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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's return to the U.K. for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee is a big deal: It's the first time the royal couple have attended a ...

In the photographs, Meghan jokes and plays with some of the royal children—Mike and Zara Tindell's kids Mia and Lena, and Peter Phillips' daughters Savannah and Isla—as they watch the Trooping the Colour parade. Royal watchers weren't expecting to see Meghan and Harry Thursday morning during Trooping the Colour—it had been firmly established that the couple would not pose for the traditional royal family balcony photo op, given their current status as non-senior members—but eagle-eyed onlookers spotted the couple watching the parade from the Major General's Office alongside other members of the royal family. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's return to the U.K. for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee is a big deal: It's the first time the royal couple have attended a major royal event since their sensational departure from the senior royal family—and subsequent move to Montecito, California—in 2020.

For Her first royal event since stepping back from her senior role within the family, Meghan Markle didn't skimp on style. Here are photos of her gorgeous ...

It's been a little more than two years since Meghan Markle made her final public appearance as a working royal at the Commonwealth Day Service in March 2020. For that occasion, she looked lovely in a navy dress by Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy, which she paired with a matching hat by Noel Stewart and her newly redesigned engagement ring. So that's why the Cambridges were featured in that moment, but not the Sussexes.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — who arrived in the U.K. on Wednesday with their children Archie, 3, and Lilibet, who turns one on Saturday — joined the royal ...

Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 and have since moved to Montecito, California. Their last appearance was in March 2020 for Commonwealth Day, their final outing as official working royals. Meghan, 40, could be seen playfully entertaining various young royals, including Zara Tindall's kids Mia, 8, and Lena, 3, and Peter Phillips' daughter Savannah, 11.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended Trooping the Colour to celebrate the Queen's birthday, but didn't join royals on Buckingham Palace's balcony.

Though they weren't seen during the event, it marked the first time Markle and Harry have attended a royal event as a family with their children Archie, 3, and Lilibet, who is due to turn 1 year old on Saturday. A spokesperson for the Sussexes told Insider that the Queen will meet Lili, who is named after the monarch, for the first time, and see Archie for the first time since 2020. Working royals in attendance on the balcony included Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, and Princess Alexandra. Also in attendance on the balcony were the Cambridge children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — and the Wessex children — Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn. Also in view was Princess Anne's husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, who the Queen was happy to receive "as a frequent attendee and support to the Princess Royal on official engagements," a royal source told Town and Country.

Here's our first glimpse of the Duchess of Sussex at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.

At the time, a spokesperson for the couple told BAZAAR.com, "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are excited and honoured to attend The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations this June with their children." "After careful consideration, The Queen has decided this year's traditional Trooping the Colour balcony appearance on Thursday 2nd June will be limited to Her Majesty and those Members of the Royal Family who are currently undertaking official public duties on behalf of The Queen," a spokesperson for the queen said in a statement to BAZAAR.com. She accessorizes with a white wide-brim hat with an oversized blue bow, designed by London-based milliner Stephen Jones, according to the outlet.

Meghan Markle first wore the dress in her signature shade on the eve of her Windsor Castle wedding to Prince Harry.

Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 and have since moved to Montecito. Meghan's off-the-shoulder navy outfit appears to be the same dress by Roland Mouret that she wore on the night before her royal wedding to Prince Harry in May 2018. She added a delicate pair of drop earrings and gold rings, as seen in closeup photos with Zara Tindall's kids Mia, 8, and Lena, 3, and Peter Phillips' daughter Savannah, 11.

The Sussexes were gathered with Kate Middleton and her kids in a special room overlooking the ceremony, sources said. They just weren't allowed to be ...

The queen had previously said that Harry and Meghan would not be able to join her on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, saying this privilege would be reserved only for working members of the royal family. At least two protesters, one of whom was wearing a mock crown, were dragged away by police after they attempted to interrupt the opening minutes of the queen’s birthday parade. She then went back into the palace before re-emerging with a full complement of working royals, including Kate, William and their children to observe a six minute flypast of 70 aircraft, one for each of her years on the throne. The California-based couple were said to have arrived discreetly at Horse Guards Parade in London by car with their children, in contrast to some other members of the family who arrived publicly in horse-drawn carriages. Her Majesty, who has been experiencing mobility problems, used a stick but otherwise walked unaided. Official royal sources told the media that Harry and Meghan and their family were ensconced with other members of the royal family in the Major General’s Office, a large ceremonial room with a prime view of the ceremony, known as Trooping the Colour, which marks the queen’s official birthday.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince Andrew were absent from the royal family's annual gathering on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour.

With the Queen previously announcing that only working royals would appear, that meant no Harry, 37, and Markle, 40, who opted out of royal duties in January 2020. “They’re very well aware this makes a statement. This year, over 1,400 soldiers and hundreds of horses and musicians came together for the traditional parade, which was followed by the royal family appearing on the palace balcony to wave to the thousands of spectators gathered below.

The visit marks their first trip back to England as a family, since making their royal exit in January 2020.

While it will be a bit of a family reunion for Meghan and Harry, they won't be joining the queen and other members of the royal family on the balcony, or riding in a carriage during the ceremony. The source noted that Prince William and Kate Middleton will not be available to meet Meghan and Harry’s baby girl, as they will be in Wales on Saturday, at an engagement at Cardiff Castle. It's unclear whether or not they will meet her at some point during the four-day celebration. The meeting will likely happen on Lilibet's first birthday, Saturday, with a source telling ET that the 96-year-old monarch will not attend the Epsom Derby on Saturday, which leaves time for her to meet her great-granddaughter.

It's the couple's first public visit to the United Kingdom since they quit as senior royals over two years ago.

Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior members of the royal family in January 2020, shortly before the coronavirus pandemic began, and they have largely remained in the United States since. The couple is expected to attend a service of thanksgiving at St. Paul's Cathedral on Friday, and a concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday evening. It is their first public visit to the country since they quit as senior royals more than two years ago.

The visit marks their first trip back to England as a family since making their royal exit in January 2020.

While it will be a bit of a family reunion for Meghan and Harry, they won't be joining the queen and other members of the royal family on the balcony, or riding in a carriage during the ceremony. The meeting will likely happen on Lilibet's first birthday, Saturday, with a source telling ET that the 96-year-old monarch will not attend the Epsom Derby on Saturday, which leaves time for her to meet her great-granddaughter. According to a source close to the royal family, the queen is delighted she will be meeting her great-granddaughter for the first time and excited to be able to spend time with Archie and Lili. ET understands Harry’s relatives are also looking forward to meeting the couple's infant daughter and seeing Archie.

Meghan Markle is out on the royal event circuit for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee—and she brought back her royal style for the occasion.

“Being with her, it was great,” Harry said of meeting the Queen with Meghan that month. Meghan and Harry were not part of the carriage procession and weren't on the balcony with the Queen for the flypast. Meghan and Harry are spectators at the parade this year rather than part of the procession.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen smiling as their car drove on Cleveland Row, a side street near Buckingham Palace, on Thursday. Fans waved ...

Since stepping down from the royal family in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been living in the US with their children. This will be the first time that the 96-year-old monarch meets the couple’s daughter. Meghan appeared to be smiling at the crowd as Prince Harry looked over her shoulder.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen joking around with younger members of the royal family.

Mia and Lena Tindall are the daughters of Harry's cousin Zara Tindall (she's Princess Anne's daughter). They're 22nd and 23rd in line to the throne. Thursday's main event was Trooping the Colour, the annual military parade held in honor of the monarch's birthday. And while the Queen watched from the Palace, other members of the royal family watched from down the road — including two people who have been absent from the Mountbatten-Windsor family fold for more than two years.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen playfully shushing the younger royals while watching the parade during Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The couple currently reside in Montecito, California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen playfully shushing the younger royals while watching the parade during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Harry, during the Battle of Britain parade in 1990, shushed his cousin, Princess Beatrice, when he was 5 years old.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took in the Trooping the Colour parade alongside some of the youngest royal family members, Zara Tindall's daughters and ...

The Tindall and Phillips kids have been seen at a few recent public events, perhaps indicating greater visibility within the British royal family. Also spotted at watching the House Guards Parade was Prince Harry's cousin Princess Beatrice, who could be seen peeking out a window behind the Cambridge children and Mia Tindall. Specifically, they were photographed chatting with a few of their youngest relatives including Zara Tindall's daughters Mia Tindall and Lena Tindall, and Peter Phillips's daughters Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips. Meghan was seen entertaining the four girls, playfully shushing them at one point, as was Harry: