Queen Elizabethwas spotted for the first time on Friday sincePrince HarryandMeghan Markleannounced their surprise split from the royal family.
The British monarch, 93, was photographed looking stern-faced behind the wheel of a Land Rover on her Sandringham estate in Norfolk at lunchtime.
She is thought to have driven along the country road to attend a shoot on the estate — where she stays in residence throughout the holiday season and into February.
Guests at the shoot are reported to have included her grandson Peter Phillips, 42, whose sisterZara Tindall,38, wasbanned from drivingon Wednesday.
It is likely that another grandson was uppermost in her thoughts, however.
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SincePrince Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, stunned the world with their decision to “step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family” on Wednesday, the Queen and senior royals includingPrince WilliamandPrince Charleshave been inemergency discussions with royal aidesto find a solution to Harry and Meghan’s “desire to take a different approach.”
“There is a lot of hurt about this,” one royal source told PEOPLE.
Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth in 2018.Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have kept a low-profile since their historic announcement. While Meghan, 38, flew back toCanada on Thursdayto reunite with their son Archie,Prince Harryhas remained at their Frogmore Cottage home to thrash out a deal with his family.
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PEOPLE previously reportedthat Meghan and Harry’s 8-month-old son remained in North America while the couple flew to London, where they made their first appearance of the new year at Canada House on Tuesday to thank the country for hosting them during their holiday getaway.
It is believed that Archie stayed with Meghan’s close palJessica Mulroney, whose three children served as page boys and a flower girl in the couple’s royal wedding in May 2018. Soon after the couple made their shocking announcement on Wednesday, Jessica appeared tovoice her support via an Instagram post.
source: people.com
