Why DID George and Charlotte suddenly go missing? Eagle-eyed viewers spot royal siblings were absent from bridesmaids and page boys at end of ceremony

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Eagle-eyed wedding viewers will have counted ten bridesmaids and page boys following Meghan down the aisle – but by the end of the ceremony there were two absentees.

All the youngsters were ushered into a side room for the service, but when they came out Charlotte and George – both circled in the ‘before’ photo – seemed to be missing.

However, the pair had actually joined their parents further behind the procession.

Before: All the youngsters were ushered into a side room for the service, but when they came out Charlotte and George – both circled - seemed to be missing

After: The pair had actually joined their parents further behind the procession before being treated to a show

The youngsters were then treated to a show by children’s entertainers – booked by Harry and Meghan – at the reception which followed.

‘They knew the children would get bored while all the grown-ups were partying so they thought it made sense to have something to occupy the little ones,’ an aide said.

The boys wore miniature versions of Prince Harry’s Blues and Royals frockcoat, made by tailors Dege & Skinner in Savile Row, while the girls were dressed in Givenchy haute couture by Clare Waight Keller, who designed Meghan’s dress.  

Princess Charlotte captured the hearts' of the nation once again as she waved enthusiastically at crowds outside the Royal wedding. and cheekily stuck out her tongue as she pulled up to the church.

The three-year-old beamed as she gave a confident wave to adoring fans outside St George's Chapel in Windsor.

But her four-year-old brother George was less keen to address the public, cowering behind his father William's legs on the steps in front of the church. 

Both Prince William's children were part of the wedding party, with Charlotte a bridesmaid and George a page boy.   

Princess Charlotte enthusiastically waved to crowds outside St George's Chapel in Windsor as her older brother George cowered behind his father William's legs 

Princess Charlotte captured the hearts' of the nation once again as she waved enthusiastically at crowds outside the Royal wedding. and cheekily stuck out her tongue as she pulled up to the church

The three-year-old was in good spirits following the royal wedding, as she stood on the church's steps and waved while holding Kate's hand 

Charlotte beamed and waved at crowds as she stood with her mother at Windsor Castle while her older brother George looked less cheerful as he clutched at his father's hand 

Princess Charlotte is pictured second left with her mother Kate and father William as her brother George hides behind his legs outside St George's Chapel in Windsor 

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and his daughter Princess Charlotte leave St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle after the royal wedding ceremony of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

The young princess drew attention when she waved enthusiastically as the carriage with Harry and Meghan pulled away.

The Duchess of Cambridge had moments earlier bent down to her daughter and said 'look at the carriage', according to lip reader Tina Lannin.

The six little bridesmaids were dressed in pretty frocks and had flowers adorning their hair as they giggled and walked behind Meghan. 

Clare Waight Keller, who designed the bridal gown, also designed the bridesmaids' dresses in the Givenchy Haute Couture Atelier in Paris.

They were made of ivory silk radzimir, and were high-waisted with short puff sleeves, hand finished with a double silk ribbon detail tied at the back in a bow.

The bridesmaids' dresses included pockets and pleated skirt.

Each little girl also wore a flower crown chosen by Harry and Meghan, which replicated the flowers used in the bridal bouquet.

They wore white leather Aquazurra shoes, each monogrammed with the bridesmaid's initials, and the wedding date. Kensington Palace said they were a gift from Meghan as a keepsake of the special day.

Charlotte stood smiling as she listened to This Little Light of Mine after Meghan and Harry left the chapel.  

Charlotte showed off her mischievous side as she was driven to the venue. She was seen cheekily sticking her tongue out, and waving from the car window

Kate helped escort the ten children into Windsor Castle, as the children were seen excitedly waving and peering out of the vintage Rolls-Royce they arrived in. Pictured: Kate and Charlotte after the wedding 

The six little bridesmaids were dressed simple frocks and had flowers adorning their hair as they giggled and walked behind Meghan on Saturday

The Duchess of Cambridge had moments earlier bent down to her daughter and said 'look at the carriage', according to lip reader Tina Lannin

Princess Charlotte smiled with flowers in her hair as she clutched her mother Kate's hand 

Charlotte looked happy to see thousands of people in the crowds while her brother George looked the other way 

George looked less than cheerful as he looked onto the crowds at Windsor Castle today 

Kate helped escort the ten children into Windsor Castle, as the children were seen excitedly waving and peering out of the vintage Rolls-Royce they arrived in. 

The excitement of the royal wedding became too much for one bridesmaid, who started crying moments before Meghan entered the chapel. 

The occasion seemed to overwhelm one of the little girls, believed to be the youngest, Zalie Warren.  

The two-year-old had to be picked up and comforted by Prince George and Princess Charlotte's nanny before she made her way into the church.

She is one of Prince Harry's goddaughters and the daughter of one of his best friends, Jake Warren, and his wife Zoe.

Harry's other goddaughter three-year-old Florence van Cutsem was also a bridesmaid, as well as Ms Markle's goddaughters, sisters Remi and Rylan Litt, aged six and seven respectively, and four-year-old Ivy Mulroney - the daughter of Meghan's close friend Jessica Mulroney - were bridesmaids. 

As Meghan Markle walked down the aisle to wed Prince Harry, she was followed by her adorable flower girls, including Princes Charlotte (centre) and page boys 

 When Meghan appeared through the doors of the chapel, sunlight streaming in behind her, she turned to smile and wave at the children who were standing to her right behind the door

Meghan Markle walks down the aisle as she arrives for the wedding ceremony to Prince Harry followed by her flower girls and page boys on Saturday afternoon 

 The other pageboys were Harry's six-year-old godson Jasper Dyer - the son of Harry's mentor Mark Dyer - and Mrs Mulroney's seven-year-old twin sons Brian and John Mulroney. 

George was dressed in a black suit and looked more nervous in front of the cameras. 

The four page boys had their initials embroidered in gold on their shoulder straps, as their memento.

They wore a miniature version of the Blues and Royals frockcoat that Harry and the Duke of Cambridge wore.

Made from blue doeskin, they were single-breasted with a stand-up collar and figured braiding of Regimental pattern.

Their trousers were made of blue/black wool barathea with three-quarter scarlet stripes fastened with a leather strap. The uniforms were cut and made by the tailors Dege & Skinner in Savile Row.  

Princess Charlotte attends the wedding of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle  on Saturday afternoon

Just before the bride arrived, the bridesmaids and pageboys were ushered in by the Duchess of Cambridge, who helped coax them into their positions with an encouraging hand on their shoulder

Kate arrived to Windsor Castle hand-in-hand with Meghan's adorable flower girls and page boys, including Prince George (far left) and Princess Charlotte (third from left),  as the bride-to-be stepped out of her vintage Rolls-Royce

Guests turned to smile at each other after Meghan and the children made their way past each pew, perhaps approving of the sumptuous bridal gown and ethereal veil or admiring the children carrying out their duties with aplomb. 

The nation's hearts melted as Charlotte turned to wave at crowds outside the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington last month.

Twitter users commented on her confident air, compared with her older brother's more reserved nature.

She was credited with 'stealing the show' from the new Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, 36, and her husband Prince Harry, 33.

People posted on social media that Charlotte 'nailed that wave', calling her 'adorable' and 'a delight'.

One user wrote: 'Princess Charlotte stole the show at her uncle Harry's wedding #Royalwedding'

Another posted: 'Princess Charlotte is a delight! She loves the people and the people love her. God she's just amazing!' 

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrives at the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms Meghan Markle at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on Saturday 

Mini Harry and Wills: Four page boys wear miniature versions of outfits donned by the Princes

Prince William and Prince George leave after the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The four pages at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex each wore a miniature version of the Blues and Royals frock coat.

The uniform draws its insignia from the Blues and Royals, which is an old Regiment of the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry. 

Both the groom and his brother, the best man, wore Blues and Royals frockcoats for the Wedding Day.

The frockcoats were made from blue doeskin, single-breasted in style with a stand-up collar and completed with figured braiding of regimental pattern.

The figured braiding was scaled down for the Pages, Kensington Palace said, as otherwise it would have gone above their shoulders.

As a special memento, each page had their initials embroidered in gold on their shoulder straps.

The pages were not wearing hats or white waist belts for practical reasons, the palace added.

Their leg garments were made from blue/black wool barathea with three-quarter scarlet stripes fastened with a leather strap.

The uniforms were cut and made by the tailors Dege & Skinner in Savile Row.

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