Prince Harryhas made a lifetime of appearances at the annual Trooping the Colour parade — and on Thursday, he came full circle in one particularly impromptu moment.
This year, Harry and Meghan, 40, watched the parade forQueen Elizabethfrom the Major General’s Office, which overlooks the Horse Guards Parade. During the event, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were capturedcharming a few young royals, including Zara Tindall’s kids, Lena and Mia, 8, and Peter Phillips' daughter Savannah, 11.
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The outing marks the first time that Harry and Meghan have appeared together with the royal family in more than two years. Their last appearance was in March 2020 for Commonwealth Day, their final outing as official working royals.
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Meghan Markle with the royal children at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Color on June 2.Kelvin Bruce
The couple stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 and have since moved to Montecito, California.
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For Thursday’s event, Harry wore a blue suit rather than ceremonial dress as he has in the past, while Meghan coordinated in an asymmetrical, wide-brimmed Stephen Jones hat with an oversized navy bow and coordinating navy dress.
Queen Elizabeth.Jonathan Brady/AP/Shutterstock
This year’s Trooping the Colour is historic, as it kicks off a long weekend of festivities celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking her record-breaking 70-year reign.
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