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Jennifer Newton & Milica Cosic

Kate travels with Camilla in royal procession while Meghan follows with Sophie

The new Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex were spotted following the Queen's coffin in separate cars in London today.

The two women looked sombre as they were driven by crowds in the centre, following Queen Elizabeth II's hearse as she left Buckingham Palace for the final time.

The Queen Consort accompanied Kate Middleton during the procession, while Meghan Markle sat in a different car with Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Kate was captured looking down into her lap, as she passed the mourning crowds in London. Meanwhile, the former Suits actress looked completely heartbroken.

It comes as their husbands, Prince William and Prince Harry stood shoulder to shoulder behind their father King Charles to follow the coffin on foot as it makes its way to Westminster Hall.

The Princess of Wales bowed her head as she passed crowds in Buckingham Palace (AFP via Getty Images)
The Duchess of Sussex looked upset as she followed the procession (AFP via Getty Images)

Joining them in the procession on foot were the Queen's three other children Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Edward along with Anne's son Peter Phillips, her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Earl of Snowden - Princess Margaret's son - and the Duke of Gloucester - a cousin of the Queen.

The long-reigning monarch's coffin arrived at Westminster Hall at 3pm, where a 20-minute service was led by the Archbishop of Canterbury accompanied by the Dean of Westminster.

The Queen Consort accompanied Kate Middleton during the procession (AFP via Getty Images)
The Duchess of Sussex followed the procession as she sat in a black car (Getty Images)

The State Funeral The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September.

Prior to this however, her majesty will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days - which will allow the public to visit and pay their respects.

Britain’s Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales are pictured during the procession of the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth (REUTERS)

On the morning of Monday 19th September, the State Funeral Service will take place at the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey.

From London, her coffin will travel in Procession from Westminster Abbey to St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle via the Long Walk.

A Committal Service will then take place in St George's Chapel, where Pince Philip will be buried next to the monarch’s grave once she is interred at the chapel.

Meghan Markle was joined in a car by Britain's Sophie, Countess of Wessex (AFP via Getty Images)
They are following the procession of the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament (REUTERS)

Follow the latest updates as the world mourns Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III begins his reign on our live blog.

Following today's event, up to 400,000 people are expected to brave a 12-hour wait on the banks of the Thames to catch a glimpse of the Queen's coffin in Westminster Hall as she lies in state for four days ahead of her funeral on Monday.

Prince Harry and his brother William walked behind the coffin this afternoon (AFP via Getty Images)
The ceremonial procession will transport the coffin of Her Majesty The Queen from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall (REUTERS)

Today's procession to Westminster comes after there were emotional scenes last night when the Queen's coffin was brought back to London from Edinburgh.

The Queen's grandchildren, including Harry and William - the new Prince of Wales - and their wives Meghan and Kate, were among members of the royal family paying their respects to the late monarch by witnessing her coffin’s arrival at Buckingham Palace.

At the weekend, William and Harry put on another united front with their wives during a mammoth walkabout on Saturday when they unexpectedly came together to view floral tributes left to the late Queen at Windsor Castle.

The Queen left Buckingham Palace for the last time this afternoon (SKY)
The King lead the procession of royals ad Harry and William walked side-by-side behind him (SKY)

There have been countless reports of a fallout between the brothers, with Meghan accusing Kate of making her cry during her Oprah Winfrey interview and Harry saying his brother is "trapped".

William, Kate, Harry and Meghan arrived in the same vehicle and greeted well-wishers for around 40 minutes before William hopped into the driver’s seat of the Audi with his wife in the passenger seat, and his brother and sister-in-law in the back.

It's the first time we've seen the 'Fab Four' together since their fallout (PA)

The reunion reportedly came after William offered his younger brother a last minute invitation to join them for the outing.

In his televised address to the nation on Friday evening, the King talked of his love for Harry and Meghan, saying: "I want also to express my love for Harry and Meghan as they continue to build their lives overseas."

Then in Harry’s tribute to his grandmother he said he wanted to honour his father at the start of his reign as King.

William, Kate, Harry and Meghan meet members of the public at Windsor Castle following the death of The Queen (PA)

The last time Charles and his two sons were all seen in public at the same event was at the service of thanksgiving for the Queen in St Paul’s Cathedral during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.

But on that occasion, Harry and Meghan were seated some distance from Charles and William on the other side of the aisle in the second row, behind the Wessex family and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

The Jubilee service at St Paul’s was Harry and Meghan’s first public appearance alongside the Windsors since they stepped down as senior royals in 2020 amid the Megxit storm.

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