The Duchess of Sussex was spotted crying as she left Westminster Abbey following the Queen’s majestic state funeral. Meghan Markle was seen wiping away a tear after attending the historic service for the 96-year-old monarch, who passed away on September 8 at her beloved Scottish home at Balmoral Castle.
Meghan, who accompanied her husband Prince Harry at the service, wore an all-black outfit with a wide-brimmed hat, accessorised with a set of pearl and diamond earrings gifted to her by Queen Elizabeth II back in 2018. Pearls are a traditional symbol of mourning in the Royal Family.
The duchess walked solemnly behind the Queen’s coffin alongside Harry. She then walked alongside Camilla, the Queen Consort, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, as the royals left the Abbey.
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The coffin of the late sovereign travelled by colourful ceremonial procession through the capital before heading to Windsor where she will be laid to rest. Meghan joined other members of the Royal Family as millions of viewers watched the historic event.
Her husband joined his older brother Prince William and King Charles III to walk behind the coffin as it made its final journey after the Queen lay in state at Westminster Hall since Wednesday. Mourners queued for hours to file past Her Majesty's coffin.
Meghan's earrings from the Queen were given to her on the occasion of their first public outing together in 2018. As well as wearing a custom-made Givenchy nude dress she donned the special jewellery gift, believed to be smaller version of ones owned by the Queen.
The pair took the train to Cheshire to meet community leaders and watch a performance from local school children. And Meghan's earrings from the Queen were a chic addition to her striking funeral look with a cape and gloves.
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