Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attended a day of public engagements together in the county of Cheshire, England, on Thursday, June 14. It was the first such outing for the Queen and the Duchess since Meghan joined the royal family following her marriage to Prince Harry in May.

After arriving by royal train, the pair helped open of the Mersey Gateway Bridge and the Storyhouse, a performing-arts theater in Cheshire. Also among the scheduled events were plaque unveilings and performances by local groups.

The royals then greeted well-wishers who lined their route to Chester Town Hall, where they attended a lunch and concluded their visit.

Queen Elizabeth and Meghan arrive by royal train at Runcorn Station in Northwest England.
Queen Elizabeth and Meghan arrive by royal train at Runcorn Station in Northwest England.
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Schoolchildren await the arrival of the royals.
Schoolchildren await the arrival of the royals.
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Queen Elizabeth pulls the curtain to officially open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge in the town of Widnes in Halton, England.
Queen Elizabeth pulls the curtain to officially open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge in the town of Widnes in Halton, England.
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Well-wishers line the route to welcome the Queen and Duchess in Chester.
Well-wishers line the route to welcome the Queen and Duchess in Chester.
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Queen Elizabeth waves during her visit to Chester Town Hall.
Queen Elizabeth waves during her visit to Chester Town Hall.
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The Queen and her new granddaughter-in-law arrive by car for their visit to the Storyhouse, a performing-arts center, in Cheshire.
The Queen and her new granddaughter-in-law arrive by car for their visit to the Storyhouse, a performing-arts center, in Cheshire.
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Chloe, a six year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier awaits the arrival of Meghan and the Queen.
Chloe, a six year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier awaits the arrival of Meghan and the Queen.
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Meghan greets well-wishers in Chester.
Meghan greets well-wishers in Chester.
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During their visit to Chester, Queen Elizabeth and Meghan observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.
During their visit to Chester, Queen Elizabeth and Meghan observe a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire disaster.
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Children look on as the Queen and Duchess arrive at Storyhouse.
Children look on as the Queen and Duchess arrive at Storyhouse.
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The royals speak with children during their visit to Storyhouse.
The royals speak with children during their visit to Storyhouse.
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A girl looks out a window awaiting an appearance of Meghan and the Queen.
A girl looks out a window awaiting an appearance of Meghan and the Queen.
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Meghan smiles at Queen Elizabeth as they depart Chester Town Hall.
Meghan smiles at Queen Elizabeth as they depart Chester Town Hall.
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