LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is seen at Westminster Abbey during The State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND: After a 10-day mourning period in the UK, Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral officially took place today, a fittingly overcast Monday, 19th September, in London.

For the occasion, world leaders from all over the world journeyed to the city to join 2,000 guests, including Meghan Markle, who was beside her husband, Prince Harry, world leaders, and other members of the royal family for the proceedings at Westminster Abbey. At 12pm, the entire nation observed two minutes of silence.

The night prior, the palace released a new — and final — portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, showing the late monarch in a powder blue suit and smiling widely.

Before the funeral service, the royal family, including Markle, arrived at Westminster Hall, in the Palace of Westminster, to witness the Queen’s coffin being moved to the funeral location, before walking behind the coffin at the beginning of the service.

For the sombre occasion, Markle wore a black cape dress by Stella McCartney with long-sleeve black gloves and a wide-brimmed hat, pulling her hair back into a sleek bun. She wore a pair of black suede stiletto heels on her feet and semi-sheer black tights.

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Camilla, Queen Consort during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince George of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Phil Noble – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Duchess paid tribute to the late monarch by rewearing a pair of diamond and pearl earrings that were gifted to her by the Queen. Markle had previously worn the earrings during her only solo engagement with HRH in 2018, and she has been seen wearing them publicly twice in the past week as a tribute to her honour.

Following the funeral, as King Charles III, Prince William and Prince Harry joined the procession behind the Queen’s coffin, Markle stood outside Westminster Abbey alongside Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, as well as Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Later, as the coffin was placed into the hearse following the procession to Wellington Arch, Meghan was photographed with tears in her eyes as she stood next to her husband.

Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, in London, Britain, September 19, 2022. (Photo by PHIL NOBLE / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is seen during The State Funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Despite Markle and Prince Harry’s tense relationship with the royal family in recent years — since the couple relocated to California at the beginning of 2020 — the pair have been presenting a united front alongside the rest of the family, including Prince Harry’s elder brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton.

They first joined the Prince and Princess of Wales to meet members of the public gathered at Windsor Castle on 10 September, before greeting the Queen’s coffin at Buckingham Palace on 13 September, alongside other members of the royal family, as well as attending a short service at Westminster Hall on 14 September. Behind closed doors, the family reportedly also had a private dinner, for which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were present.

topics: Meghan Markle, Queen Elizabeth II, royal family

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