Meghan Markle gave an incredibly warm hug to a girl in the crowd during her unexpected appearance at Windsor Castle on Saturday night. The Duchess of Sussex supported her husband, Prince Harry, as they looked at the floral tributes outside and greeted a large number of wellwishers who had come to pay their respects to the Queen.
For the first time since the Commonwealth Day service in early 2020, the couple reunited with Prince William and Kate Middleton as they stepped ou of the same car and walked out together as the 'Fab Four' once again. At one stage, Meghan affectionately rubbed Harry's back reassuringly before linking arms with her husband as a tender show of support.
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After taking in the tributes, the brothers had a touching exchange before heading off in different directions with their respective partners.
All four then began shaking hands and chatting to members of the public who had been patiently waiting outside Windsor Castle - and had no idea Harry and Meghan would be in attendance.
Meghan shook hands with a large number of people, including a child who was on her parent's shoulders, and was handed a bunch of flowers to add to the collection.
The most heartwarming moment was when Meghan approached a young woman, who was in disbelief that she was talking to the former Suits actress.
The girl put her hand over her mouth in shock before speaking to the Duchess of Sussex, then put her arms out and asked: "Can I have a hug?"
Meghan nodded before leaning in and giving her a warm embrace - with the emotional moment airing on TV.
Many viewers took to Twitter after watching the magical scene unfold on their screens.
"It's clear to see that Meghan Markle made this girl’s day with this hug," said one person.
Another added: "Such a sweet moment when Meghan markle have this girl in the crowd a hug"
"I don't know who needed more this hug, the girl or meghan but sure enough it was necessary for the both of them," tweeted a third.
A fourth agreed: "Oh how I loved this girl’s reaction when Meghan walked up to her! Hand over mouth, mesmerizing, HUG!"
William got more than he asked for with one royal fan, who cheekily offered him some personal training sessions.
The royal fan was seen leaning over the barrier as she desperately tried to get the future King's attention - and got the opportunity to shake his hand.
As Wills started greeting people behind her, the woman started explaining that she was a personal trainer, to which he seemed to reply: "Oh, really!"
Revealing she only lived nearby, she continued: "I'm round the corner. Pop round anytime."
They continued chatting for a few more seconds - and at one point the personal trainer flexed her muscles, seemingly to indicate that she could get William in shape.
As the Prince walked away, the audacious woman then hilariously made a 'call me' phone gesture with her hand.
After spending 40 minutes with the public, the two couples got into the same car with William driving them away - with Kate in the front and the Sussexes in the back.
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