Meghan Markleis back at Buckingham Palace — and she’s having a ball with the youngest royals in attendance.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 family for Trooping the Colour on Thursday at the palace. 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.The outing marks the first time that Meghan andPrince Harry, 37 — who was seen chatting withthe Duke of Kentand at one point shushing the boisterous royal kids himself — have appeared together with the royal family in more than two years. Their last appearance was in March 2020 for Commonwealth Day, their final outing as official working royals.Meghan Markle with the royal children at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Color on June 2.Kelvin BruceMeghan Markle and Prince Harry speak with the Duke of Kent at Buckingham Palace on June 2.Kelvin BruceHarry and Meghan watched the birthday parade forQueen Elizabethfrom the Major General’s Office, which overlooks the Horse Guards Parade. Meghan wore an asymmetrical, wide-brimmed Stephen Jones hat with an oversized navy bow and coordinating navy dress, while Harry wore a blue suit rather than ceremonial dress as he has in the past.Meghan Markle with the royal children at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Color on June 2.Kelvin BruceThe Queen previously announced thatonly senior working members of the royal family will be included in the balcony appearance. Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 and have since moved to Montecito, California.Meghan Markle with the royal children at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Color on June 2.Kelvin BruceEarlier Thursday morning, the Cambridge children —Prince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4 —made their carriage debutat Trooping the Colour. Later,Louis stole the spotlightwith his expressive antics on the balcony. (His great-grandmother,Queen Elizabeth, appeared amused!)Prince Harry.Kelvin BruceFrom left: Princess Anne, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Prince George and Prince William on the balcony for Trooping the Colour on June 2.DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty ImagesCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!On Friday, Harry and Meghan are expected to make another appearance at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral.For more on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
Meghan Markleis back at Buckingham Palace — and she’s having a ball with the youngest royals in attendance.
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 family for Trooping the Colour on Thursday at the palace. 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.
The outing marks the first time that Meghan andPrince Harry, 37 — who was seen chatting withthe Duke of Kentand at one point shushing the boisterous royal kids himself — have appeared together with the royal family in more than two years. Their last appearance was in March 2020 for Commonwealth Day, their final outing as official working royals.
Meghan Markle with the royal children at Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Color on June 2.Kelvin Bruce
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry speak with the Duke of Kent at Buckingham Palace on June 2.Kelvin Bruce
Harry and Meghan watched the birthday parade forQueen Elizabethfrom the Major General’s Office, which overlooks the Horse Guards Parade. Meghan wore an asymmetrical, wide-brimmed Stephen Jones hat with an oversized navy bow and coordinating navy dress, while Harry wore a blue suit rather than ceremonial dress as he has in the past.
The Queen previously announced thatonly senior working members of the royal family will be included in the balcony appearance. Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in January 2020 and have since moved to Montecito, California.
Earlier Thursday morning, the Cambridge children —Prince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4 —made their carriage debutat Trooping the Colour. Later,Louis stole the spotlightwith his expressive antics on the balcony. (His great-grandmother,Queen Elizabeth, appeared amused!)
Prince Harry.Kelvin Bruce
From left: Princess Anne, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Prince George and Prince William on the balcony for Trooping the Colour on June 2.DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images
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On Friday, Harry and Meghan are expected to make another appearance at the National Service of Thanksgiving at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
For more on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
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