Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle's last engagement as working members of the royal family was reportedly blighted by tensions between the two sides.
And it was Princess of Wales Kate Middleton and Prince William who stepped in to salvage the day at the Commonwealth service in a sweet gesture to ensure animosity stayed at a minimum and the ex-working royals felt more comfortable.
Once admired as the stars of the Commonwealth, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were expected to do great work with the 54 nations during their lifetime.