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01of 47Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty ImagesMeghan MarkleandPrince Harrykicked off the first day of their 10-day royal tour of Africa with an outing (full of hand holding!) in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Meghan MarkleandPrince Harrykicked off the first day of their 10-day royal tour of Africa with an outing (full of hand holding!) in Cape Town, South Africa.
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03of 47Meghan Markle.Samir Hussein/WireImageMeghan MarkleandPrince Harryevenshowed off their dance movesduring their visit. “Their dance moves are great. They’ve got their African moves,” Nosisana Nama, 57, says. “They were really enjoyed coming here and sharing this day with us.”
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Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryevenshowed off their dance movesduring their visit. “Their dance moves are great. They’ve got their African moves,” Nosisana Nama, 57, says. “They were really enjoyed coming here and sharing this day with us.”
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05of 47Chris Jackson/GettyOutfit change! Both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex changed for their second engagement at the District Six Museum.
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Outfit change! Both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex changed for their second engagement at the District Six Museum.
06of 47Chris Jackson/GettyMeghan opted for a sky blue dress that she previously wore last year during the couple’s visit to Tonga.
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Meghan opted for a sky blue dress that she previously wore last year during the couple’s visit to Tonga.
07of 47Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Samir Hussein/WireImageThe new parents joined a community cooking activity to showcase the varied cuisines that demonstrate the cultural diversity of the area.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Samir Hussein/WireImage
The new parents joined a community cooking activity to showcase the varied cuisines that demonstrate the cultural diversity of the area.
08of 47Meghan Markle.Samir Hussein/WireImageMeghan and Harry also greeted well-wishers gathered outside the District Six Museum.
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Meghan and Harry also greeted well-wishers gathered outside the District Six Museum.
09of 47Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty ImagesMeghan and Harryheaded to Monwabisi Beach in South Africaon day two of the tour to see the work of Waves for Change, an organization that supports local surf mentors to provide mental health services to vulnerable young people living in under resourced communities.
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Meghan and Harryheaded to Monwabisi Beach in South Africaon day two of the tour to see the work of Waves for Change, an organization that supports local surf mentors to provide mental health services to vulnerable young people living in under resourced communities.
10of 47Samir Hussein/WireImageDuring a “power hand” session, in which the participant has to identify a strength and meditate about it,Meghan and Harry praised each other as new parents.Ash Heese, a manager for Waves for Change, says, “She said parenting is the new strength that she and Harry are learning.“Heese added: “She said, ‘He’s the best dad,’ and [Harry] said, ‘No, she’s the best mom.’ "
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During a “power hand” session, in which the participant has to identify a strength and meditate about it,Meghan and Harry praised each other as new parents.
Ash Heese, a manager for Waves for Change, says, “She said parenting is the new strength that she and Harry are learning.”
Heese added: “She said, ‘He’s the best dad,’ and [Harry] said, ‘No, she’s the best mom.’ "
11of 47ShutterstockThe pairedshared a sweet kissbefore heading off in different cars — Harry was undertaking a solo engagement to learn how locals were working to combat poaching of abalone while Meghan went back to check on Archie, who was with his nanny.
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The pairedshared a sweet kissbefore heading off in different cars — Harry was undertaking a solo engagement to learn how locals were working to combat poaching of abalone while Meghan went back to check on Archie, who was with his nanny.
12of 47Tim Rooke/ShutterstockMeghan and Harry reunited to visit the Auwal Mosque. It is the oldest mosque in South Africa, built in 1794 during British occupation of the Cape of Good Hope.Meghan changed into an olive green maxi dress, which she wore with a cream-colored headscarf for the mosque visit.
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Meghan and Harry reunited to visit the Auwal Mosque. It is the oldest mosque in South Africa, built in 1794 during British occupation of the Cape of Good Hope.
Meghan changed into an olive green maxi dress, which she wore with a cream-colored headscarf for the mosque visit.
13of 47Dominic Lipinski/PA Images via GettyThe Duchess of Sussex tucked a flower behind her ear while walking around the Bo Kaap area of Cape Town.“The princess was very pretty,” said Sancuna Ngomiyaphi, 7.
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The Duchess of Sussex tucked a flower behind her ear while walking around the Bo Kaap area of Cape Town.
“The princess was very pretty,” said Sancuna Ngomiyaphi, 7.
14of 47Chris Jackson/GettyAs Meghaned leaned down to chat to some of the children from Being Brave yoga group, one lucky girl got an embrace from the couple.When she was asked how much she would rate Meghan’s hugs out of ten? “10,” 11-year-old Libo Metel said straightaway. “I would say 1,000 if I could. It was very special.”
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As Meghaned leaned down to chat to some of the children from Being Brave yoga group, one lucky girl got an embrace from the couple.
When she was asked how much she would rate Meghan’s hugs out of ten? “10,” 11-year-old Libo Metel said straightaway. “I would say 1,000 if I could. It was very special.”
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The pair also took part in Heritage Day celebrations.
16of 47James Whatling/MEGAMeghan andPrince Harrycapped off their second day with a reception for young future leaders.
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Meghan andPrince Harrycapped off their second day with a reception for young future leaders.
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To kick off the third day of their royal South Africa tour,Prince Harryintroduced Meghan and his almost 5-month-old son Archie to an old friend.
18of 47Archie, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.PA Wire/PA ImagesThe outing marked Archie’s royal tour debut — and his first-ever official royal engagement!
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The outing marked Archie’s royal tour debut — and his first-ever official royal engagement!
19of 47Meghan Markle and Archie.HENK KRUGER/AFP/Getty ImagesIn a video from the visit, Meghan is heard calling her son “Bubba.“The Duchess of Sussex also joked that herson “likes to flirt.”
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In a video from the visit, Meghan is heard calling her son “Bubba.”
The Duchess of Sussex also joked that herson “likes to flirt.”
20of 47Meghan Markle.PA Wire/PA ImagesNext up, Meghan changed into a black jumpsuit to meet female entrepreneurs who work in technology during a visit to the Woodstock Exchange in Cape Town, where local creatives can go to grow and support their craft.
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Next up, Meghan changed into a black jumpsuit to meet female entrepreneurs who work in technology during a visit to the Woodstock Exchange in Cape Town, where local creatives can go to grow and support their craft.
21of 47Meghan Markle.Samir Hussein/WireImageMeghan met a young girl and gave her a kiss on the hand.
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Meghan met a young girl and gave her a kiss on the hand.
22of 47Meghan Markle.Paul Edwards/PA ImagesThe royal mom alsovisited mothers2mothers charity, which trains and employs women living with HIV to be health workers in eight African countries.
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The royal mom alsovisited mothers2mothers charity, which trains and employs women living with HIV to be health workers in eight African countries.
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24of 47Prince Harry.PA Wire/PA ImagesPrince Harrytraveled solo to Botswana on Thursday, kicking off the busy day of events with local schoolchildren to plant trees at the Chobe Forest Reserve.
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Prince Harrytraveled solo to Botswana on Thursday, kicking off the busy day of events with local schoolchildren to plant trees at the Chobe Forest Reserve.
25of 47Prince Harry.WPA-Rota/Press Association ImagesThe royal dad also joined Sentebale Let Youth Lead advocates in a camp activity which aims to instill confidence and peer support into young people coming to terms with living with HIV.
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The royal dad also joined Sentebale Let Youth Lead advocates in a camp activity which aims to instill confidence and peer support into young people coming to terms with living with HIV.
26of 47Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski/PA ImagesThe Duke of Sussex’s day also included a visit to Chobe National Park, where he dedicated an area of the forest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.
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The Duke of Sussex’s day also included a visit to Chobe National Park, where he dedicated an area of the forest to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.
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Meghan Markle and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn.
Meghan had aprivate meetingon Thursday, hosting a group of South African female activists during her stay in Cape Town to get a better understanding of the work they’ve done in their communities, as well as the problems they face, which includes violence against women.
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She had been missing in late August and her death was confirmed in September.
“Having closely followed the tragic story, it was a personal gesture [Meghan] wanted to make,” her spokesperson confirmed with PEOPLE.
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30of 47Prince Harry visits the Princess Diana Tree.Dominic Lipinski/PA ImagesHe then headed to theexact site where his mother walked 22 years ago in Huambo. The former mine field whereDiana memorably walkedin protective clothing is now a vibrant community, with several colleges, schools and small businesses. A tree, dubbed The Diana Tree, marks the spot where she was photographed in 1997.
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Prince Harry visits the Princess Diana Tree.Dominic Lipinski/PA Images
He then headed to theexact site where his mother walked 22 years ago in Huambo. The former mine field whereDiana memorably walkedin protective clothing is now a vibrant community, with several colleges, schools and small businesses. A tree, dubbed The Diana Tree, marks the spot where she was photographed in 1997.
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Months before her tragic death, Princess Diana visited a hospital in Huambo, Angola, during her 1997 visit to Africa. The royal was pictured holding hands with young patients while wearing a badge for the British Red Cross.
32of 47Prince Harry.Dominic Lipinski/PA ImagesAt a reception at the British Ambassador’s residence,Prince Harrymet business representatives and learned about Angola’s economic transformation and business landscape.
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At a reception at the British Ambassador’s residence,Prince Harrymet business representatives and learned about Angola’s economic transformation and business landscape.
33of 47Dominic Lipinski - Pool/Getty ImagesPrince Harryarrived for his meeting with President João Lourenço at the presidential palace in Luanda, Angola, on Sept. 28.
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Prince Harryarrived for his meeting with President João Lourenço at the presidential palace in Luanda, Angola, on Sept. 28.
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The royal dad paid a visit to the Nalikule College of Education on Sunday. Harry met with a network of young women who are supported to attend and complete secondary school with the help of UKAid scholarships through the Campaign for Female Education.
35of 47Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImageIn a surprise twist,Meghan also joined in the meeting via Skype!As her face appeared on the screen, which was positioned for all to see, the group of young women burst into song, as Meghan could be seenclapping alongwith a big smile on her face.
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In a surprise twist,Meghan also joined in the meeting via Skype!
As her face appeared on the screen, which was positioned for all to see, the group of young women burst into song, as Meghan could be seenclapping alongwith a big smile on her face.
36of 47Meghan Markle.Dominic Lipinski/PA ImagesMeghan told those gathered, “We’re just so proud as president and vice-president of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust that we can support you in everything that you do because we cannot begin to express how valuable and vital that work is, we’re just incredibly proud to be part of it.“The royal mom also shared an update on the couple’s son.“I wish I could be with you,” she continued. “We’re in South Africa right now — Archie’s taking a nap. I’m with you in spirit. I’m so happy, and I can’t wait to hear for the rest of the session.”
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Meghan told those gathered, “We’re just so proud as president and vice-president of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust that we can support you in everything that you do because we cannot begin to express how valuable and vital that work is, we’re just incredibly proud to be part of it.”
The royal mom also shared an update on the couple’s son.
“I wish I could be with you,” she continued. “We’re in South Africa right now — Archie’s taking a nap. I’m with you in spirit. I’m so happy, and I can’t wait to hear for the rest of the session.”
37of 47Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire/PA ImagesOn Sept. 30,Prince Harrypaid tribute at the memorial site for Guardsman Mathew Talbot of the Coldstream Guards, who lost his life in May on a joint anti-poaching patrol with local park rangers. Guardsman Talbot shared Harry’s passion for the role of the British military, working in partnership with local rangers to protect endangered species.
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On Sept. 30,Prince Harrypaid tribute at the memorial site for Guardsman Mathew Talbot of the Coldstream Guards, who lost his life in May on a joint anti-poaching patrol with local park rangers. Guardsman Talbot shared Harry’s passion for the role of the British military, working in partnership with local rangers to protect endangered species.
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42of 47Dominic Lipinski/WPA-Rota/Press Association ImageMeanwhile,Prince Harrywas still in Malawi, where he visited the Mauwa Health Centre, Pharmacy in a Box and Youth Reproductive Health Outreach program. Through this projects, the UK and US have supported the introduction of solar-powered storage units to provide life-saving medicines where they are most needed.
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Meanwhile,Prince Harrywas still in Malawi, where he visited the Mauwa Health Centre, Pharmacy in a Box and Youth Reproductive Health Outreach program. Through this projects, the UK and US have supported the introduction of solar-powered storage units to provide life-saving medicines where they are most needed.
43of 47Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex started theirlast day of outings in South Africathe same way they started the tour — hand-in-hand.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex started theirlast day of outings in South Africathe same way they started the tour — hand-in-hand.
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“We will firmly stand up for what we believe,“Prince Harrytold those gathered in Tembisa. “We are fortunate enough to have a position that gives us amazing opportunities, and we will do everything that we can to play our part in building a better world.”
45of 47Chris Jackson-Pool/GettyAfter anoutfit change, Meghan and Harry headed to meet Nelson Mandela’s widow, Graça Machel.
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After anoutfit change, Meghan and Harry headed to meet Nelson Mandela’s widow, Graça Machel.
46of 47Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Duchess of Sussex sported her NONIE Trench Dress, which she previously wore to another event celebrating Mandela — in July 2018, she debuted the ensemble at anexhibition marking the centenary of the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary’s birth.
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The Duchess of Sussex sported her NONIE Trench Dress, which she previously wore to another event celebrating Mandela — in July 2018, she debuted the ensemble at anexhibition marking the centenary of the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary’s birth.
47of 47Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/GettyThey then attended an afternoon reception to celebrate the UK and South Africa’s important business and investment relationship.
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They then attended an afternoon reception to celebrate the UK and South Africa’s important business and investment relationship.
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