Meghan Markle enters Westminster Abbey for Queen’s funeral

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Solemn Meghan mourns Queen: Duchess watches as Her Majesty’s coffin is placed on the altar as she stood next to Kate, George and Charlotte before sitting next to Harry at the funeral

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A solemn Meghan Markle watched as Elizabeth II’s casket was placed on an altar as she stood next to Kate, George and Charlotte before taking a second row next to Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex, 41, walked into the historic church in a somber procession behind the Queen’s coffin. Before her stood Kate, Cambridge’s two eldest children, and Prince Edward and his wife, the Duchess of Wessex.

Inside the church, Meghan stood next to the three Cambridges for a few moments before sitting down next to Prince Harry at the funeral.

The Duke of Sussex – who put aside his feud with his brother, Prince William, to walk alongside him behind the Queen’s coffin – wore a civilian suit rather than a uniform as he was no longer a senior royal.

Harry and Meghan sit in the second row, directly behind King Charles III, the Queen Consort and Princess Anne.

The Duchess paid tribute to the Queen by wearing a set of pearl and diamond earrings given to her as a gift by the monarch. She wore the same pair for the funeral procession to Westminster Hall earlier this week.

Harry and Meghan, who live in Montecito, California, have remained in the UK since the Queen’s death on September 8. They happened to be in the country for the WellChild awards when the news was announced.

The couple were without their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, 15 months, who are believed to have stayed in California with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland.

Meghan stood next to the three Cambridges for a few moments before taking her place at the funeral next to Prince Harry

Meghan stood next to the three Cambridges for a few moments before taking her place at the funeral next to Prince Harry

Prince George, the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, at Westminster Abbey today

Prince George, the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, at Westminster Abbey today

Prince George, the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, at Westminster Abbey today

The Duchess of Sussex, 41, walked into the historic church in a somber procession behind the Queen's coffin.  Before her stood Kate, Cambridge's two eldest children, and Prince Edward and his wife, the Duchess of Wessex

The Duchess of Sussex, 41, walked into the historic church in a somber procession behind the Queen's coffin.  Before her stood Kate, Cambridge's two eldest children, and Prince Edward and his wife, the Duchess of Wessex

The Duchess of Sussex, 41, walked into the historic church in a somber procession behind the Queen’s coffin. Before her stood Kate, Cambridge’s two eldest children, and Prince Edward and his wife, the Duchess of Wessex

Meghan and Harry sit in the second row, directly behind King Charles III, the Queen Consort and Princess Anne

Meghan and Harry sit in the second row, directly behind King Charles III, the Queen Consort and Princess Anne

Meghan and Harry sit in the second row, directly behind King Charles III, the Queen Consort and Princess Anne

Meghan and Harry were right behind the King and Queen Consort

Meghan and Harry were right behind the King and Queen Consort

Meghan and Harry were right behind the King and Queen Consort

Meghan walks through the nave of Westminster Abbey in a royal procession behind the Queen's coffin this morning

Meghan walks through the nave of Westminster Abbey in a royal procession behind the Queen's coffin this morning

Meghan walks through the nave of Westminster Abbey in a royal procession behind the Queen’s coffin this morning

The Duke of Sussex - who put aside his feud with his brother, Prince William, to walk alongside him behind the Queen's coffin - wore a civilian suit rather than a uniform as he was no longer a senior royal

The Duke of Sussex - who put aside his feud with his brother, Prince William, to walk alongside him behind the Queen's coffin - wore a civilian suit rather than a uniform as he was no longer a senior royal

The Duke of Sussex – who put aside his feud with his brother, Prince William, to walk alongside him behind the Queen’s coffin – wore a civilian suit rather than a uniform as he was no longer a senior royal

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands next to King Charles, Anne, Princess Royal and William, Prince of Wales, as they salute at the state funeral

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands next to King Charles, Anne, Princess Royal and William, Prince of Wales, as they salute at the state funeral

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands next to King Charles, Anne, Princess Royal and William, Prince of Wales, as they salute at the state funeral

Meghan wore a wide-brimmed hat and black top for today's service, which millions of people from around the world watch

Meghan wore a wide-brimmed hat and black top for today's service, which millions of people from around the world watch

Meghan wore a wide-brimmed hat and black top for today’s service, which millions of people from around the world watch

The Duchess of Sussex walks through the gates outside Westminster Abbey for the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

The Duchess of Sussex walks through the gates outside Westminster Abbey for the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

The Duchess of Sussex walks through the gates outside Westminster Abbey for the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II

The Duchess talks to dignitaries at the gates of the abbey.  During the service she sat next to Prince Harry in the second row

The Duchess talks to dignitaries at the gates of the abbey.  During the service she sat next to Prince Harry in the second row

The Duchess talks to dignitaries at the gates of the abbey. During the service she sat next to Prince Harry in the second row

Meghan and her husband were in Europe for a series of events before the Queen's death.  They stayed to attend the commemorations

Meghan and her husband were in Europe for a series of events before the Queen's death.  They stayed to attend the commemorations

Meghan and her husband were in Europe for a series of events before the Queen’s death. They stayed to attend the commemorations

An aerial view of Meghan - under a wide-brimmed hat - walking down the central aisle of Westminster Abbey ahead of today's service

An aerial view of Meghan - under a wide-brimmed hat - walking down the central aisle of Westminster Abbey ahead of today's service

An aerial view of Meghan – under a wide-brimmed hat – walking down the central aisle of Westminster Abbey ahead of today’s service