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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On Thursday evening, Meghan and Prince Harry made their first official joint public appearance since announcing their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family.
The couple attended the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London, the duchess in a turquoise dress by Victoria Beckham and Prince Harry in a blue suit and tie.
During the event, the couple were caught on camera reacting to a surprise proposal, which took place on stage.
Welsh Guards veteran Danny Holland proposed to his girlfriend Lauren Price after winning the "recognising achievement" award, sparking an emotive reaction from the Sussexes.
In February, it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had officially withdrawn their applications to trademark "Sussex Royal" as part of their brand.
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) confirmed to The Independent that two trademark applications made by the Sussex Foundation have "both been withdrawn".
Their trademark applications outlined their wish to use the "Sussex Royal" branding on a variety of products, including magazines, calendars and clothing, in addition to services such as charitable fundraising, education and social care initiatives.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hold hands as they depart Westminster Abbey, ending their final royal engagements.
In just over three weeks, the couple will no longer act as working members of the royal family.
While they will spend a bulk of their time in Canada with their son, Archie, they will also reportedly "be in the United Kingdom regularly".
In May, Meghan and Prince Harry will join spectators in The Hague for the Invictus Games.
PA Wire
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