After the service for Queen Elizabeth II, members of the royal family left Westminster Hall in London with their partners. But only one couple held hands: Queen's grandson Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan. On the other hand, neither King Charles III touched. and wife Queen Camilla nor his son Prince William and Princess Kate or his brother Prince Edward and Countess Sophie.

This is mainly due to the protocol: holding hands is not intended for active members of the royal family. Even Queen Elizabeth II did not hold her husband Prince Philip's hand in public. However, Harry and Meghan have given up their royal duties and are officially civilians.