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?

 

[Ezzy]

Yes it really didn't matter who was or was not faking the crying. This was a solemn occassion, the funeral of the first & last longest serving Monarchy in the world. She has had to endure so much in her reign from divorces of family members to deaths of family members & so much more. At all times she has served with dignity to the very end.

Any broadcaster needed to just stick to the duty at hand & it did not include assumed observations like those remarks. The telecast was, l thought, suppose to have been conducted with dignity. Better to have sent 2 lady broadcasters. I wonder if Channel 9 now regret their decision to send Karl? Thankfully, if they were after ratings for this event it would appear they may have failed badly.

 

[Ezzy]

Is there a Royal Etiquette for these times? I don't know but the same could be said of the Queen herself as she sat in the Cathedral at the funeral of Prince Phillip.

Perhaps Karl could have / should have done his homework on such matters before going to London.

 

[Glo72]

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?

 

[Glo72]

Karl is an ass. Meghan isn’t a Royal by birth,therefore the stiff upper lip doesn’t always work. In my opinion she cried. Poor little Charlotte,I wanted to give her a hug.

 

[lozat54]

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?

I’m no fan if Meghan Matkle but Karl is an opinionated moron & needs to pull his head in!!!

 

[Ezzy]

I disagree with Karl's comments. Does it really matter who was crying & who was not? Is there a protocol for how members of Royalty will or will not act in these situations? Did the Queen shed tears at Prince Phillip's funeral in the Chapel? This is a solemn occassion & people were mourning. Hearing personal observations like these were uncalled for.

Is there information about Royal Protocol Karl should have read before the funeral?
Karl, the saying goes, 'Make sure your brain is in gear before you open your mouth'.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I, you don’t know Karl, so keep your uninformed opinions to yourself.

I think Karl has done enough for people to form their own opinions and this screams Karl