Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ‘asked to fly on Air Force One’ after Queen’s funeral

The couple supposedly had their request turned down by the White House over fears it could harm relations with the Royal Family. Prior to the Queen’s death in September last year, Harry and Meghan were visiting the UK for charity engagements and remained in the UK until after Her Majesty’s funeral took place.

A source told the MailOnline that the White House denied the request in case it caused a "commotion" and harmed the President’s relations with Buckingham Palace. According to the site, Meghan and Harry’s staff "reached out to the White House to ask if the couple could get a ride back to the United States on Air Force One", with them noting how it would have been a "grand photo opportunity".

The source added that it was an "immediate no from the Americans, with Biden’s staff recognising it was a no-go", with sources saying that there was barely any discussion on the issue other than it being a "non-starter". The source also stated that Harry and Meghan have been "trying to gain political influence in the US", and saying wanting to board Air Force One was one of their methods.

Both the Sussexes, President Joe Biden, and First Lady Jill Biden attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on 19 September last year The late monarch’s state funeral saw hundreds of world leaders, diplomats, and international royals gather at Westminster Abbey in London.