Jessica Morrone, once a close confidant of Meghan Markle, paid tribute to her late father-in-law, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Morrone, following his state funeral.
Their paths first crossed on the set of "Suits" in Toronto. Jessica, married to Britain's eldest son, Ben, shared a heartfelt series of photos from the solemn occasion on Saturday. Posting on Instagram, the mother of three expressed gratitude for knowing Brian, describing him as someone who always brought laughter with his unique storytelling and soothing voice.
She reminisced about the love her family felt from him, concluding with a touching farewell to Papa, highlighting his one-of-a-kind presence.
Among the images Jessica shared was one of Ben tenderly placing his hands on his father's casket, having delivered a reading during the state funeral. Another depicted Jessica's family seated in Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, reflecting on their shared moments with Brian.
Brian Morrone, former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party and Canada's prime minister from 1984 to 1993, passed away on February 29th at 84. His funeral was attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and actor Ryan Reynolds.
Jessica, once known as Meghan Markle's best friend, maintained a close relationship even after Meghan's marriage to Prince Harry and relocation to the UK. However, tensions arose when Meghan was reportedly stunned and upset after Jessica declined to invite her to the state funeral. Despite Meghan's pleas, Jessica, still nursing wounds from perceived betrayal, insisted on her absence.
Their friendship, rooted in their meeting on the "Suits" set in 2011, blossomed over shared interests in fashion and yoga. Jessica had been a steadfast supporter, aiding Meghan in her wedding to Harry in 2018 and defending her against public scrutiny. However, their bond fractured in 2020 amid a sc--dal revealing Jessica's involvement in racially charged harassment against a black influencer, Sasha Exitor.
This sc--dal led to Jessica's downfall, resulting in lost clients, sponsorships, and respect from friends and colleagues, including Meghan. Despite Jessica's attempts to mend fences, Meghan cut off all contact. Even when Meghan sought to attend Brian Morrone's funeral as a gesture of solidarity, Jessica coldly rejected the request, indicating that Meghan and Harry were not welcome by the family.
