'A mistake': Royal experts react to Prince William, Meghan Markle and Harry reunion | Queen death

'A mistake': Royal experts react to Prince William, Meghan Markle and Harry reunion | Queen death. Prince William’s attempt to build bridges with his brother Harry could backfire, believes the Daily Mail’s Diary Editor Richard Eden. Following a text message from Prince William, he and Kate Middleton and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprised well-wishers at Windsor on Saturday by appearing together. The new Prince of Wales’ move may have been well-intentioned, says Eden, but it was also very risky. ‘I think William’s gesture was magnanimous, it was very kind, but I’m afraid I fear it was a mistake, because when they’ve made kind gestures before towards Harry and Meghan they’ve been thrown back in their face,’ he tells our royal talk show Palace Confidential. ‘I mean look at how the Duchess of Cambridge as she then was, went round [to see Meghan] after there had been a row over the flower girls at the wedding – she took some flowers and that was held against her publically in the Oprah interview… William’s gesture has elevated them, it’s made them central again now, next to William and Catherine. It’s wonderful for them, I’m sure they’ll be able to exploit it a lot in the future, but I do fear it’s a mistake.’ Charlotte Griffiths, the Mail on Sunday’s Editor at Large, believes that engineering meeting of the so-called Fab Four ahead of the Queen’s funeral could prove to be a smart move.

0:00 Palace Confidential intro
0:36 King Charles III hitting the ground running after Queen Elizabeth's death
2:30 Princess Anne's significant role in Queen's funeral and Operation Unicorn
3:40 The 'Fab Four': Reaction to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry joining Prince William and Kate Middleton
4:50 The text exchange between Harry and William
5:10 What about Prince Harry's tell-all memoir?
5:57 How did Prince Harry and Prince William's reunion affect King Charles III coverage?
8:30 Is Prince William's role change behind the decision to reunite?
9:28 Any historic rivalry between Prince Andrew and King Charles?
10:25 What are the hopes for long-term reconciliation between Harry and William?
12:20 When could Prince Harry's book be released?
12:50 Adorable gallery of the Queen in her role as grandmother and great-grandmother

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[andreaconroy]

The Princess Royal is absolutely devastated by the loss of her mother. Anne is such an extremely hardworking member of the family and so obvious very close to her mother. She was by her side constantly towards the end and at the end and beyond. She is a real trouper.

[elainekoop]

The mistake wasnIt William’s! The mistake is the media’s insistence on placing this picture in the lead of every article! It’s the Queens Funeral! Let’s see a picture of the awesome Queen in the lead!

[saaneroa]

My heart goes out to Princess Anne. Her countenance shows it all. Sending her loads of love.

[maryhalverson]

Anne has always shown far more leadership qualities than any of her siblings and in a sensible world, would be Queen.

[jeneckhardt]

The Princess Royal is literally the hardest working person in the whole family. She doesn't want or need lots of attention. She does her job very well. She is just so damn awesome!

[joanneyoung]

Princess Anne true to her nature was a true daughter who was at her mother’s side to the final moments.

[lindadobson]

William showed the best and truest respect for his father and grandmother.

[Bevan]

I have nothing but admiration for Princess Anne. Just like the Queen she's selfless in everything she does. She's done her mother proud x

[carolehenson]

Regarding whether it was a mistake for the "Fab Four" to do the walkabout. If nothing else, it helped William control the narrative.

[elliesquires]

What I hate in “journalism” is the ignorant as hell questions from the interviewer. “ Do you think William and Harry know they’d push the King off the front page?” That decision was the fault., and a huge fault of the newspaper!

[jenniferwest]

Princess Anne is a truly wonderful daughter and princess. I have so much admiration love and respect for her. She never makes a fuss, the hardest working Royal next to our beautiful Queen. Both her mother and father must be so proud of her, and I'm sure they were by her side.

[courtney]

The still picture I saw of Princess Anne in a car that was following the vehicle her mother was in, broke my heart. You could tell she is truly devastated by losing her mother. She kept her composure very well. But, I'm sure in private her emotions are off the charts, as anyone's would be who loses someone they love dearly. The Queen had such great strength and grace. May she rest in peace. 🕊️

[MKR]

Princess Anne has always been my hero after refusing to be kidnapped!!

[ihikealone]

Princess Anne 💔 I'm sure this is difficult for the entire family, but my heart just breaks for Anne. I hope she can get some rest soon.

[kloewe]

Even in her dying she was thinking about the people that she served... That she purposefully had her last moments in Scotland, to solidify the union. An incredibly dutiful and strong woman. Bless her.

[kdaniel]

The biggest problem, is the "know all" journalists, who keep exploiting the William-Harry situation, in order to entice their readers/listeners. They should simply mind their own business (and, no doubt, they will say reporting on this is their business) and leave the brothers alone to live their lives. The best thing we can all do, is boycott the sales of Harry's book.

[gerrymarmee]

I don’t think we should make too much of the 4 being together. It was the right thing to do, but I don’t think it will continue.

[helamej]

No matter how many times a snake sheds its
skin, it will always be a snake. Remember that before allowing certain people back into your life.

[GypsyTheGoatOnTube]

I wouldnt call it building bridges. Firstly its a family funeral, albeit large. Secondly, they are family, none of us gets to choose our family

[natalie-dianabusari]

Everybody did their part in the most respectful way. Despite their differences they are family and they came together