5 HOURS AGO: Princess Anne Delivers Heartbreaking News — A Royal Family Member Has Passed Away. Meghan and Harry Rush Back to the Palace Overnight

In a deeply emotional and unexpected statement released early this morning, Princess Anne confirmed the devastating loss of a beloved royal family member. The palace has now gone into official mourning, and the news has sent shockwaves across the United Kingdom and beyond.

“It is with sadness that I must share,” Princess Anne began, her voice trembling with emotion, “a cherished member of our family has passed away peacefully during the night. We ask for privacy as we grieve this loss together.”

Though the Palace has not yet publicly named the individual in the official statement, sources close to the royal family have now confirmed that the person who passed away was Princess Alexandra, the Queen’s cousin and a longtime working royal known for her quiet dignity and decades of public service.

Princess Alexandra, 88, had recently withdrawn from public life due to ongoing health issues, and her passing was reportedly peaceful, surrounded by close family members.

Harry and Meghan Rush to the UK

In a sign of the gravity of the loss, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen arriving at Heathrow Airport in the early hours of the morning. According to royal aides, the couple flew in from California overnight after receiving the news personally from Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

A palace official confirmed:

“Although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have lived abroad for some time, they remain part of the family. This is a moment of unity and shared grief.”

A Nation in Mourning

Union Jacks across the UK have been lowered to half-mast, and the bells of Westminster Abbey tolled 88 times in honor of Princess Alexandra’s life and years of service. The Palace has announced that a private memorial service will be held in the coming days, followed by a state tribute led by King Charles III and senior royals.

As condolences pour in from around the world, one thing is clear: the royal family has lost a quiet but steadfast pillar of its history—and the United Kingdom grieves with them.