Prince Philip's funeral gives hope for a reconciliation between William and Harry.
The scars seem deep.
But there are intimate moments.
The funeral of the late Prince Philips took place in London on April 17, 2021.
The ceremony could also reunite the apparently divided brothers William and Harry.
Observers tend to see sensitive scenes.
But there are also moments of hope.
Update from April 18, 1:40 p.m.:
On Saturday, April 17, Prince Philip was buried in St. George's Chapel in Great Britain. Prince Harry also traveled from America - alone. His wife Meghan was advised not to take such a long air journey due to her pregnancy. Prince Harry and his brother Prince William have met since their public interview with Oprah Winfrey. At their grandfather's funeral, however, the siblings did not avoid each other, on the contrary - they talked to each other and exchanged ideas. Of course, TV viewers and fans want to know: What did Prince Harry and Prince William talk about? According to the online portal
Express
, a lip reader should now have taken a closer look.
According to the lip reader, Harry is said to have said to his brother that the service for Prince Philip was arranged in such a way that
"As he wanted it".
"Yes, it was great, wasn't it?" Is supposed to have been Williams' answer. Many hope that the siblings will now be reconciled. According to body language expert Judi James, the conversation between the brothers was relaxed. After all, they would all have come together and comforted one another. What made many TV viewers suspicious was the separate march to the chapel. Cousin Peter Philips ran between Prince Harry and Prince William. According to
Mail On Sunday
, it should have been Williams' wish to have some distance from his brother. But it seems more of a rumor - after all, the brothers continued to talk. Royal expert Alexander von Schönburg of the online portal
Bild.de
believes, "William and Harry will now continue to talk to each other.
They also know that they are on stage and that they are role models. ”It remains to be seen whether there will be a bigger debate.
Prince Philips funeral: In front of the camera - Prince William and Prince Harry surprise with an intimate moment
First report from April 17th, 4:32 p.m .:
London - It is said that blood is thicker than water and that the loss of a loved one can bring broken families back together.
Fans of the British royals had this hope after Prince Philip's death.
Because his funeral brought the divided brothers Harry and William together.
Judging by the current images of the ceremony, this could only be true in the physical sense, but the inner division has not yet been overcome.
And yet: there are moments of hope.
TV pictures showed a first rapprochement between the two princes.
Prince Harry and Prince William: Does the procedure behind your grandfather's coffin provide information about the relationship between the brothers?
The hoped-for alliance did not come about, either literally or figuratively.
The formation that the royal family formed when they marched into St. George's Chapel behind the coffin of the late monarch seems to reflect the relationship between William and Harry in a way: Both walked at a good distance from each other and flanked their cousin Peter Philips.
The "Megxit" is said to have left deep trenches in the royal family
It was the first time in over a year that the once inseparable brothers appeared together in public after the “Megxit”.
But it is said to have been hot behind the palace walls.
There was always talk of a falling out among the Queen's grandchildren.
Caused not least by Meghan Markle - and deepened by the scandalous interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Now that their beloved grandfather has passed away, some palace watchers had speculated that his death might spark a reconciliation between Harry and William.
Is Prince Philips funeral a "minefield" because of the brotherly dispute between Harry and William?
Officially, it is said that they do not want to associate Prince Philips' funeral with alleged dramas or the like. According to insider information, the positioning in the grave procession only has to do with age and degree of relationship. This was also the Queen's wish. "We won't say more about it," said a palace spokesman.
Behind the scenes, however, one should have given some thought.
At least that is what sources claim to the British tabloid
Daily Mail,
who even speak of a real minefield.
"Everyone goes on eggshells so as not to worsen the situation," is one description.
In view of the delicate circumstances, everyone is "doubly nervous" to say something that the other brother could misinterpret.
When will the great reconciliation between Prince Harry and Prince William come about?
The two siblings, however, have not yet issued a statement about their relationship. As the English media report, Harry and William had only made it clear that they wanted to focus on the grief for their grandfather. Nothing should stand in the way. If you believe the royal observers, however, there seems to be a lot in the way of an early reconciliation of the divided princes, even after Prince Philips' death.
And yet: After the memorial service in honor of Prince Philips, TV recordings showed touching moments.
You can see how Prince Harry speaks to his sister-in-law Duchess Kate in front of the entrance to the chapel - and Prince William joins them.
Then the trio runs across the area, Prince Harry in the middle, between his big brother and his wife.
These are recordings that were sometimes eagerly awaited.
And maybe symbolize a first step towards rapprochement.
(lros)
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