The monarch, 95, had her audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, marking their first time being face to face for the weekly meeting since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
As usual, the Queen had a collection of family photos displayed – including a rare shot of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry framed next to a bouquet of flowers.
“The Duke spoke with his family in advance of the announcement, in fact, his grandmother was the first family member he called.
“She was a sort of stepmother for both Harry and William,” he told PEOPLE.
“Whatever decisions are made on that side, I will never walk away,” Harry added in reference to the royal family.