MEGHAN Markle was seen giving a little wave to her sister-in-law Kate as they met publically for the first time since the ‘Megxit’ bombshell.
The Duchess of Sussex mouthed “hello” to Kate as she found her seat at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day Service.
Harry also said “hello” and smiled at his brother before sitting next to his wife.
Sophie Wessex, who was sat behind Kate, leaned to chat with her, while Harry and Meghan caught up with Prince Edward.
Meghan later chatted animatedly to Edward as they waited for the Queen to arrive, with Harry joining in the conversation and putting his arm on the back of Meghan’s chair as he did so.
This time last year Meghan and Kate greeted each other with a kiss on each cheek, but this afternoon was a slightly more reserved display.
They were also shown their seats rather than walking behind the Queen like last year.
A source said the sudden change was made yesterday – despite the Order of Service already having been signed off and printed.
The celebration will be the last royal engagement for the Sussexes before they start their new life in Canada.
There have been rumours of a rift between the two royal couples, with tensions allegedly rising with the announcement of Harry’s departure from the royal family.
William and Kate were reportedly “incandescent with rage” when they found out the Sussexes plans to leave after the news had been shared with the public.
Prince Andrew, who attended the service last year, was also missing after stepping back from royal duties amid criticism over his friend with paedo Jeffrey Epstein.
Kate later changed into an elegant sapphire blue embellished gown as she hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace this evening.
The Duchess of Cambridge rewore her stunning Indian-inspired bespoke Jenny Packham gown to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the children’s charity Place2Be.
The last time she wore the gown was at the Bollywood Gala in Mumbai during her tour to India and Bhutan in 2016.
The Sun revealed that The Queen and Prince Harry had a four-hour long heart-to-hear talk at Windsor Castle on Sunday about his future.
She told him over lunch that he would be welcomes back if he and Meghan ever decided to rejoin the royals.
It has also been reported that Prince Harry’s relationship with his dad is “rock solid” despite quitting Royal duties.
The Duke of Sussex has spent hours with Prince Charles since returning to the UK last week to fulfil his final duties as a royal before quitting the Firm.
Meghan gave a surprise appearance at Robert Clack School, Dagenham, East London, on International Women’s Day yesterday.
It was her final solo engagement as a royal — Meghan urged her young audience to “speak up for what is right”.
She also revealed that ten-month-old Archie is starting to walk.
She also spoke to Geraldine Dear, 66, whose strike at the nearby Ford motor plant in 1984 finally paved the way for equal pay for women.
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Among other big names in the crowd were Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and her daughter Bluebell, 13.
It is understood Charles didn’t shake hands with anyone as he arrived amid coronavirus fears – instead offering a “namaste” to well-wishers.
It was claimed Westminster Abbey currently has a policy not to shake hands, rather than the decision being part of royal protocol.
