with both the coronavirus pandemic restrictions and his own wishes.
Among those attending the ceremony will be the Duke’s children, grandchildren and other close family.