A YOUNG well-wisher has told how she hugged Meghan Markle to “show her that she’s welcome” in Britain.
Hordes of royal fans were yesterday in awe as Princes William and Harry and wives Kate and Meghan dramatically reunited in tribute to the Queen at Windsor Castle.
Meghan Markle was hugged by a mourner
Princes William and Harry and wives Kate and Meghan dramatically reunited yesterday in tribute to the Queen
The fan looked visibly shocked to meet the Duchess of Sussex
As the crowd applauded, a nervous-looking Meghan, 41, held Harry’s hand for reassurance.
But one 14-year-old fan made her feel right at home when she gave the duchess a hug.
She told CNN: “We just waiting for her to come and she came over and asked my name and how my day was and how long I was waiting.
“I asked her if I could have a hug and she hugged me back. It was just quite an amazing moment.”
It comes as…
- Princes William and Harry and wives Kate and Meghan dramatically reunited yesterday in tribute to the Queen
- Princess Kate revealed son Louis’ poignant reaction after she told him the Queen had died
- The full details of the Queen’s dignified final journey from Balmoral to London have been revealed
- Senior royals faced a mysterious hour-long delay as they raced to be with the dying Queen
- Prince Harry told mourners “it’s a lonely place up there now without her” as he met crowds of well-wishers
- Meghan Markle revealed her support for Princess Kate and Prince William with a telling gesture
Only William and Kate — newly appointed Prince and Princess of Wales — were expected to meet the public from 4.30pm.
But the walkabout was delayed until 5.15pm to include Harry and Meghan.
The young well-wisher said she “looks up to Meghan” and revealed the touching reason she felt like she needed to embrace the duchess.
She explained: “It just went through my mind and everyone was kind of cheering me on.
“I guess I just felt like I needed to in a way.
“I feel like she’s going through a lot because of the Queen dying but also because of everything she’s been through with the royal family.
“I just wanted to show her that she’s welcome I guess. I just wanted to hug her after everything that’s happened.”
Meanwhile, the newly appointed Princess of Wales also comforted a grieving young royal fan.
In the sweet footage, the mum-of-three spots a young girl crying in the crowd.
Leaning down to comfort her, Kate said: “Hello! Why are you sad?”
Noticing how close the young fan was to the gate, she asked: “Are you getting squished? Do you want to go home for some tea?”
Looking up at the girl’s parents, the beaming Princess added: “You must be so tired. It’s a long day, isn’t it?”
After the little girl told the Princess that she’d left a note and some flowers in honour of The Queen, a clearly moved Kate replied: “Oh thank you so much.
“It was very nice to meet you. Now home for tea!”
William’s official spokesperson confirmed he invited Harry and Meghan to observe the tributes to the Queen this afternoon.
It comes after King Charles III yesterday expressed his “love” for Harry and Meghan in his first address to the nation.
The sentiment came as Harry solemnly returned to Frogmore Cottage after tragically arriving in Scotland too late to say goodbye to the Queen.
The Duke of Sussex is expected to stay in the UK until his grandmother’s funeral, but was sadly delayed as he dashed to Balmoral in an attempt to be by the Queen’s side.
