Prince Harry and Prince William shocked the world when they appeared together with their wives for the first time since 2020. Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton, sometimes referred to as the “Fab Four”, stepped outside Windsor Castle on September 10 to view floral tributes left for Queen Elizabeth II in the wake of her death in September. 8. However, the special occasion was marred by reports that Prince Harry and Markle have delayed the reunion. “Yes, of course they were delayed an hour, it was because his father, now King Charles, told Prince William to extend the invitation because they found out that Meghan Markle had asked the US PR company to book an ‘alternative’ ride . So it was a last-minute call to stop it, it broke protocol (once again),” royal watcher Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. A representative for Markle did not comment when reached by Fox News Digital. The “Fab Four” saw floral tributes outside Windsor Castle on September 10. (Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images) KING CHARLES III RECEIVED QUEEN ELIZABETH II’S COFFIN AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE IN LONDON Fordwich explained that Prince Harry and Markle likely had to “spoof” to be ready for the public moment, and while she couldn’t confirm, she noted that the Duchess of Sussex usually has her hair and makeup done. “It was a last-minute invitation, so, yes, they had to struggle to get ready, they weren’t wearing mourning clothes.” “The Prince of Wales’ olive branch led to a 45-minute negotiation before the ‘Fab Four’ reunited… also Prince William was rather disappointed by some of the coverage focusing on Harry and Meghan’s movements on the day Queen Elizabeth II died rather than the size of the mourning,” Fordwich added. “So that’s when he decided to get in touch with Harry and Meghan.” The 45-minute negotiation was likely due to Prince Harry’s call for proper security. The Duke of Sussex is currently locked in a legal battle with the UK government as he battles for security following his decision to step down from his senior role as king. “If we see more of Harry and Meghan in the coming days, other than Monday’s function, we won’t get word of the appearance until the last minute,” royal expert Kinsey Schofield told Fox News Digital. “This is how they operate while in the UK Prince Harry is in a legal battle with the government over his security and I understand that the ‘negotiations’ that took place before Saturday’s joint appearance were related to security. he still fears for his family’s safety, but I think we’ll see more of that.” Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle came together to honor Queen Elizabeth II after her death. (Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images) CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE RECREATION NEWSLETTER Royal author Christopher Andersen, who wrote “Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan,” noted to Fox News Digital that the death of Queen Elizabeth II likely brought Prince William and Prince Harry as they honor her. . “William and Harry have come together for this moment in history to honor the grandmother they both loved, as they did briefly for Prince Philip’s funeral and the unveiling of the Kensington Palace statue honoring their mother last year,” he said. “But it remains to be seen whether they will go back to their separate corners once the funeral is over.” The royal author also spoke to Fox News Digital about Prince William’s title change and how it could affect his relationship with Prince Harry. “Harry knew this moment was coming,” Andersen said. “That’s why Meghan and I have set out on their own to create a life for themselves away from the gravitational pull of the monarchy.” “As much as Harry loves his brother, he has always struggled to some degree in William’s shadow,” she added. “Harry is delighted that William and Kate are so willing and ready to take on the heavy burden of being Prince and Princess of Wales. But if the Sussexes felt overshadowed by the Cambridges, one can only imagine how they feel now. “ Andersen stressed the royal family was “on their best behavior” in an effort not to embarrass the family name following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. “William and Harry used to laugh and joke almost every time they met. That playful brotherly shell that was the hallmark of their relationship is not much in evidence now,” she told Fox News Digital. “They’re nice enough to each other, but that’s about it. They’re all on their best behavior right now, careful not to do anything that would embarrass or upset their grandmother.” King Charles III appeared to extend his own olive branch to Prince Harry by mentioning his son and Markle in his first speech after taking the throne. However, it is unclear whether any further steps will be taken to mend the father-son relationship. “Charles has extended an olive branch to Harry and Meghan by mentioning them in his accession speech, but it’s hard to imagine much will come of it,” Andersen said. “The palace is holding its collective breath, waiting to see what new bombshells are contained in Harry’s forthcoming memoir.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The outing marks the first time the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been photographed together since March 2020. (Chris Jackson) Harry announced he was writing an informational book in 2021 and reportedly did not inform Charles ahead of the news. “I write this not as the prince I was born, but as the man I became. I’ve worn many hats over the years, literally and figuratively, and I hope that in telling my story—the highs and the lows, the mistakes, the lessons— I can help show that no matter where we come from, we have more in common than we think,” he said in a press release at the time. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to share what I have learned throughout my life so far and excited for people to read a first-hand account of my life that is accurate and completely true.” Lauryn Overhultz is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital.
