Proof Meghan and Harry are still beloved by the Queen amid royal split
Since announcing their royal split in January, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced constant speculation about their relationship with Her Majesty, the Queen.
From rumours of a 'royal rift' to claims the monarch was stripping the couple of all their royal privileges, everyone seems to have an opinion on how the Queen feels about her grandson and his wife.
Queen Elizabeth II with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards Ceremony in 2018. PA/AAP
But it appears the only thing the monarch feels for the couple is love, if her latest sweet gesture to them is anything to go by.
Her Majesty has proudly displayed a photo of the couple at Buckingham Palace just days after their final royal engagement, indicating her affection for them hasn't changed despite their decision to leave the monarchy.
Eagle-eyed fans spotted the framed snap of Harry and Meghan propped on a table in photos of the Queen meeting guests at the palace.
Queen Elizabeth II, receives Professor Mark Compton during an audience at Buckingham Palace. Getty
Wearing a statement contrasting red and pink dress, Her Majesty accepted the Order of St John's first ever Service Medal in Gold from Professor Mark Compton, Lord Prior of the Order during the meeting.
But peeking out from behind them was a photo of Harry and Meghan, though it was partially hidden by flowers. The picture has been spotted in the Palace before, and is believed to be an outtake from the couple's engagement shoot.
It sat next to a framed snap of Prince William and Harry in their military uniforms. Meanwhile, on another table was a similar collection of photos of the Queen's family.
Queen Elizabeth II talks with the Honorable George Brandis during a private audience at Buckingham Palace in central London. The photo is more visible here. PA/AAP
Her Majesty has long kept photos of her royal relatives at Buckingham Palace, the sweet family snaps regularly seen in photos from events held there.
It seems the monarch has no plans to get rid of her pictures of the Sussexes despite their plans to leave royal life behind, proving that there are no hard feelings between them.
Her Majesty seemed in good spirits on Monday as she attended the Commonwealth Service with the rest of the royal family, including Meghan and Harry.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at the Commonwealth Day Service, their final royal engagement. Getty
The service was their final official royal engagement and they smiled as they arrived, but Meghan was reportedly "in tears" just minutes before the event.
Telegraph journalist Bryony Gordon wrote that the duchess was "profoundly sad" as she left a meeting at Buckingham Palace on Monday to head to the service at Westminster Abbey.
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