Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from their duties as senior members of the royal family sent shockwaves around the globe when it was announced earlier this year.
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Today is the end of an era. After a couple rough years in the spotlight, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially left the royal family and capped off their duties with a final appearance at the Commonwealth Day Service.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to step back from their duties as senior members of the royal family sent shockwaves around the globe when it was announced earlier this year.
There’s no doubt that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry felt emotional over their final royal duties during their last days in the U.K. But it’s especially true for 35-year-old Prince Harry, who is bidding farewell to more than just his royal family. On March 7, the prince attended a tribute to Britain’s armed forces, where he carried out his appearance as Captain General of the Royal Marines for the very last time.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their final royal engagement as "senior" members of the Royal family on Monday.The Duke of Sussex, 35, and his 38 year old wife joined The Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey for the annual Commonwealth Day Service. Meghan looked stunning in an emerald Emilia Wickstead dress and cape for their last appearance as members of the Royal family, while Kate wore a red recycled Catherine Walker coat.
Meghan Markle was glowing in a camel dress as she met with young leaders of the Queen's Commonwealth Trust in pictures shared on the Sussex Royal Instagram. She was joined by her husband Prince Harry as they made a previously unseen visit to Buckingham Palace ahead of their final round of glitzy engagements in London, before they stepped back as senior royals.
With the countdown on for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exit from official royal duties, the Duchess of Sussex seemingly channelled her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, during her final royal appearance.
They’re (almost) free!
According to the Daily Mail, Meghan and Harry were told they would have to make their own way to their seats alongside the Earl and the Countess of Wessex, which would be embarrassing for the pair.
London (CNN) — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have marked their final engagement as senior members of the royal family by attending the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
The Fab Four, together once again!
London (CNN) — Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have marked their final engagement as senior members of the royal family by attending the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
A royally awkward reunion. Prince William and Duchess Kate barely acknowledged Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Commonwealth Day Service on Monday, March 9.
A Fab Four reunion! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to publicly reunite with the royal family. On March 9, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day.
She hasn't had a lot of time with her great-grandson. If you've been keeping up with the royal fam (and if not, how dare you), you'll know that Queen Elizabeth requested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to England this month.