Queen's Fury: Harry And Meghan's Wedding

Queen Elizabeth II was reportedly unhappy with several aspects of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. The Queen, who is said to have a penchant for vibrant colours, wore bright green to the wedding of her grandson and the former actress. Meghan's wedding dress, a simple white gown designed by Givenchy, was deemed too white by the Queen, who believed it was not appropriate for a divorcee to look quite so virginal. The Queen also took issue with King Charles walking Meghan down the aisle, as well as the 14-minute sermon given by Archbishop Michael Curry, which she was desperate for him to finish.

The Queen's outfit

The Queen's choice of a vibrant outfit was deliberate, as she typically wears bright colours to stand out and be easily seen by the public. In the documentary "The Queen at 90," Sophie, Countess of Wessex, explained that the Queen chooses rainbow shades so that people can say, "I saw the Queen." The Queen herself has reportedly said, "I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am."

The Queen arrived before Meghan

On the day of the wedding, the Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, exited their car just before Meghan drove up to St. George's Chapel. The Queen's arrival before the bride is in keeping with wedding protocol.

The Queen's attire also drew attention. She wore a bright shade of green, and it is worth noting that the Queen is known for wearing vibrant colours. Her mother-in-law, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, explained that the Queen wears rainbow shades so that people can easily spot her and say, "I saw the Queen." The Queen herself once said, "I can never wear beige because nobody will know who I am."

The seating arrangement at the wedding also followed royal protocol. The seat in front of the Queen was left empty, not as a tribute to the late Princess Diana, but because it is royal protocol to ensure the Queen has a clear view.

The Queen didn't sing 'God Save the Queen'

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held on Saturday 19 May 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in the United Kingdom. The groom is a member of the British royal family, and the bride is American. The ceremony included elements of African-American culture, marking a departure from traditional royal weddings.

The Queen arrived just before Meghan, as is customary at weddings, despite normally being the last to arrive at events. She wore a bright shade of green, which is typical of her style, and sat in her favourite seat, which also offered the best view in the house.

The national anthem, 'God Save the Queen', was sung at the wedding, as is customary at events attended by the monarch. However, the Queen herself did not sing along. This is not unusual, as the monarch does not traditionally sing the national anthem when it is played. It would be odd for the Queen to sing about herself in the third person.

The Queen finished eating first

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was held on Saturday 19 May 2018 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. The bride is American and previously worked as an actress, blogger, charity ambassador, and advocate. The groom is a member of the British royal family.

The Queen's dining etiquette is just one of the many ways in which royal protocol dictated the day. For example, the Queen was the last to arrive before the bride, as is customary. However, exceptions are made in the case of weddings, so she exited her car just before Meghan drove up to the chapel. The Queen also wore bright green, a bold colour choice that she always opts for, so that she stands out and can easily be spotted by onlookers.

The Queen's seat was also carefully chosen. While some assumed the empty seat next to Prince William during the ceremony was a tribute to the late Princess Diana, it was, in fact, a matter of royal protocol. The seat in front of the Queen is always left empty, so that she can have a nice view.

The Queen was uncomfortable with Charles walking Meghan down the aisle

The Queen's discomfort with King Charles walking Meghan Markle down the aisle at her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 was not the only thing that displeased her about the ceremony. However, according to Ingrid Seward's book, "My Mother and I", the late Queen was "not comfortable" with the idea of the then-Prince of Wales standing in for Meghan's father.

It was Harry's decision to ask his father to walk Meghan down the aisle after her father, Thomas Markle Sr., had undergone heart surgery and was unable to attend the wedding. Thomas was originally supposed to walk his daughter down the aisle, but he was ultimately uninvited to the wedding after staging a series of paparazzi photographs.

In the documentary "Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70", Harry recalled:

> "I asked him to and I think he knew it was coming and he immediately said, 'Yes, of course, I’ll do whatever Meghan needs and I’m here to support you."

According to Myka Meier, the founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, this was a significant break from traditional royal weddings, where the groom's family does not usually walk the bride down the aisle. Instead, the role is usually reserved for someone from the bride's family, one of her friends, or she may opt to walk alone.

In addition to her discomfort with King Charles walking Meghan down the aisle, the Queen was also reportedly unhappy with Meghan's wedding dress, designed by Givenchy. The Queen believed it was "too white" and "flamboyant" for a divorcee, and not appropriate for a church wedding.

The Queen was also said to be "desperate" for Archbishop Michael Curry's 14-minute sermon to end, as she was "startled" by his "impassioned outpourings", which were quite different from what the royals were used to in terms of length, tone, and topics covered.

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