Thousands of viewers were left feeling uncomfortable after Today host Karl Stefanovic took aim at Meghan Markle during the Queen's funeral
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As you well know, the world is mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the press is providing comprehensive coverage of the memorial service and funeral.
Millions of people around the globe were tuned in to watch as the royal family bid farewell to their matriarch.
Some of the most prolific news presenters have been sent to the UK to cover the story, and they are providing detailed commentary on the proceedings. The coverage has mostly been respectful and reverent, befitting the occasion.
However, one presenter has stirred controversy by targeting Meghan Markle during Today's live broadcast from London.
While speaking to royal photographer Chris Jackson on Tuesday morning (AEST), host Karl Stefanovic made the speculative remark regarding Meghan, who he assumed had not been crying throughout the service, despite a photo showing the Duchess wiping away tears.
The TV presenter has left thousands of viewers speechless, including his co-host Allison Langdon with his snarky remark. Credit: Channel Nine.
He asserted that images of members of the royal family can be misunderstood as to whether they were sobbing or not.
Karl said: 'There's been lots of photos around and interpretations of photos and reading into photos [meanings] that may or may not be true.'
'There's a couple of Meghan, um, with a tear running down her face – apparently – and also even one of Princess Charlotte that everyone was saying she was crying, and we don't know if it was true or not.'
Karl's controversial comment caught his co-host, Allison Langdon, off guard as she smiled at the camera nervously before glancing at him.
The awkward moment happened after the Channel Nine host offended some viewers with a 'tasteless' remark during the Monday night broadcast of the Queen's funeral.
'Welcome to what is probably the greatest show on Earth farewelling one of the world's greatest,' Karl said during the live broadcast.
A photo of Meghan Markle during the Queen’s funeral. Credit: Channel Nine.
Some viewers voiced their outrage at the remark on social media, criticising the TV presenter for his comments.
One person wrote: 'Greatest show on Earth .... really? Is that the right words Karl Stefanovic... Bit tasteless to say that really.'
'Who is watching the worst coverage of the Queen's funeral? I had to change from Channel Nine after Stefanovic called it "the greatest show on Earth”,' another added.
Other Channel Nine presenters Peter Overton and Tracy Grimshaw also faced backlash for describing UK Prime Minister Liz Truss as 'perhaps a minor royal’.
We should all pay our respects to Queen Elizabeth II and her family during this difficult time. She served the Commonwealth for decades with great dedication and strength. Even in her later years, she continued to serve as a role model and an inspiration to us all.
Her funeral is a time to remember her great life and all that she accomplished. We hope that these controversies during this period of mourning will not be the events that we remember from the late monarch's final moment. We should all take a moment to reflect on her legacy and give thanks for her many years of service.
Do you share the same sentiments? Do you think the snarky comments are inappropriate during this time of grieving?
Millions of people around the globe were tuned in to watch as the royal family bid farewell to their matriarch.
Some of the most prolific news presenters have been sent to the UK to cover the story, and they are providing detailed commentary on the proceedings. The coverage has mostly been respectful and reverent, befitting the occasion.
However, one presenter has stirred controversy by targeting Meghan Markle during Today's live broadcast from London.
While speaking to royal photographer Chris Jackson on Tuesday morning (AEST), host Karl Stefanovic made the speculative remark regarding Meghan, who he assumed had not been crying throughout the service, despite a photo showing the Duchess wiping away tears.
The TV presenter has left thousands of viewers speechless, including his co-host Allison Langdon with his snarky remark. Credit: Channel Nine.
He asserted that images of members of the royal family can be misunderstood as to whether they were sobbing or not.
Karl said: 'There's been lots of photos around and interpretations of photos and reading into photos [meanings] that may or may not be true.'
'There's a couple of Meghan, um, with a tear running down her face – apparently – and also even one of Princess Charlotte that everyone was saying she was crying, and we don't know if it was true or not.'
Karl's controversial comment caught his co-host, Allison Langdon, off guard as she smiled at the camera nervously before glancing at him.
The awkward moment happened after the Channel Nine host offended some viewers with a 'tasteless' remark during the Monday night broadcast of the Queen's funeral.
'Welcome to what is probably the greatest show on Earth farewelling one of the world's greatest,' Karl said during the live broadcast.
A photo of Meghan Markle during the Queen’s funeral. Credit: Channel Nine.
Some viewers voiced their outrage at the remark on social media, criticising the TV presenter for his comments.
One person wrote: 'Greatest show on Earth .... really? Is that the right words Karl Stefanovic... Bit tasteless to say that really.'
'Who is watching the worst coverage of the Queen's funeral? I had to change from Channel Nine after Stefanovic called it "the greatest show on Earth”,' another added.
Other Channel Nine presenters Peter Overton and Tracy Grimshaw also faced backlash for describing UK Prime Minister Liz Truss as 'perhaps a minor royal’.
We should all pay our respects to Queen Elizabeth II and her family during this difficult time. She served the Commonwealth for decades with great dedication and strength. Even in her later years, she continued to serve as a role model and an inspiration to us all.
Her funeral is a time to remember her great life and all that she accomplished. We hope that these controversies during this period of mourning will not be the events that we remember from the late monarch's final moment. We should all take a moment to reflect on her legacy and give thanks for her many years of service.
Do you share the same sentiments? Do you think the snarky comments are inappropriate during this time of grieving?