Meghan Markle has been pictured arriving at the Queen's state funeral.

The Duchess of Sussex, whose husband joined his brother and father in the procession from Westminster Hall, made the journey to Westminster Abbey alongside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex.

Sophie is the wife of Prince Edward and has often been reported as a close friend of Meghan.

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex (left) and Countess of Wessex arrive at the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

The seating plan for the Queen's state funeral was revealed by the Express on Monday morning. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are sitting across the aisle from the Prince and Princess of Wales. The Duke of Sussex will sit directly behind King Charles while Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will be sat behind Queen Consort, Camilla. Duchess Meghan will be sitting next to the Queen's granddaughter Princess Beatrice.

Across the aisle will be the Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and their two children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and then Peter Phillips and Zara and Mike Tindall.

Royal brothers Prince William and Prince Harry joined together to stand by the side of their beloved grandmother's coffin during a poignant vigil at Westminster Hall on Saturday.

William and Harry stood vigil with their heads bowed as a line of mourners streamed past the late monarch's lying-in-state.

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