EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle told friends she didn't want to go to Prince Philip's funeral because she 'didn't want to be center of attention' - but claims she adored Duke and they had 'special bond'
- Prince Harry flew to London without pregnant wife Meghan Markle to join his family to mourn the death of his grandfather and attend his funeral
- Friends of Meghan tell DailyMail.com that she stayed in California because she 'doesn't want to be the center of attention'
- The friends added that she and Philip 'had a special bond and she adored him'
- It's possible Meghan could fly to the UK to join Harry later, but the insider added that Meghan's mother Doria is 'adamant' that she not travel while pregnant
- 'Meghan said this is the opportune time for Harry to mend his relationship with his brother and his dad. She doesn't need to be there for that,' they said
Meghan Markle stayed back in Montecito, California, while Prince Harry flew to London because she 'doesn't want to be the center of attention' at Prince Philip's funeral, her friends claim.
Despite the pregnant Duchess declining to return to London with Harry to join his family in mourning for the late Duke of Edinburgh, friends say she and Prince Philip 'had a special bond and she adored him.'
In addition to not wanting the spotlight, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously confirmed that Meghan 'has been advised by her physician not to travel' because she is around six months pregnant.
'Meghan said her main concern right now is supporting Harry. She said she left it up to him as to whether or not she would attend the funeral,'an insider with close ties to Meghan Markle tells DailyMail.com.
'Meghan said it's during these times when family should come together, put their differences aside and unite as one. She said this is what Prince Philip would want and that she's willing to forgive and move forward,' they said.
While it's possible that Meghan could fly to the UK to join Harry before Saturday's funeral, the insider added that her mother Doria is 'adamant' that she not travel while pregnant.
'Doria insisted that Meghan stay behind and support Harry from afar. Like Harry, Doria is very protective of Meghan and doesn't want to see her putting her own health at risk. Stress is the last thing Meghan needs right now.'
'Meghan said attending or not attending Prince Philip's funeral isn't going to change her relationship with the Queen. She said the Queen understands her absence and would want her to stay safe and healthy for the baby,' the friend said.
'Meghan said this is the opportune time for Henry to mend his relationship with his brother and his dad. She doesn't need to be there for that.'
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I think we all know Meghan's friends would NEVER speak to the Daily Mail for ANY REASON EVER.
They're only trying Meghan right now due to Harry being in the country, so she's not gonna make waves to defend herself.
The comments as usual are a fµck!ng mess because those dumbasses actually believe this sh!t. :
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