Prior reporting was true
September 13, 2022 5:40pm EDT
Inside Prince Harry, Prince William's royal reunion: Behind the scenes of dramatic appearance with their wives
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton photographed together for first time since 2020
By Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa | Fox News
Prince Harry and Prince William shocked the world when they appeared together with their wives for the first time since 2020.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton, sometimes referred to as the "Fab Four," made their way outside of Windsor Castle on Sept. 10 to view floral tributes left for Queen Elizabeth II in the wake of her death on Sept. 8.
However, the special occasion was marred by reports that Prince Harry and Markle delayed the reunion.
"Yes, of course they were an hour late, it was because Prince William was told by his father, the now King Charles, to extend the invitation because they found out Meghan Markle had her U.S. PR firm book an ‘alternate’ walkabout, which was headed off. So, it was a last-minute invitation to head that off, she was breaking protocol (yet again)," royal watcher Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital.
A representative for Markle did not provide comment when reached by Fox News Digital.
Fordwich explained that Prince Harry and Markle likely had to "scramble" to be ready for the public moment, and though she could not confirm, she noted that the Duchess of Sussex normally does have her hair and makeup team handy.
"It was a last-minute invitation, so, yes, they had to scramble to get ready, they weren't in mourning clothes."
"The Prince of Wales's olive branch led to a 45-minute negotiation before the 'Fab Four' were reunited … also Prince William was rather dismayed by some coverage focusing on Harry and Meghan’s movements the day Queen Elizabeth II died rather than the magnitude of mourning," Fordwich added. "So, he then was resolved to make contact with Harry and Meghan."
The 45-minute negotiation was likely due to Prince Harry's plea for proper security. The Duke of Sussex is currently in a legal battle with the government of the United Kingdom as he fights for security following his decision to step back from his senior role as a royal.
"If we see any more of Harry and Meghan over the next few days, apart from Monday's service, we won't receive word of the appearance until the very last minute," royal expert Kinsey Schofield told Fox News Digital.
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