Meghan Markle looks downcast as she arrives at Queen's funeral alongside Kate, George and Charlotte

touching state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II was missing two important guests. Though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were both in attendance, with the Duke of Sussex participating in several processionals surrounding the historic day, neither their 3-year-old son, Archie, nor their 1-year-old daughter, Lilibet, joined their parents for any of the events surrounding the death of their great-grandmother.The two youngsters, who are sixth and seventh in line to the British royal throne behind their father, were home in Montecito, California, while their parents were in the United Kingdom. ET has learned that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to return to California imminently to be reunited with their children. On Monday, royal expert Katie Nicholl told ET's Kevin Frazier in London, «I think we'll probably see the Sussexes on their way back to America very soon.

Meghan Markle has paid a poignant tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral by ensuring every part of her outfit was about the monarch.The Duchess of Sussex, 41, supported her husband Prince Harry, 38, as they attended both the State Funeral at Westminster Abbey and the committal service at Windsor Castle on Monday 19 September. Wearing a fitting all-black ensemble for the sombre day, Meghan made sure the focus was solely on the late sovereign as every part of her outfit held sentimental meaning.

Meghan Markle got emotional on Monday during the state funeral of her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II. Dressed in a black dress --  which she paired with a matching wide-brimmed hat, gloves, tights, and heels — the 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex appeared to wipe tears from her eyes during the service which took place at Westminster Abbey.In one photo, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, who is the wife of the queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, appears to be about to comfort Meghan as the former actress has her head bowed down with her hand up to her face.

Meghan Markle got emotional on Monday during the state funeral of her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth III. Dressed in a black dress --  which she paired with a matching wide-brimmed hat, gloves, tights, and heels — the 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex appeared to wipe tears from her eyes during the service which took place at Westminster Abbey.In one photo, Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, who is the wife of the queen's youngest son, Prince Edward, appears to be about to comfort Meghan as the former actress has her head bowed down with her hand up to her face.

The Duchess of Sussex kept her accessories to a minimum as she attended the state funeral of Elizabeth II. But the jewellery she did include in her striking ensemble was particularly sentimental.The former Suits actress, 41, opted to team her all black caped dress and elbow length gloves with a simple pair of diamond and pearl drop studs which had been gifted to her by the late monarch during an engagement they did together in 2018.The beautiful jewellery, which could be seen peeking out from Meghan's wide brimmed hat, is thought to be a smaller version of the earrings that the late Queen tended to wear every day.

An elegant tribute. Meghan Markle showed her appreciation for Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral, donning jewelry the late monarch gifted her.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat behind the King and Queen Consort during the funeral service of the late Queen Elizabeth II, putting them front and centre for the Royal event. This seating arrangement is being said to reflect that the couple may be back in the heart of the Royal family.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte were spotted arriving at Westminster Abbey to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II today. Their parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly stepped in and pushed forward their wishes for their children to have a chance to say farewell to their great grandmother.

state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen walking behind Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, as they made their way to their seats for the service. The Duchess of Sussex was seen arriving alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, at the funeral as Prince Harry participated in the procession with Prince William behind the queen's coffin as it was moved from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore the pearl and diamond drop earrings gifted to her by the late British monarch during their 2018 outing together. She paired the meaningful accessories with a wide-brimmed hat, black cape dress and heels.

Meghan Markle attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral with Prince Harry on Monday, September 19.

Prince Harry was seen travelling to the Queen's funeral alongside wife Meghan Markle.The 38 year old appeared to be wearing a morning suit, while it's expected the rest of his family who are still working royals will wear military uniform. Meghan, 41, could be seen with a large black hat to mark the sombre affair. Following his beloved grandmother’s death on 8 September, the Duke of Sussex has paid tribute to Her Majesty, not only as a monarch but as a doting grandparent.

Meghan Markle is paying her final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex attended the State Funeral of the late British monarch on Sunday at Westminster Abbey. She arrived solo as her husband, Prince Harry, participated in the procession behind his grandmother's coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. Meghan wore a wide-brimmed black hat, black dress with an attached cape, black tights and heels.

Meghan Markle is paying her final respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex attended the State Funeral of the late British monarch on Sunday at Westminster Abbey. She arrived solo as her husband, Prince Harry, participated in the procession behind the queen’s coffin from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey.

The Prince Harry and Meghan Markle drama continued into the weekend as it wasn’t clear if the Sussexes would be attending a pre-funeral reception at Buckingham Palace on the eve of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex – who settled in California after stepping down as senior royals in 2020 – reportedly initially received an invitation to the Sunday evening reception, but conflicting reports said they were and weren’t expected to attend.  According to the Telegraph, they have now been uninvited because palace officials insisted that the reception hosted by King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, is only for working royals, which Harry and Meghan are not. Yahoo New UK reported, however, that despite the reception originally only being for working members of the royal family, an exception was made and the Sussexes are expected to attend.  Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, leave Westminster Hall, London after the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II was brought to the hall to lie in state ahead of her funeral on Monday on September 14, 2022 in London, England.  (Photo Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)) The "King and Queen Consort, accompanied by members of the royal family" plan to welcome hundreds of world leaders and royals from other countries, the palace said on Friday.

Meghan Markle’s appearance on the cover of Variety as one of its "Power of Women" honorees will be postponed until a later date "out of respect" for Queen Elizabeth II following her death a week ago, the magazine tweeted Thursday.  "Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, was chosen as one of this year’s stellar honorees," the tweet said. "The Duchess’ cover will be postponed to a later date, out of respect for the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II." Variety said she would also miss the Power of Women gala in Los Angeles on Sept.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left Westminster Hall hand in hand on Wednesday and their close display of affection quickly garnered media attention. 

, Kate Middleton, staring out from the car—dressed in black, a netted veil framing her bright blue eyes, a demure mask, given it was held at the heights of the pandemic when funeral numbers were limited to 30 mourners—and sheathed in pearls was one of the most famous photographs to be taken at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral in 2021 (discounting that picture of the lonesome Queen at the end of a pew in Windsor Castle).The four strand pearl choker—first lent to Kate for the queen and Prince Philip’s 70th wedding anniversary in 2017—was a nod to her grandmother-in-law, but also Prince Philip and his marriage and service to the queen. Pearls, too, were a significant choice: they are often considered the royal choice for ‘mourning jewelry’—in a tradition that dates back to Queen Victoria’s era.

Megan Markle showed her respects to the Queen, with a deep curtsy by her coffin as she lay in state at Westminster Hall in London.