Published 12:02 IST, March 10th 2020
Prince Harry, Meghan make last royal appearance at Westminster Abbey
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their final appearance as the 'senior royals' at the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle me ir final appearance as 'senior royals' at annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined Queen Elizabeth and or members of British Royal family on March 9 for annual event which was held at church in central London. event was last time that couple worked alongside entire Windsor clan before ir exit which takes effect on March 31.
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In televised event, Meghan was seen wearing an emerald Emilia Wickste dress, cape and hat by William Chambers for occasion. At event, Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seated behind Prince William and his wife, Kate. Commonwealth Service was also first time Meghan and Prince Harry appeared in public with royal family since ir big anuncement in January.
On March 8, couple also joined Queen for a church service in Windsor. service was first time Meghan and Queen met face-to-face since big anuncement. Prince Harry and Meghan h reportedly returned to United Kingdom last week for ir 'farewell tour'.
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couple recently also attended Mountbatten Festival of Music where y sat in royal box. At event, y even received a long round of applause and a standing ovation from audience. w that ir final official duty as senior royals came to an end, y are all set for 'royal exit' at end of this month.
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Assistance to cease
On January 8, Meghan and Harry anunced that y were stepping back as senior royals and will move to rth America with ir son Archie to live a financially independent life. royals are currently living in Cana as y prepare to drop ir titles and quit monarchy.
Meanwhile, federal government has also confirmed on February 27 that Cana will soon stop providing security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. According to international media reports, it was Royal Canian Mounted Police (RCMP) that has been providing assistance to couple since ir arrival in Cana 'intermittently since vember 2019'. After March 31, couple will longer carry out duties on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. However, se arrangements will be reportedly reviewed after 12 months.
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12:02 IST, March 10th 2020