Meghan Markle and Prince Harry news – live: Couple attend final royal engagement at Westminster Abbey
Duke and Duchess of Sussex to officially step down from royal roles on 31 March
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are attending their final official royal engagement before they step down as working members of the royal family before they step down from their roles on 31 March.
The Commonwealth Service is held every year on the second Monday of March, and is attended by heads of government and representatives from the 54 countries of the Commonwealth.
The occasion will be the last time Meghan and Prince Harry make a public appearance as working members of the royal family, before quitting their duties on 31 March.
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Prince Charles was styled in a pinstriped, sky blue suit for the service, while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall dressed in darker navy tones.
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Several people have praised the Duchess of Sussex for her striking green ensemble, which features an elegant cape design.
"Meghan slaying our lives away," one person tweeted.
Queen Elizabeth's hat features a floral design, adding a splash of colour with orange feathers.
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Several people on Twitter pointed out that Meghan and Prince Harry's outfits are matching, as the duke's suit is lined with the same green colour of the duchess' Emilia Wickstead dress.
Meghan and Harry are filmed making their highly-anticipated arrival at Westminster Abbey.
As they waited for Queen Elizabeth II to arrive at the service, Meghan and Harry chatted with Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, the youngest of the Queen and Prince Philip's children.
Craig David sings his 2006 song "Unbelievable" during the Commonwealth Day service.
Following the Commonwealth service, Prince Harry greeted Craig David with an elbow bump.
Former X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke performs "Ain't No Mountain" during the service, prompting a smile from the Duchess of Sussex.
Following her performance, Alexandra Burke and the duchess shared a hug.
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World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua delivered an address during the ceremony, speaking about his Nigerian and British heritage.
"Like me, so many children of the Commonwealth have two homes and two identities, two cultures and two ways of viewing the world. Some have more than two," he said.
"These days we hear so much about division and difference that some might be tempted to see that as a bad thing. But on the contrary, it's a beautiful thing, a thing to be celebrated and cherish, and a great source of peace and stability.
"In this world of extreme connectivity, who better to connect us and shape our common future than the children of the Commonwealth, who have a foot in two camps and desperately want to see both sides succeed."
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