Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Seen In England For The First Time Since Royal Exit
02.06.2022 - 17:19
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out for the kickoff of Queen Elizabeth‘s Platinum Jubilee celebration.
Their arrival marks the first time their daughter will meet the monarch since being born in Santa Barbara, California, last June and the first time they’ve returned to the U.K. as a family since stepping down as senior royals and relocating to California in 2020.
In photos posted by Derek Momodu, The Daily Mirror’s Associate Picture Editor, Meghan and Harry could be seen chatting with the Queen’s first cousin, the Duke of Kent, who accompanied the monarch during her balcony appearance at Trooping the Colour.
Another photo posted by Momodu shows Meghan adorably interacting with Savannah Phillips and Mia Tindall.
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According to a source close to the royal family, the queen is delighted she will be meeting her great-granddaughter for the first time and excited to be able to spend time with Archie and Lili. ET understands Harry’s relatives are also looking forward to meeting the couple’s infant daughter and seeing Archie.
The meeting will likely happen on Lilibet’s first birthday, Saturday, with a source telling ET that the 96-year-old monarch will not attend the Epsom Derby on Saturday, which leaves time for her to meet her great-granddaughter.
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“The Queen is not likely to attend the Epsom Derby which falls on Lilibet’s first birthday, June 4, which will free her up to meet her great-granddaughter for the first time,” the source says.
The source noted that Prince William and Kate