Meghan Markle pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at the funeral

Meghan Markle paid his respects to the deceased Queen isabel II at her funeral on Monday 19 September, 11 days after the Queen’s death on 8 September.

The Duchess of Sussex attended service at westminster abbey in a black hat and black cape, her hair pulled back in a low bun to show off her pearl earrings, which were presented to her by the Queen in 2018 before the couple’s first outing together after they Meghan Markle marry into the Royal Family.

Meghan Markle arrives at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth with an elegant look

Last week she had already worn the earrings as a sartorial tribute to the Queen isabel II, as well as a symbol of their pain during the grieving process. Kate Middleton Y Stretcherthe Queen Consort, also wore pearls, which have traditionally been associated with mourning since the reign of Queen Victoria.

The funeral was held after a 10-day period of mourning in the United Kingdom, during which the Queen’s body was flown from Balmoral Castle, Scotland, where she died, to London. The coffin of Queen Elizabeth He spent a night at Buckingham Palace before moving to Palace of Westminsterwhere the Queen stayed in State before Monday’s funeral at the westminster abbey.

Today begins another period of mourning that will last for the next seven days. Several members of the Royal Family, including Princes William and Harry, have canceled scheduled events or work obligations during the month of September out of respect for the passing of their beloved grandmother.

Queen Elizabeth II has been Britain’s longest-serving monarch, with more than 70 years on the throne. She is succeeded by her eldest son, King Carlos III, whose coronation ceremony will take place later.

Article originally published in Glamor US, glamour.com, adapted by Paola Juárez.