Photo of Fiji balcony with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recreates iconic royal moment

These two just stay to make iconic moments, is not it? Whether they are interacting with the local population, whether they are immersed in the landscape or that they are simply clichéd in romantic looks, the first official royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is simply historical. Speaking of which, the photo of Prince Henry's Fiji balcony and Meghan Markle was historic in itself, People reported – and not just because they both perfected the royal wave.

The iconic past and present photos were taken at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Fiji, visited by several members of the royal family over the years. The photo of Harry's balcony and Markle draws comparisons with a group of guests in particular: Harry's grandparents, aka Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

In 1953, Queen and Philip stayed at the same hotel during the coronation tour of the monarch, according to E! New. At the time, his majesty was 37 – which is exactly Markle's age. Coincidence? Yes, probably. It should be noted, however, an interesting similarity.

When the Queen and Philip visited the Grand Pacific for the first time more than six decades ago, the monarch – dressed in a voluminous white robe – greeted the crowd on the left side of the balcony, while a well-dressed Philip beckoned to him.

OK, look now at Harry and Markle's photo of October 23rd below. Totally do not a coincidence, right?

Markle wears a fascinator, no tiara, of course, and her white dress is undoubtedly a much more modern version of what the Queen wore at the time. Nevertheless, the way she and Harry are decorated for the Fiji photo shoot is clearly an intentional nod to their prestigious predecessors.

Of course, the royal couple did more than just pose for pictures in the famous hotel. They certainly pose for a lot photos, however, is not it? Nobody complains – well, except perhaps the duke and the duchess themselves, but only somewhere, super private and in a low voice.

While in Fiji – which was about the middle of their royal tour – the couple attended an evening gala where Harry spoke to the crowd. "This visit is particularly nostalgic for us as a young married couple," said the Duke. People. "My grandparents have stayed at this very hotel, the Grand Pacific, many times over the years."

He continued,

"As you know, Fiji has a long tradition of welcoming royal visitors over the years.Our two countries have forged close and friendly bonds.We share the Commonwealth's common values ​​and goals – l & # 39; love rugby and the sense of humor!

Oh, Harry. Such a joker. He then congratulated the country for its strong history of wartime allies, adding: "I must emphasize my respect, admiration and camaraderie with the Fijian soldiers with whom I served in Afghanistan", did he declare. "We trained together, we fought together and, most importantly, we laughed together."

Given how much Markle and he should smile in public – especially during this trip – he has no doubt repeatedly insisted on the importance of humor. They definitely need Something to make them smile for 16 consecutive days. Well, apart from each other, of course.