REPORTAGE
This Monday, Harry and Meghan Markle participated in their last outing as representatives of the royal family. It was a Commonwealth Day Mass, which was held at Westminster Abbey. What hundreds of British subjects expected at the end of this event was to be able to see the princely couple preparing to start a new life in the "civilian".
A short appearance
The couple stayed only a few minutes on the steps of the cathedral, time for the press to take photos. A final gesture from the stealthy hand of the prince before getting into his car and his royal obligations ended. "I am sad for the queen, she does not go to see them much when before, they were just across the street", testified at the microphone of Europe 1 Brenda, very moved by the scene. Conversely, Karen chose to see the glass half full and take this opportunity to "capture all the details". "I am delighted to have seen all of this," she said.
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An understanding queen
Supporting the couple's singular decision, Elisabeth II made a speech during this ceremony in which she praised the diversity of her family, present around the world. A short sentence that was enough for the British press to see a new sign of support for Harry and Meghan. "I think it will help them to always feel loved by the royal family, in particular Meghan," analyzes Terry, an American tourist, who sees in this speech a "beautiful gesture from the queen".
This fan of the royal family who made the trip is now waiting for only one thing: March 31. Official date of the end of the transition period negotiated with the Queen, which corresponds to the renunciation of Harry and Meghan to their royal title.