A grin for her niece: Meghan Markle flashes Princess Charlotte, 7, a warm smile as the Royal Family mourns Her Majesty the Queen at her state funeral

• Meghan Markle, who was solemn in grief today, managed a smile for Charlotte amid her grief 
• The Duchess of Sussex looked warmly at her seven-year-old niece who looked at the people behind her
• Amid the family’s mourning, she shared a sweet moment with the Princess, seven, who attended the funeral
• The Queen’s funeral: All the latest Royal Family news and coverage

Meghan Markle shared a sweet moment after the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the Royal Family gathered outside Wellington Arch.

The Duchess of Sussex, 41, appeared to flash a subtle yet warm smile at her seven-year-old niece after the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey.

Throughout the day Meghan cut a solemn figure and even shed a tear as she joined with other members of the Royal Family to pay their respects and say a final farewell to Her late Majesty the Queen.

The Duchess of Sussex was pictured with Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Kate Middleton, Queen Consort Camilla, and Princess Beatrice at Wellington Arch

Princess Charlotte put on a brave face today throughout the funeral and committal service for the Queen

But the Duchess of Sussex put on a smile for the children, who played key roles in the solemn occasion.

A video clip showed Princess Charlotte, seven, standing next to her mother Kate Middleton and grandmother, Queen Consort Camilla. 

As she stood at Wellington Arch, the young Princess turned around to see what was happening, before catching the eye of her aunt, Meghan.

Meghan, who had looked solemn until catching her niece’s eye, smiled as Charlotte turned back around.

Later in the afternoon during the committal service at St George’s Chapel in Westminster, the young Princess also shared a sweet moment with her uncle, Prince Harry.

As the Dean of Windsor gave a bidding at the end of the service before Her late Majesty was committed to the crypt, Charlotte was seen adjusting her hat.

The Duchess of Sussex appeared deep in thought as she supportively sat next to Prince Harry during the difficult service this afternoon 

Sibling unity: The young royals were inseparable throughout the day and were barely seen away from each other’s sides. Pictured here at Wellington Arch following the funeral service at Westminster Abbey

Meghan and the Duke of Sussex appeared deeply emotional as they left following the long and difficult day of the Queen’s funeral 

Once inside the service, Meghan stood alongside the Princess of Wales and her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte (pictured) 

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex follow the bearer party with the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is taken from Westminster Abbey

An emotional Meghan Markle joined other senior members of the royal family in St George’s Chapel today as she arrived for the Queen’s Committal Service this afternoon

During the State Funeral in London this afternoon, the Duchess of Sussex was openly weeping, and brushing tears away from her cheeks (pictured) 

A long and memorable day: Kate Middleton accompanied her children to into the second service of the day held at Windsor Castle

Sibling love: The pair were seen walking side by side into Windsor Castle, the final resting place of their precious great-grandmother 

The Princess of Wales, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at the Committal Service for the Queen held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Riding together: The children were accompanied in their car by their mother, the Princess of Wales, and Camilla, the Queen Consort 

Charlotte of Wales – her new title – stands next to Prince George of Wales at Wellington Arch after the State Funeral of the Queen – their beloved great-grandmother

Princess Charlotte was often seen holding her mother’s hand, with Princess George watching on at his beloved ‘Gan-Gan’s’ funeral

A day in history: Prince George, nine, left, and Princess Charlotte, seven, are pictured travelling by car with the Queen Consort, who waved to crowds, and their mother, the Princess of Wales, to the Queen’s funeral at Westminster Abbey today

Meghan leaves the funeral in a car alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex 

Meghan walking down the nave of Westminster Abbey during a royal procession behind the Queen’s coffin this morning 

After rearranging her headgear, she looked over at her uncle, who briefly looked up and caught her eye, before smiling at her.

Princess Charlotte put on a brave face herself today as she attended the funeral of her beloved ‘Gan Gan’ the Queen.

While her older brother Prince George, nine, appeared to become emotional and was seen wiping his eyes, his younger sister remained stoic as a support for her family. 

She also appeared to advise her older brother as the Queen’s coffin passed the young royals at Westminster Abbey. 

Princess Charlotte appeared to tell Prince George: ‘You need to bow.

Charlotte wore a black mourning coat with velour collar and matching wide-brimmed hat, while George was dressed in a navy blue suit with a black tie.

On Charlotte’s coat was a sweet tribute to her Gan-Gan, as she wore a horseshoe brooch that had been given to her by the late Queen. 

The Daily Mail understands that the Prince and Princess of Wales thought ‘long and hard’ about whether their two eldest children, aged nine and seven, should join them.

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

Meanwhile the royal mother-of-two was carrying her black gloves as she arrived at the service earlier this morning 

A guiding hand, the young royals pictured arriving at Westminster Abbey ahead of the funeral 

Princess Charlotte stares out of the window from the royal car that carried herself and her older brother to Westminster Abbey

Britain’s Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walking outside Westminster Abbey, on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth

Meghan Markle cut a solemn figure as she arrived for the funeral of the Queen at Westminster Abbey alongside her husband Prince Harry today

Kate Middleton speaks to a member of the clergy welcoming the royal family to the Abbey, while holding Princess Charlotte’s hand

With her mother close by, Princess Charlotte walked into the Abbey today; the princess wore a mourning coat with velour collar and a matching wide-brimmed hat

Prince George is introduced to the clergy leading the Queen’s state funeral service; it’s thought officials at Buckingham Palace made the decision that the nine-year-old should attend his late great-grandmother’s funeral

Father and daughter appeared to chat during the short journey by car to the start of the funeral procession

But after George and Charlotte attended their great-grandfather’s memorial in March, William and Kate decided they could cope with the solemnity of the occasion.

‘As parents they have, of course, thought long and hard about whether their children should accompany them,’ a source said. ‘Of course little Louis is too young, but they think George and Charlotte are up to it.’

Aged just nine, and having just overcome the daunting prospect of starting a new school, George is now the second in line to the throne.

With this in mind, aides have suggested it would be good for the public to see the young Prince – who affectionately called the Queen ‘Gan Gan’ – and is the future of the Monarchy.

It was the first time any of the Wales children have been seen in public since the Queen’s death on September 8th.

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