The Prince and Princess of Wales put on a one-man show with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after attending tributes outside Windsor Castle The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the gates of Windsor Castle to view the thousands of floral tributes left by members of the public in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth II. In a surprise appearance, they were joined by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. The Prince and Princess of Wales with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex view the flowers outside Windsor Castle. Credit: AP Cambridge and Sussex see flowers outside the gates of Windsor Castle Credit: PA There have been rumors of a rift between the two couples since Prince Harry made the controversial decision to split from the royal family and move to California. However, in his first speech as King yesterday, Charles III spoke of his love for the couple, “as they continue to build their lives abroad”. The Prince and Princess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shook hands with hundreds of members of the public The two couples saw flowers and tributes outside the Castle gates and then walked down the street outside, shaking hands and speaking to hundreds of members of the public who had gathered to see them. Earlier in the day, William attended the Accession Council Ceremony where his father, King Charles III, was proclaimed monarch. People who saw the couple at Windsor Castle said seeing them together – for the first time since June – made the day special. “With everything going on, it’s nice that they all came out together,” said one lady. “It was really special.” Another man, who was there with his wife and two children, said he “didn’t expect to see Megan”. “Family is everything,” said another woman waiting to see the Prince and Princess. “I’m sure if she’s looking down—ma’am—she’d be very, very happy.” Statement by the new Prince of Wales In a statement released earlier, the new Prince of Wales said: “On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to country, kingdoms and the Commonwealth was absolute. So much will be said in the coming days about the meaning of her historical reign. “I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will mourn her loss, I am also incredibly grateful. I had the benefit of the queen’s wisdom and reassurance in my fifth decade.” Meghan Markle holds a bunch of flowers given to her by a member of the public. Credit: PA He added that his wife, the Princess of Wales, had “twenty years of her guidance and support. My three children got to spend a holiday with her and make memories that will last a lifetime.” Kate Middleton meets member of the public Credit: PA “He was by my side in my happiest moments and he was by my side in the saddest days of my life. “I knew this day would come, but it will be a while before the reality of life without Grandma really feels real. Prince William earlier met members of the public outside Windsor Castle with his wife Prince Harry and Meghan Markle “I thank her for the kindness she showed to my family and me. And I thank her on behalf of my generation for setting an example of service and dignity in public life that was of a different age, but always relevant to us all. “My grandmother used to say that sadness is the price we pay for love. “All the grief we will feel in the coming weeks will be a testament to the love we felt for our extraordinary queen. “I will honor her memory by supporting my father, the King, in any way I can.”
