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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Westminster Abbey shared a tweet outlining who will be in attendance at today's Commonwealth Service.
In addition to Craig David and Alexandra Burke performing, Anthony Joshua and poet Suli Breaks will deliver reflections during the service.
Geri Horner arrives at Westminster Abbey with her daughter, Bluebell Madonna Halliwell.
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The theme for this year's Commonwealth Day is "Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating and Transforming".
It was chosen because "the governments and people of our diverse family of 54 Commonwealth countries connect at many levels through extensive and deep-rooted networks of friendship and goodwill", the Commonwealth website explains.
"Together, the countries and people of the Commonwealth tackle climate change and its impacts. We work to find sustainable ways of using the natural resources of our planet, its land and ocean, so that our environment is protected," it stated.
"Together, we work to build peace and harmony through social and democratic development."
Prime minister Boris Johnson and his partner, Carrie Symonds, arrive for the service.
The couple recently announced that they are engaged and expecting their first child together.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived at Westminster Abbey for the Commonwealth Day service.
In January, the couple announced their decision to "step back" as "senior" members of the royal family.
In a statement published on their Instagram account, which is named "Sussex Royal", they said their decision came after "many months of reflection".
“It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment," they said.
Prince Harry is wearing a blue suit, while Meghan is dressed in an emerald green Emilia Wickstead ensemble.
The duchess' outfit features an asymmetrical cape, spurring several Twitter users to compare her to a "superhero".
She accessorised with a William Chambers fascinator and beige stiletto heels by Aquazurra.
Meghan smiles at the camera as she and Prince Harry walk into Westminster Abbey.
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The Duchess of Cambridge opted for red for the Commonwealth Day service, wearing a maroon coat, matching headpiece and dark burgundy heels.
This marks the second year in a row that Catherine has worn red for the service.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge smile as they enter Westminster Abbey with other members of the royal family.
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Known for her affinity for bright colours, the monarch decided to wear a sky blue Stewart Palvin cashmere double-breasted A-line coat for the Commonwealth service.
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