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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend one of their final events as senior royals

The Sussexes have attended their first official event together since news they were quitting as senior royals, and there was a slightly awkward moment.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped out in London for their first - and one of their final - royal engagements since news they were stepping back as senior members of the royal family.

In spectacular scenes, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were glowing as they attended the Endeavour Fund Awards at London’s Mansion House Friday evening, local time.

Meghan, 38, looked ethereal in a striking $A2649 blue dress by Victoria Beckham, while Harry was smiling for cameras and the crowd of about 200 people as the pair walked hand-in-hand carrying an umbrella.

The duo are at the event to celebrate the achievements of wounded, injured and sick servicemen.
 

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend The Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend The
Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

 

 
The royals carried an umbrella as they walked hand-in-hand. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
The royals carried an umbrella as they walked hand-in-hand. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

 

While there was resounding applause and cheers for Meghan and Harry, there was one noticeable “boo” from a man as the pair arrived, to which a diehard fan followed with, “We love you!”.
 

 

The Sussexes first attended a pre-ceremony reception where they met the nominees, endeavour participants and key supporters of the fund.

Then they went to the awards ceremony, where they each presented an award.

Meghan acknowledged her and Harry had watched videos of the nominees for the Celebrating Excellence Award “all the way from Canada”.


 

“Being able to serve the Queen and country is something we’re all rightly proud of,” Harry said.

“It never leaves us. Once served, always serving.

“Leaving the military and hanging up your uniform is an incredibly hard thing to do. But being forced to hang it up due to injury beyond your control can be even more difficult to accept.

“It can take time and effort to recognise the fact it is something that happened to you rather than something that’s wrong with you, so please don’t ever forget that.”
 

Prince Harry gave a heartfelt speech. Picture: Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince Harry gave a heartfelt speech. Picture: Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

 

He also said he was comforted by many people on the evening who said they had his back, “Well I’m also going to tell you, I’ve always got yours,” Harry added.

The couple were also pictured cheering and clapping as an unexpected wedding proposal took place.
 

The couple cheered on a wedding proposal at the awards ceremony. Picture: Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The couple cheered on a wedding proposal at the awards ceremony.
Picture: Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

 

 
Meghan looked thrilled for the happy couple. Picture: Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Meghan looked thrilled for the happy couple. Picture: Paul Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

 

Upon their exit, the couple were met with a round of applause from fans waiting outside in the rain, while a group of men could be heard chanting, “Come an Harry!”

The awards night is the first of three joint engagements the couple will undertake together before closing their Buckingham Palace office on April 1 ahead of their new life in Canada.
 

Meghan looked the picture of health and happiness. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Meghan looked the picture of health and happiness. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

 

 
Beaming is an understatement. Picture: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Beaming is an understatement. Picture: AP Photo/Kirsty WigglesworthSource:AP

 

With the countdown to March 31 well under way, Meghan and Harry are embarking on a flurry of final engagements this weekend.

Their last official public appearance in the UK will be Monday’s Commonwealth Day services, three weeks before they head back to Canada.

Tonight’s ceremony marks the beginning of a packed weekend for the couple.
 

The appearance marks Meghan’s first official royal outing since January. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP
The appearance marks Meghan’s first official royal outing since January. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFPSource:AFP

 

Tomorrow Harry will attend the official opening of the Silverstone UK Experience Museum.

Next, it’ll be Mountbatten Music Festival which the pair will attend together.

On Sunday, Meghan will make a solo public appearance for International Women’s Day, and the couple will round out their week of appearances with the Commonwealth Day service on March 9.

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Harry and Meghan were just three months away from Archie’s birth when they attended the ceremony last year. Picture: Getty Images
Harry and Meghan were just three months away from Archie’s birth when
they attended the ceremony last year. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

 

Other members of the royal family who are expected to attend the Services include Prince Charles and Camilla, as well as Prince William and Kate Middleton following their royal tour of Ireland.

It will be the first time the four will been seen together publicly after Harry and Meghan announced they were “stepping down”, amid reports the “feud” between Harry and Will ended during January’s Sandringham Summit.
 

Last year, the four royals – then dubbed the ‘fab four’ – stood together at the ceremony. Picture: AFP.
Last year, the four royals – then dubbed the ‘fab four’ – stood together at the ceremony. Picture: AFP.Source:AFP

 

While Harry is expected to attend the London Marathon in April in his capacity as patron, and the couple will attend the Invictus Games in the Netherlands in May, this weekend's events will be their last official standing duties.


Source: News Corp Australia Network:

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