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An earthquake recently struck and was all felt but neither Harry nor Meghan were in danger at any point.
Prince Harry and the Duchess of Susbad were not hurt or affected by the magnitude of the earthquake.
The Royal Couple is scheduled to attend a reception hosted by the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, at the Auckland War Museum.
They will take a walkabout at about 4pm local time (3.00am GMT).
The royal couple also participated in a gumboot throwing – or well-wanging – contest and puts representatives of the Pillars charity.
Follow below for live updates – all times in GMT.
Meghan shimmered in a navy gown (Image: PA)
7.30am update: Meghan shimmers in navy gown after 6.1 magnitude quake
Meghan Markle shimmered in a stunning navy blue gown after a major earthquake was felt throughout New Zealand.
Neither Prince Harry or pregnant Meghan were harmed in the magnitude of Auckland, but the shock occurred to the couple, with the Duchess of Susbad breaking royal protocol by placing a hand on his husband's thigh.
6.34am update: Duke and Duchess arrive at Auckland War Memorial
The Royal duo have arrived for a reception with the New Zealand Prime Minister
Meghan is wearing an Antonio Berardi dress that she wore to watch H play polo last year.
Neither Prince Harry or pregnant Meghan were harmed in the 6.1 magnitude quake (Image: REUTERS)
6.00am update: Meghan outfit change for walkabout
Meghan changed into a bad Burberry trench coat and bad Brandon Maxwell dress at the walkabout in Auckland.
She completed the outfit with matching stilettos as she gracefully worked the crowd with her loving husband, Harry.
A sign of a baby bump is beginning to protrude the Duchess grows into pregnancy.
5.46am update: The Duchess receives an unusual gift
Katharina Weischede gifted Meghan has bag with "Slime Princess" t-shirts and merchandise – a character and brand created at just 10 years old.
The Royals have been given lots of presents on the tour – not all of them for adults.
While they were in the bush earlier today, the Duke and Duchess received a lot of credit for their unborn baby.
The Royal couple are visiting Auckland today (Image: REUTERS)
Meghan presents an award at the charity gala (Image: Kensington Palace – Twitter)
5.14am update: The Duchess of Susbad has presented an award
She gave it to Enhakkorey Lautasi Pepese, who received the prize to provide opportunities to play sport.
The Royal couple are currently attending the event for the Pillars charity, which aims to help children whose parents have been incarcerated.
Meghan and Harry are on the penultimate day of their Oceania tour, which they have seen to Austalia, Tonga and Fiji.
Meghan greeted adoring crowds in Auckland (Image: GETTY)
4.51am update: Prince Harry has given a speech at the Charity Pillars
Addressing young winners award, he said: "You are outstanding young people, and I know you will be able to do this.
"To all the Pillars community, thank you again."
His comments were made with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
The Pillars charity aims to help children whose parents are in prison – to "break the cycle" and get back to the path to normality.
Prince Harry gave a speech to winners (Image: Kensington Palace – Twitter)
Meghan Markle was presented with a bouquet of flowers by a girl in a sweet princess dress (Image: KensigntonPalace-Twitter)
Meghan and Harry have been walking in Auckland, New Zealand (Image: PA)
4.35am update: Harry and Meghan handle the crowd like pros
The Royal couple -have used their hands in Auckland.
Many of the gushing fans have given the couple gifts, from flowers to small messages.
The spectators were waving flags from an array of Commonwealth nations, including Wales and Botswana.
Both Meghan and Harry were smiling throughout the walkabout, displaying their professionalism and flair for public interaction.
The Duchess of Susbad underwent a quick change (Image: GETTY)
Prince Harry Greets his fans in Auckland (Image: GETTY)
4.20am update: Royal fans were overcome with emotion after seeing Harry and Meghan
As Harry and Meghan got into their car, Liam Welby shouted: "Gingers rule!"
Speaking afterwards, the 21-year-old said: "He's probably the best ginger I've seen apart from myself in the mirror."
Max Henry, 10, was holding pictures of the Duke and Duchess meeting of Cambridge when they visited New Zealand in 2014.
He said: "I said 'Look who I put, it's your brother' and he said 'Oh yeah'."
Adelaide Sinclair, 14, was overcome with emotion after meeting the Duchess.
She handed Meghan a "personal letter" after queuing up since 9am to meet the royal visitors.
She said: "They both said 'Take deep breaths', she took my hand. I'm just crying. "
Fans Holding Masks With The Faces Of Britain's Prince Harry And His Wife Meghan, Duchess Of Susbad (Image: GETTY)
Prince Harry Greetings people during a public walkabout at the Viaduct Harbor in Auckland (Image: GETTY)
4.17am update: Meghan and Harry have arrived at Viaduct Harbor for their walkabout
They have adoring fans and members of the public.
Meghan changed into a gorgeous bad dress with a large trench coat to match with striking bad stilettos as she confidently strolled along the harbor.
Prince Harry wore a navy blue suit and blue shirt with the top button undone.
Meghan's baby is starting to protrude as she blossoms into her pregnancy.
3.24am update: The Royal are on their way to Viaduct Harbor for the walkabout
Crowds of keen Royal fans are waiting for hopefully see – and maybe even meet the royal couple.
Meghan was snapped through the window of a promise.
The duo had just put the New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern.
The Royals have arrived at Viaduct Harbor for a walkabout (Image: PA)
Meghan, the Duchess of Susbad cradled her baby bump (Image: GETTY)
The Duke and Duchess of Susbad had lunch with the NZ PM (Image: GETTY)
3.00am update: Harry and Meghan meet the Kiwi PM
Prince Harry and Meghan Recognized with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Pillars, a charity operating across New Zealand that has parents in prison by providing special mentoring schemes in Auckland.
One special little girl, presumably in her best princess dress, presented Meghan with flowers.
The New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern puts the Royals for lunch (Image: GETTY)
Meghan on her way to the walkabout (Image: GETTY)
2.30am update: A major magnitude 6.2 earthquake has hit New Zealand
The Duke and Duchess of Susbad were just more than 150 miles away from the quake's epicenter.
Fortunately, the Royal novelties do not appear to be in danger from the tremor despite it being felt across the country.
The quake struck New Plymouth, New Zealand, just 162 miles from where the Royal couple are currently spending their day.
Meghan stunned as she took shelter under an umbrella (Image: REUTERS)
Prince Harry speaks as Meghan, Duchess of Susbad, watches (Image: REUTERS)
2.16am update: Children have performed for the Duke and Duchess
A group of schoolchildren performed for the Royal couple before they unveiled a 20-hectare area of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy.
The children danced and waved in waterproof coats as the rain hammered down.
The dance party after Harry and Meghan unveiled the area of bush and Harry received a traditional Maori welcome.
2.06am update: Harry gets a "Hongi" welcome
The Duke of Susbad has been waiting for the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy.
The traditional Māori greeting, the Hongi is done by pressing one's nose and forehead, at the same time, to another person.
It is used at traditional meetings among Māori people and on major ceremonies and serves a similar purpose to a formal handshake.
Schoolchildren Duke and Duchess of Susbad (Image: PA)
The Duke and Duchess unveiled a plate of a dedication of an area of the bush to the Commonwealth (Image: PA)
The Duke of Susbad got a traditional Maori welcome (Image: PA)
1.40am update: A crowd is waiting in Auckland for the Duke and Duchess
Harry and Meghan are currently attending a private lunch before they head to the Auckland Harbor for a walkabout.
Eager fans are waiting in the rain for their Royal idols to make an appearance.
The heavy rain has not detained the keenest Royal spectators in New Zealand
Prince Harry put up with the drizzle like a good sport (Image: PA)
Pictures of Duchess in the first official tree-planting ceremony (Image: PA)
1.17am update: The October Auckland weather strikes
Both the Duke and Duchess took shelter under the same umbrella in a charming display of affection as the drizzle rained down.
Harry was also snapped up helping his wife get a grip on her hand tightly.
Both the Duke and the Duchess quickly changed into a more comfortable game, which Meghan won.
Meghan looked stunning as always (Image: PA)
Harry and Meghan took shelter under an umbrella (Image: PA)
Prince Harry helps his wife over a puddle in a sign of his chivalry (Image: PA)
12.55am recap: Meghan and Harry are now on the New Zealand leg of the tour
Later today, the mother and father-to-be will conduct a walkabout on Viaduct Harbor, and learn about Pillars.
They will wait for a reception hosted by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
The couple will dedicate a 20-hectare area of the North Shore to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project.
12.39am update: The Dukes and Duchess have planted a tree
Earlier Duchess Meghan planted in New Zealand kōwhai tree, which is one of the distinctive Kiwi flowers.
Meghan thing the emblematic flowers to be embroidered on her wedding veil to represent New Zealand.
Harry planted a tree that can grow up to 20metres tall.
It is reportedly the first time Meghan has attended an official tree-planting ceremony (Image: EmilyAndrews-Twitter)
Meghan planted in New Zealand kōwhai tree, which is one of the distinctive Kiwi flowers (Image: Emily Andrews-Twitter)
Meghan and Harry can be seen planting a tree (Image: EmilyAndrews-Twitter)
12.30am update: The Royal couple have received baby gifts
The Duke and Duchess were given some adorable presents for the newest arrival to the Royal Family, Baby Susbad.
The beautiful offerings included a pair of green wellies (toddler size) with kiwis and a baby shawl from New Zealand wool.
The Royal newlyweds were also given a green-stone necklace each, which they both wore with a smile.
The Duke and Duchess of Susbad, laughing after taking part in a 'wellie wanging' contest (Image: PA)
12.15am update: Meghan is wearing jeans by J Crew and Karen Walker blazer
The Duchess is exuding her usual fashion finesse with an understated chic look.
She has chosen to wear a pair of tight-fitted jeans and a black waterproof anorak to shield her precious cargo from the inclement New Zealand weather.
Harry and Meghan have arrived at Redvale, New Zealand, where they will dedicate a 20-hectare area of the North Shore to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy Project before they join children from the Trees in Survival Group for Winking.
12.10am update: The Duke and Duchess of Susbad have taken part in a "welly-wanging" contest
The sport, thought to have originated in the UK nowadays, New Zealand, sees competitors attempt to throw at Wellington boot as far as possible.
Both Harry and Meghan have their well-wanging along with the youngsters, with the Duchess's boot landing closer to the target and his team winning overall.
The Royals looked relaxed in the New Zealand countryside flanked by eager youngsters as they enjoyed the fun and games.
The Duchess of Susbad throws a part of a well-wanging contest (Image: PA)
The Duke of Susbad, takes part in a 'welly wanging' contest during a visit to Redvale (Image: PA)
The Royal couple attended the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy in Redvale (Image: GETTY)
Harry and Meghan wore sturdy wellington boots to protect themselves from the wet weather (Image: GETTY)
12.01am update: Meghan and Harry have arrived in Auckland
The Royal couple enjoyed a stroll together hand-in-hand.
They both donated to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy in Redvale.
Harry wore a smart long-sleeved jacket and a pair of jeans and a navy blue, buttoned-up jacket to cover the baby bump.
Tuesday, October 30 – Auckland, New Zealand
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