Royal enthusiasts have praised the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for sharing snaps of all the royals who attended the Commonwealth Day service, including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The KensingtonRoyal Instagram account, which documents the work of Prince William, 37, and Kate, 38, posted a selection of photographs from the annual Westminster Abbey event yesterday.
They show the Duchess of Sussex, 38, meeting heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua; the Duke of Sussex, 35, speaking with singer Craig David; as well as snaps of the Queen, Prince Charles, Camilla, Prince Edward, and the Countess of Wessex.
Social media users were quick to applaud William and Kate for including photos of all the royal family members in attendance at the service, labelling it a ‘sweet, classy gesture’.
Royal enthusiasts have heaped praise on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for sharing snaps of all the royals who attended the Commonwealth Day service – including Meghan Markle (pictured speaking to boxer Anthony Joshua) and Prince Harry
The KensingtonRoyal Instagram account, which represents Prince William, 37, and Kate, 38, posted a selection of photographs from the annual Westminster Abbey event yesterday, including this one of Prince Harry and singer Craig David
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also shared this photo of them leaving after the service
Social media users (above) were quick to applaud William and Kate for including photos of all the royal family members in attendance at the service, labelling it a ‘sweet, classy gesture’
One impressed person said: ‘Nice gesture of William and Kate (W&K) posting pictures of MM (Meghan Markle).’
Another added: ‘How lovely that you have included photos of all the family – not just yourselves as other have.’
A third wrote: ‘So sweet to include beautiful pictures of all the family members that were there today.’
Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were criticised for only including pictures of themselves in their Instagram post.
Reaction: Royal fans praised the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for including photos of all the royal family members who were in attendance
The SussexRoyal account shared two snaps to mark the Commonwealth Day service, both showing just Meghan and Prince Harry as they spoke with guests.
Royal fans couldn’t help but note the difference between the two Instagram accounts’ posts, with one person saying: ‘They only have pictures of themselves whereas the Cambridges and other royals have pictures of the family.’
A second wrote: ‘Learn from the Cambridges. They really include the “members” of the family’, while another said: ‘Would it have been nice to include a picture of Her Majesty The Queen? Yes.’
The service yesterday marked the final official event for Prince Harry and Meghan as they prepare to step down from life as senior members of the royal family.
Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were criticised for only including pictures of themselves in their Instagram post. The SussexRoyal account shared two snaps (one, pictured above) to mark the Commonwealth Day service
The Sussexes also shared this photo of themselves meeting guests at the service
Royal fans couldn’t help but note the difference between the two Instagram accounts’ posts
The Sussexes appeared to exchange an awkward ‘hello’ with Prince William and Kate at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey yesterday afternoon.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked in ahead of William and Kate – the first public meeting of the two brothers and their wives since Megxit was announced two months ago – before Prince Charles and Camilla also arrived and the Queen then made an entrance to trumpet fanfare and cheers from crowds outside.
Unlike last year, Harry and Meghan were conducted to their seats at the church in London, rather than waiting for the Queen’s arrival and walking through with the monarch and key royals as they did in March 2019.
Once seated, the royals’ position on the chairs was based on their ranks within the family, with Charles next to the Queen due to him being first-in-line, followed by William in second, and Harry in sixth.
They took similar positions last year, although Meghan was next to Prince Andrew, who has since stepped down from royal duties.
Meghan was seen to mouth ‘hi’ and give a small wave to William and Kate, followed by a ‘hello’, as the Cambridges took their seats near the High Altar. Harry also said ‘hello’ and smiled at his brother.
It comes after Harry admitted last October that he and his brother are on ‘different paths’ and have good and bad days in their relationship.