Amid the pomp, ceremony, party and reflection this weekend, the Platinum Jubilee is also about family with all its flaws and tensions.
Low-key was always going to be difficult to pull off when you are globally famous, members of the Royal Family, and haven't been seen in the UK together for two years after leaving in controversial circumstances.
But when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out of the car at the Great West Door of St Paul's Cathedral they were back in the full glare of the royal spotlight. Unsurprisingly they looked slightly nervous. They held hands tightly. Meghan straightened out the collar of her Dior coat.Huge crowds had gathered outside St Paul's Cathedral for Friday's Platinum Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving. Most of them dedicated supporters of the Royal Family.Prince Harry and Meghan arrive at Jubilee service
As the couple climbed the steps, the crowds clapped and cheered. It was a warm, spontaneous response to the couple making their first appearance together at a royal engagement since 2020.Then the mood was far darker. The friction within the Royal Family was played out in front of the cameras for everyone to pick apart, with Prince William and Prince Harry barely exchanging a glance even though they were sat near each other.
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