Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Camilla and Kate Middleton.Photo: Neil Mockford/GC Images
There was a change-up in this year’sTrooping the Colourseating arrangements!
For her debut at the annual celebration ofQueen Elizabeth‘s birthday last year,Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryrode in their own horse-drawn carriage along the parade route leading them to Buckingham Palace for their widely anticipated balcony appearance.
However, their carriage was full this year!Kate MiddletonandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who also had their own ride last year, combined forces with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Saturday for an all-star appearance of the foursome.
Kate and Camilla rode facing forward, while Meghan and Harry waved to the gathered crowds from across the way. They all smiled and chatted as their carriage made their way along the parade route.
Prince Williamused to ride in a carriage for Trooping the Colour as a boy, but he now has a different role. BothPrince Charlesand Prince William ride horses in the parade wearing full military regalia including large bearskin hats, like the Queen’s other children, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. (The Queen used to ride on horseback as well until she got older and opted for a carriage of her own.) Luckily, Kate and Camilla can keep each other company.
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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty Images
The Duchess of Sussex welcomed sonArchie Harrisonjust five weeks ago on May 6. While Harry isn’t takingpaternity leave— he has madeseveral appearancessince welcoming his son, including ashort trip to the NetherlandsandRome— Meghan is adjusting to life as a new mother at home in Frogmore Cottage.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Kate Middleton.Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via Getty Images
The royal mom of three is known forrecycling favorite pieces from her closet— and today’s event was no exception. She previously wore her fashionable headtopper toPrince Harryand Meghan’s royal wedding last May. At the time, she paired the accessory with an off-white Alexander McQueen coat dress (whichitself was a royal rewearfromPrincess Charlotte‘s 2015 christening and 2016 Trooping the Colour!) for the nuptials.
source: people.com
