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Viewers have theory about Meghan being ‘blocked’ from camera during Queen’s funeral
VIEWERS of the Queen's funeral today shared a conspiracy theory about how the day was organised - suggesting Meghan Markle was "blocked" from being seen by cameras.
Social media users reckoned a candle was "placed" to obscure the Duchess of Sussex's face during the service at Westminster Abbey.
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Meghan sat behind Camilla, The Queen consort and next to husband Prince Harry - but for much of the State Funeral service only her hat could be visible to those watching on TV.
There is no suggestion the placing of one of four candles surrounding Her Majesty's coffin was intentionally positioned to obscure the Duchess's face.
But nevertheless, Twitter users flocked to the social media site to share their thoughts on the placement amid a historic day in Britain's history.
One person claimed: "I don't want to be a conspiracy theorist but that candle is totally blocking the view of Meghan."
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And a second noted: "Do you think they put Meghan behind that candle on purpose?"
A third jumped in, suggesting: "Have they strategically placed a candle to block Meghan's face lmao."
It comes as...
- Solemn King Charles led the Royal Family in an emotional procession behind the Queen's coffin
- Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince George, 9, arrived at Westminster Abbey with mum Kate Middleton
- Meghan bowed her head as she joined the Royals
- Prince Andrew wore a suit after being banned from his military uniform
- Two thousand mourners including world leaders gathered for the funeral
Meanwhile another user appeared to back the Duchess up: "That candle protecting Meghan from prying eyes who wanna judge everything she does."
The emotional service began at 11am and saw several members of faith including the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, give addresses.
And Prime Minister Liz Truss read the Second Lesson from John 14:1-9a, telling the congregation: "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God."
And in a poignant moment just before midday, the Last Post was played by a band of trumpeters, followed by two minutes of silence in the Abbey and throughout the UK.
Reveille, a rousing rendition of the national anthem and a lament played by the Queen’s piper closed the state funeral.
And during one emotional moment during the day, the Duchess of Sussex was seen wiping way a tear.
Meghan's lip quivered as she stood beside Prince Harry at Wellington Arch.
She cried as The Queen’s coffin was transferred to the State Hearse to begin its journey to Windsor.
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The royal family watched on in two rows, with the King, the Queen Consort, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl and the Countess of Wessex in the first row.
Behind them were the Princess and the Prince of Wales, with Prince Charlotte and Prince George between them and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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