Every Photo of William, Kate, Harry and Meghan's Emotional Reunion Outside Windsor Castle

Prince William and Kate Middleton asked Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to join them as they met the public and viewed tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth outside Windsor Castle on Saturday

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The Fab Four, Back Together

The Prince and Princess of Wales view the tributes left after the Death of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, UK, on the 10th September 2022. 10 Sep 2022 Pictured: The Prince and Princess of Wales view the tributes left after the Death of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, UK, on the 10th September 2022. Photo credit: James Whatling / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342
From left: Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. James Whatling / MEGA

Crowds outside of Windsor Castle on Saturday were pleasantly surprised to see Prince William and Kate Middleton joined by by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their walkthrough of tributes.

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Brothers United

The Prince and Princess of Wales view the tributes at Windsor
Prince William and Prince Harry. James Whatling / MEGA

The newly minted Prince of Wales personally invited the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to join as they met with members of the public at the entrance to Windsor Castle.

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In Mourning

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock (13381171a) Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex view the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England Royals, Windsor, United Kingdom - 10 Sep 2022
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock

Both couples took time to look at the tributes and talk with mourners who lined the castle entrance.

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Dressed for the Occasion

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

All four were dressed in black and navy as they stopped and spoke with children and adults of all ages who made up the tremendous crowd.

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Animated Chatter

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock (13381171b) Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk to greet the crowds after viewing the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England Royals, Windsor, United Kingdom - 10 Sep 2022
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Prince William thought the walkabout to greet the crowds "was an important show of unity at an incredibly difficult time for the family," a royal source told PEOPLE.

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Step Together

(L-R) Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022, before meeting well-wishers. - King Charles III pledged to follow his mother's example of "lifelong service" in his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth on Friday, after ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KIRSTY O'CONNOR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Kate Middleton and Prince William. KIRSTY O'CONNOR/POOL/AFP via Getty

The Prince and Princess of Wales were in step, as usual.

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Taking a Look

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock (13381171d) Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk to greet the crowds after viewing the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England Royals, Windsor, United Kingdom - 10 Sep 2022
Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock

Kate and William recently moved to Windsor, making them a short distance from Harry and Meghan's U.K. home, Frogmore Cottage, which is on the Queen's Windsor Castle estate. Meghan and Harry, who moved to California in 2020, are expected to remain in the U.K. until the Queen's funeral, which will take place on Sept. 19.

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Unending Tributes

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock (13381171c) Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex view the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England Royals, Windsor, United Kingdom - 10 Sep 2022
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Crowds of people have flocked to the castle since news of the Queen's death was announced on Thursday, leaving flowers, flags and memories.

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Poignant Moment

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Kirsty O'Connor/AP/Shutterstock (13381259a) From left, Kate, the Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk to meet members of the public at Windsor Castle, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, in Windsor, England Royals, Windsor, United Kingdom - 10 Sep 2022
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. Kirsty O'Connor/AP/Shutterstock

The reunion among William, Kate, Harry and Meghan was poignant, as relations have been strained between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and members of the royal family in recent years, including an ongoing estrangement from William and Kate.

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Finding Comfort

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Martin Meissner/AP/Shutterstock (13381245g) Britain's Prince William, second left, and Kate, Princess of Wales, left and Britain's Prince Harry, right, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex view the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England Royals, Windsor, United Kingdom - 10 Sep 2022
Martin Meissner/AP/Shutterstock

Meghan offered Harry an embrace as he took in the tributes to his grandmother.

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Complete Surprise

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alberto Pezzali/AP/Shutterstock (13381171l) Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, left, and Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk to greet the crowds after viewing the floral tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II outside Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England Royals, Windsor, United Kingdom - 10 Sep 2022
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A source told PEOPLE that security was not expecting both couples at the walkabout.

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Quiet Time

TRH The Prince & Princess of Wales, Prince William & Princess Catherine with Pince Harry & Meghan Markle, The Duke & Duchess of Sussesx to view flowers and well wishes at Windsor Castle, Windsor. © Jason Dawson Distributed by nunn-syndication.com
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The four took a minute to themselves, together.

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Good Greet

Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, look at floral tributes as they walk outside Windsor Castle, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II , in Windsor, Britain, September 10, 2022. 10 Sep 2022 Pictured: Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, look at floral tributes as they walk outside Windsor Castle, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II , in Windsor, Britain, September 10, 2022. Photo credit: Mirrorpix / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342
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Individually, Meghan, Harry, William and Kate spoke to people gathered outside the castle.

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Listening In

Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, look at floral tributes as they walk outside Windsor Castle, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II , in Windsor, Britain, September 10, 2022. 10 Sep 2022 Pictured: Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, look at floral tributes as they walk outside Windsor Castle, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II , in Windsor, Britain, September 10, 2022. Photo credit: Mirrorpix / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Mirrorpix / MEGA

Together, Harry and Meghan listened to stories, memories and well wishes.

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Hugs to Help

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex receives a hug from a wellwisher on the Long walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022, two days after the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96. - King Charles III pledged to follow his mother's example of "lifelong service" in his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth on Friday, after ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KIRSTY O'CONNOR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Meghan Markle. KIRSTY O'CONNOR/POOL/AFP via Getty

Meghan shared a long embrace with an admirer.

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A Slight Change

*NO UK PRINT OR WEB USE* The Prince amd Princess of Wales, accompanied by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex look at the floral tributes left at Windsor Castle. After looking at the flowers the two Royal couples met well-wishers on the Long Walk. Pictured: Catherine Princess of Wales,Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Cornwall,Catherine Middleton,Kate Middleton Ref: SPL5473326 100922 NON-EXCLUSIVE Picture by: John Rainford / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: +1 310-525-5808 London: +44 (0)20 8126 1009 Berlin: +49 175 3764 166 photodesk@splashnews.com World Rights, No United Kingdom Rights
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Kate also accepted hugs from strangers, a move the royals don't often do.

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Carrying On

The Duke of Sussex, Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales meeting members of the public at Windsor Castle in Berkshire following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. 10 Sep 2022 Pictured: The Duke of Sussex, Duchess of Sussex, Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales. Photo credit: Kirsty O'Connor/WPA-Pool/MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342
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Meghan's arms filled with flowers from those there to mourn.

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Roses and Thorns

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales speak with members of the public on the Long walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince William and Kate Middleton in Windsor after the Queen's death. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

Kate received flowers from well-wishers, too.

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The Prince

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Prince William, Prince of Wales shakes hands with members of the public on the Long walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince William at Windsor Castle. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

Now first in line to the throne, William performed his royal duties.

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Prince and Princess

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, (L) and his wife Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, look at floral tributes laid by members of the public on the Long walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 before meeting well-wishers. - King Charles III pledged to follow his mother's example of "lifelong service" in his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth, after ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

Will leaned in to listen as Kate spoke to him.

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On Eye Level

September 10, 2022, Windsor, London, United Kingdom: William , Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales , ( William and Kate Middleton ) together with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle , the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, look at the floral tributes at Windsor Castle following the death of Queen Elizabeth II (Credit Image: © Pool/i-Images via ZUMA Press)
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Meghan got down to greet small mourners ...

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Rising Above

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Meghan Duchess of Sussex speaks with well-wishers at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

... and reached up to shake hands with those on parents' shoulders.

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'An Amazing Moment'

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet members of the public at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle. Kirsty O'Connor - WPA Pool/Getty

One teen who connected with Meghan spoke to CNN about their moment together.

"We were just waiting for her to come, and she just came near me and asked my name, and how my day was, how long I as waiting," the 14-year-old girl said of the moment. "I asked if she could have a hug, and she hugged me back. It was just quite an amazing moment. I'm still shaking now."

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'She's Welcome Here'

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Meghan Duchess of Sussex speaks with well-wishers at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

"It was quite nice to see William and Kate and Meghan and Harry together," the teen continued. "I just wanted to show her that she's welcome here and wanted to hug her after everything that's happened."

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Happy Memories

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speak with members of the public at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

"It's a lonely place up there now without her," Harry told well-wishers, pointing to Windsor Castle, in a video shared by The Sun. "Whichever room she was in, you felt her presence throughout," he added with a smile.

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With Love

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales look at floral tributes laid by members of the public on the Long walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

While speaking to kids outside Windsor Castle on Saturday, Kate said that 4-year-old son Prince Louis told her, "At least Grannie is with Great-Grandpa now," according to The Sunday Times' royals editor, Roya Nikkhah.

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The Queen's Influence

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales speak with members of the public on the Long walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty

The crowd outside Windsor was dozens deep.

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Ups and Downs

TOPSHOT - (L-R) Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wave at well-wishers on the Long walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022. - King Charles III pledged to follow his mother's example of "lifelong service" in his inaugural address to Britain and the Commonwealth, after ascending to the throne following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. (Photo by Chris Jackson / POOL / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty

Despite the weight of the day, the foursome sported smiles as they departed.

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