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Why Meghan stood at the back of the balcony during Trooping the Colour

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The Duchess of Sussex made an eagerly-anticipated return to public life today (Saturday Jun 8).

Meghan appeared alongside members of the Royal Family during the annual Trooping the Colour.

But, as she stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony in a stunning navy blue Givenchy dress, viewers noticed that she was at the back.

Now the reason for her position may have been revealed.

Meghan was pictured at the back of the balcony (Credit: Tony Clark / SplashNews.com)

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Meghan and her husband, Harry, are one of the most talked-about Royal couples for a generation.

Thanks to their beautiful wedding in May 2018, the country has taken Meghan to their hearts.

But today at Trooping the Colour, her position at the back of the Royal group on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace surprised many.

The Duchess looked elegant during Trooping the Colour (Tony Clark / SplashNews.com)

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So what was the reason for her position? Was it a demotion of sorts, or did she choose where to stand?

Joe Little, of Majesty magazine, told PEOPLE last year: “She was not as prominent perhaps as some people might have expected, but there’s a pecking order.

“There was no slight intended, but William being the older, more senior brother would go out [first] with his wife.”

But another Royal source disagreed, saying: “There’s no one laying this out, telling her where to stand. And there were a lot of kids who everyone would want at the front.”

William, Kate and their children took centre stage (Credit: SplashNews.com)

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Earlier, Meghan’s nephew Louis really stole the limelight at the ceremony.

Kate and William’s youngest child looked adorably cheeky as he stared out of a window at the proceedings.

He was joined by older siblings Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who looked confident and relaxed – like old hats at royal gatherings.

And he was spotted making his grandfather Charles grin as he waved his hands at him while they left the balcony.

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