Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a heartfelt message on the death of the monarch.

[official details for Her Majesty's funeral ](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41116782/queen-elizabeth-funeral-details/)have yet to be confirmed to the public, it's likely that Harry, at least, will be in attendance for the event, as he was for [Philip's funeral](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g36108848/prince-philip-funeral-photos/). At that time Meghan, who was late in her pregnancy with baby Lili, wasn't able to travel for the service; it's not yet clear whether both of the Sussexes will remain in England to pay their respects. He was said to be extremely [stopping for tea with her in Windsor](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a39728772/prince-harry-meghan-markle-visited-queen-elizabeth-april-2022/) in April as they traveled to the Hague for the Invictus Games, and then in June when they visited the UK for [Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g39993051/meghan-markle-platinum-jubliee-fashion-outfits-photos/) weekend. However, Harry's grandparents, nonetheless, clearly played an important role in his life. [in Europe with Meghan for a series of events](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g41058094/prince-harry-meghan-markle-uk-germany-september-2022-photos/) to support charities close to their hearts— [joined other members of the royal family](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41116959/prince-harry-meghan-markle-queen-elizabeth-balmoral-september-2022/) in [Balmoral](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a12001419/balmoral-castle-scotland/), the Queen's beloved Scottish retreat, where she had been [placed under medical supervision](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41116446/queen-elizabeth-health-updates-september-2022/) and ultimately passed away.

Many members of the Royal Family are travelling to Balmoral this Thursday to visit Queen Elizabeth II, following reports of ill health.

The BBC captured the moment when several members of the Royal Family got off a plane at Aberdeen Airport, but the pair were not believed to be on that aircraft. In the hours since this statement was released, several members of the Royal Family have travelled to Scotland to be by her bedside in Balmoral. Many members of the Royal Family are travelling to Balmoral this Thursday to visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a statement following the Queen's tragic death.

[Prince Charles](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/prince-charles/) paid tribute to his late mother, saying: "The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." [Harry](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/prince-harry/), who was incredibly close to this grandmother, and his wife Meghan shared a joint statement, on the home page of their Archewell website wich simply read: "IN LOVING MEMORY OF Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022." A statement from the palace read: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. [repeated the official statement from Buckingham Palace](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220908112945/kate-middleton-prince-william-statement-the-queen/), and their social media was updated to reflect their new titles The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge. [Duchess of Sussex](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/meghan-markle/) have expressed their sadness following the death of [Her Majesty the Queen](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/the-queen/).

Despite an initial statement from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's spokesperson that the couple was traveling to Scotland to be with Queen Elizabeth II ...

Alyssa Bailey is the senior news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). [naming their daughter Lilibet](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a36641238/why-meghan-markle-prince-harry-named-baby-lilibet/) after her. [couple was traveling to Scotland](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a41117248/meghan-markle-prince-harry-queen-health/) to be with the Queen following news she was [under medical supervision](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a41116814/queen-elizabeth-health-updates-september-2022/) this morning, only Harry made the trip, a source clarified later. Harry also told [The Today Show](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a39772087/prince-harry-queen-prince-charles-william-today-show-interview/) in April that he and his grandmother “have a really special relationship. They are distressed that after stepping back from the royal family—claiming a need for privacy—she continues to publicize family matters in public,” the source said. Meghan and Harry are both very close to the Queen, with the couple

Thursday is the first day of school for the Duchess of Cambridge's children as other royals made their way to Balmoral to be with Queen Elizabeth.

[King Charles III](https://www.insider.com/king-charles-releases-first-statement-after-queen-elizabeths-death-2022-9) and the Queen Consort, would remain at Balmoral until Friday. The King was reportedly emotional when he [met his granddaughter Lilibet,](https://www.insider.com/report-prince-charles-emotional-to-meet-harrys-daughter-lilibet-2022-6) who is named for her late great-grandmother. Harry arrived after Buckingham Palace announced the Queen's death. Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton did not travel to Scotland with Prince Harry and Prince William to be with the royal family following Although Middleton and Markle did not gather with the royal family Thursday, they will likely attend - Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton reportedly did not travel to Scotland to be with the Queen.

What does the Queen's death and King Charles' accession mean for Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and their kids Archie and Lillibet?

[stated](http://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2019/01/what-was-george-v-thinking.html) that only the children of the sovereign, the children of the sons of the sovereign, and the eldest living son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales could be princes and princesses. [Earl of Dumbarton](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27409509/meghan-markle-royal-baby-archie-prince-title/) (one of Harry's titles in Scotland), but it was said that Harry and Meghan decided to forgo that, as well as "His Royal Highness," so that he could live a more private life. The title changes have trickled down in Charles' own lineage as well, with his eldest son Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton becoming [Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge](https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a41122459/kate-middleton-new-royal-title/), with the possibility of becoming the Prince and Princess of Wales if the King chooses to bestow the honor upon them. “It was not our decision to make,” she [said](https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a35757569/archie-prince-royal-title/) in her interview with Oprah Winfrey. Considering they have distanced themselves from royal duties and moved to California, it's possible they'd turn it down. That marks a big change considering Archie, 3, and Lillibet, 1, weren't born with royal titles to begin with.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a sombre tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her death at age 96 earlier today.

Operation London Bridge, Prince Charles will be King and royal name changes](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/celebs/what-happen-queen-dies-operation-27943247) “We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. With his mother’s passing, Charles has become King and his wife Camilla the Queen Consort. Harry didn’t land in Aberdeen until 8pm, almost two hours after the news was made public despite being in nearby London with Meghan as part of their European tour. “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family. King Charles said his mother’s death was the “moment of the greatest sadness” for him and his family.