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BROTHERS Harry and William appeared to put their differences aside today as they grieved the Queen together.

In a show of unity after years of speculated rifts, the princes arrived in the same car along with wives Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton to speak with mourners at Windsor Castle.

Harry and Meghan joined William and Kate in Windsor
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Harry and Meghan joined William and Kate in WindsorCredit: PA
William invited his brother and Meghan to join him and Kate
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William invited his brother and Meghan to join him and KateCredit: Getty
Harry held his wife's hand as they walked through Windsor
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Harry held his wife's hand as they walked through WindsorCredit: Reuters
The brothers were pictured speaking to each other
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The brothers were pictured speaking to each otherCredit: James Whatling
Harry placed a protective hand on his wife's back
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Harry placed a protective hand on his wife's backCredit: AP
She later returned the favour
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She later returned the favourCredit: James Whatling
Kate also supported her husband as he mourned his grandmother
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Kate also supported her husband as he mourned his grandmother
The foursome looked at the floral tributes for the Queen
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The foursome looked at the floral tributes for the QueenCredit: Ian Whittaker - News Group Newspapers Ltd

It is William, who with Kate was last night given the title Prince and Princess of Wales by King Charles, who offered the olive branch to his younger brother.

The Royal Family was virtually torn apart when Meghan and Harry announced they were quitting the Royal Family and moving to the US.

But despite the apparent rift, the brothers today united in their grief to pay tribute to their grandmother the Queen just days after her tragic death.

William's official spokesperson confirmed he invited Harry and Meghan to look at the tributes with him today.

It is understood he believed it was an important show of unity at a difficult time for the family.

Fans cheered as the two couples reunited after months to look at tributes.

Kate and Meghan both wore black dresses as they left the gates of the Berkshire estate outside Windsor Castle.


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Harry clutched his wife's hand as they walked together and he later placed a protective hand on her back.

She was seen returning the favour to her husband before she went to speak to the waiting royal fans.

Meghan smiled as she was handed a bouquet, while William also took time to speak to the crowds for about 40 minutes.

The couples finally left in the same car, driven by William, back to the Windsor Estate.

The olive branch is a clear indication William may be willing to forget their apparent feud.

They were last seen together in public at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.

But they are believed to have kept out of each other's way and didn't acknowledge each other during a service of remembrance at St Paul's.

It is understood that relations between the once-close pair are still at "rock bottom".

Mourner Tina Ward, 60, from Englefield Green, Surrey said that it was good to see the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex come out of Windsor Castle together to meet the crowd.

Ms Ward said: "It's really nice to see the family united in grief. It's a shame it's in grief but it's nice that they've come together.

"I think it's nice to see them all united here in town in which the Queen resided.

"I'm sure she would have been absolutely delighted. As a nan myself, I'd be absolutely delighted if my grandchildren had made up and were reunited."

Nicola Standen, 44, from Witham, Essex said that the Queen would be proud of her grandsons the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex for coming out and greeting crowds and Windsor Castle together.

Mrs Standen said: "That's probably what she ultimately wanted.

"Nobody wants any upset in their family and you have to support each other at this time.

"I'm sure she's looking down and is very proud of the brothers together.

"They've had such grief themselves so it's good that they can support each other."

Harry and Meghan’s exit from royal life is still said to be raw for William - especially after it was revealed his brother was planning a tell-all book.

It comes after William earlier said the Queen was by his side during his "saddest moments" as he paid tribute to his "grannie".

In a statement, he said: "On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute.

"So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign.

"I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade.

"She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life. I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real."

Their appearance came moments after William paid tribute to his 'Grannie'
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Their appearance came moments after William paid tribute to his 'Grannie'Credit: Reuters
Meghan looked deep in thought as they walked around Windsor
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Meghan looked deep in thought as they walked around WindsorCredit: Reuters
The group were cheered as they arrived in one car
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The group were cheered as they arrived in one carCredit: James Whatling
Harry and Kate appear to chat as they walk through Windsor
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Harry and Kate appear to chat as they walk through WindsorCredit: James Whatling
William was pictured speaking to fans
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William was pictured speaking to fansCredit: Reuters
Princess Kate also stopped to speak to waiting crowds
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Princess Kate also stopped to speak to waiting crowds
Prince Harry receives flowers from the crowd
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Prince Harry receives flowers from the crowdCredit: Getty
Meghan receives a hug from a member of the public
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Meghan receives a hug from a member of the publicCredit: PA
She also received flowers from the public
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She also received flowers from the publicCredit: PA
The Duchess of Sussex views flowers and messages left by members of the public
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The Duchess of Sussex views flowers and messages left by members of the publicCredit: PA

He also praised the Queen for the 20 years of "guidance and support" she has given his wife Kate Middleton.

And he revealed how children have created memories that will last "their whole lives" thanks to holiday spent with the Queen.

William added: "I thank her for the kindness she showed my family and me. And I thank her on behalf of my generation for providing an example of service and dignity in public life that was from a different age, but always relevant to us all.

"My grandmother famously said that grief was the price we pay for love. All of the sadness we will feel in the coming weeks will be testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary Queen.

"I will honour her memory by supporting my father, The King, in every way I can."

Kate remained in Windsor with the children as husband Prince William joined his family in Balmoral on Thursday.

He made an urgent dash to say goodbye to the Queen after her health failed but sadly didn't make it in time.

The Prince of Wales returned home to Windsor yesterday to join Kate and the children.

He today watched as his dad was formally declared King Charles III at an historic Accession ceremony.

It was the first time he has been seen in public since his grandmother's death.

Prince William and Prince Harry had gifted King Charles the inkpot he used to sign the declaration.

It comes after the couple were last night awarded the titles Prince and Princess of Wales.

King Charles made the declaration in his first address to the nation.

He said: “Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru.

“With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.”

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The name change means not only is William following in his father’s footsteps, but Kate is the first person to use the title Princess of Wales since Diana.

Following the announcement, a source said Kate “appreciates the history associated with this role” but wants to “create her own path".

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Kate greeting the publicCredit: Getty
The Prince and Princess of Wales with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex observing flowers
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The Prince and Princess of Wales with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex observing flowersCredit: Getty
Meghan crouches to speak with a young child
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Meghan crouches to speak with a young childCredit: Getty
Prince William receives a card with a hand-drawn picture of the Queen
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Prince William receives a card with a hand-drawn picture of the QueenCredit: PA
The last time the brothers were seen together in public was the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
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The last time the brothers were seen together in public was the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
William extended the olive branch as the nation mourns the Queen
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William extended the olive branch as the nation mourns the Queen
Meghan and Harry had been in the UK when the Queen fell ill
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Meghan and Harry had been in the UK when the Queen fell ill
Meghan received a hug from fans
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Meghan received a hug from fans
She stopped to coo over a baby
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She stopped to coo over a baby
Kate was yesterday seen driving in Windsor
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Kate was yesterday seen driving in Windsor
She has been made Princess of Wales following the Queen's death
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She has been made Princess of Wales following the Queen's death
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