Tender moment Meghan Markle hugs mourner as crowds gather to give best wishes to Royals after Queen’s death

MEGHAN Markle hugged a mourning fan as she viewed tributes to The Queen today.

The Duchess of Sussex also shook hands with and collected flowers from the grieving crowds.

Meghan walked over to a section of the crowd and approached a teenager, who was seen putting her hand over her mouth in shock.

The pair spoke briefly for a few moments and Meghan could be seen assuring her by putting her hand on her shoulder.

The girl then said: "Can I have a hug?" and Meghan was seen nodding, before leaning in and giving her a big hug.

Meghan arrived to greet crowds at Windsor Castle with Prince Harry today. She held his hand as they got out the car and later put a comforting arm around her visibly upset husband.

He also put his hand around his wife in a separate moment this evening as they shared in the outpouring of grief.

The couple joined William and Kate, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, as they grieved Her Majesty.

All four then met crowds of mourners, speaking with them and collecting flowers from them.

One young child gave Prince William a small cuddly Paddington Bear. The children's character gave a touching tribute to the Queen on Thursday.

Prince William invited his brother to the walkabout in an indication he may be willing to forget their reported feud through the grief.

It comes after King Charles III yesterday expressed his "love" for Harry and Meghan in his first address to the nation.

And Prince William today paid tribute to his "grannie" the Queen, who he said was by his side during the happiest and saddest moments of his life.

It comes as...

• Charles was today officially proclaimed King in a historic ceremony
• The Queen's funeral date was confirmed
• Prince William released a heart-warming tribute to his "grannie"
• Royals including Princess Eugenie were brought to tears as they looked at tributes left to the Queen in Scotland
• Meghan and Harry joined William and Kate to speak with mourners at Windsor

He said: "On Thursday, the world lost an extraordinary leader, whose commitment to the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth was absolute.

"So much will be said in the days ahead about the meaning of her historic reign.

"I, however, have lost a grandmother. And while I will grieve her loss, I also feel incredibly grateful. I have had the benefit of The Queen’s wisdom and reassurance into my fifth decade.

"She was by my side at my happiest moments. And she was by my side during the saddest days of my life.

"I knew this day would come, but it will be some time before the reality of life without Grannie will truly feel real."

Other family members still at Balmoral Castle also viewed tributes to The Queen.

Heartbroken granddaughters Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall broke down. Sophie, Countess of Wessex also appeared emotional.