Duke’s incredible response to veteran’s widow

But kids are another story altogether.

A young royals fan in Fiji has been snapped immediately wrapping their arms around the Duchess and hugging her pregnant belly.

The fan then took a cheeky little grab of the Duchess:

Meghan showed off her maternal instinct as she smiled down at the excited fan, clearly in no rush to move along.

Locals captured the hilarious little moment on their smartphones as other young fans with signs edged in, hoping to get a cuddle with the pregnant princess.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the University of the South Pacific in Suva this morning.

Meghan arrived in a colourful pink Figue dress with a blue and white floral pattern for the tropical nation. She wore black and beige platform heels with a matching clutch, and had tropical flowers in her hair, which was tied back.

The Duchess’ baby bump was proudly on display as she strolled across the red carpet to greet locals excitedly lining the streets in Suva.

Prince Harry donned a casual look for the island, with a blue short-sleeve button-up shirt, dark chinos and brown boots.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend the day in Fiji today, where they will see a cultural performance on climate change, meet students at the university and make speeches.

The pair arrived on the island yesterday afternoon, where they were greeted by thousands of royal fans.

MEGHAN’S POWERFUL SPEECH ON WOMEN’S EDUCATION

The Duchess of Sussex has given a powerful speech on the importance of education and women’s empowerment in Fiji.

Speaking to students at the University of the South Pacific, Meghan revealed her own struggle to fund her way through university.

“It was through scholarships, financial aid programs and work-study where my earnings from a job on campus went directly towards my tuition — that I was able to attend university,” she told the crowd. “And — without question — it was worth every effort.”

She highlighted the importance of women’s education, saying: “Everyone should be afforded the opportunity to receive the education they want, but more importantly the education they have the right to receive. And for women and girls in developing countries, this is vital.

“Providing them with access to education is the key to economic and social development. Because when girls are given the right tools to succeed, they can create incredible futures, not only for themselves but also for those around them.”

This marks Meghan’s first official speech on the tour, and her second speech ever as the Duchess after her cookbook lunch in London.

ROYALS ARRIVE AT FIJI UNIVERSITY

Last night, Meghan oozed Hollywood glamour in a full-length caped blue dress at a state banquet with Harry, clutching her growing baby bump as she met with the Fijian President and other officials.

The couple is due to arrive back in Sydney on Friday afternoon.

HARRY’S INCREDIBLE EXCHANGE WITH WAR WIDOW

A war veteran’s widow has revealed the incredible response given by Prince Harry after palace aides attempted to cut short their conversation.

Invictus Games ambassador Gwen Cherne, whose husband Peter Cafe served in Cambodia, Afghanistan and Iraq before taking his own life earlier this year, was photographed in an embrace with the Duke of Sussex during his Sydney Harbour Bridge climb last Friday.

The mother-of-three —who was one of the select few chosen to accompany Harry on the climb — told People magazine that the pair spoke of “grief and loss” before aides attempted to interrupt and hurry him along.

But Harry wasn’t having it, simply telling them: “I’m in the middle of a conversation, and I’m not going to leave this.”

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“He didn’t care what the agenda was. He took the time to have conversations and he was really lovely. We talked about real issues,” Ms Cherne, 41, told news.com.au.

“He was comfortable and calm. We were having thoughtful conversations while walking up — it was actually relaxing.”

She also explained to People that they’d spoken about mental health and“how difficult it is still, in our society, to talk about grief and loss and suicide.”

“And how important things like the Invictus Games are to shedding light on, and allowing people to start to have these conversations that are great to have” she said.

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The royals have been touring Australia for the Invictus Games, a multi-sport event founded by Harry for wounded ex-service personnel, which is currently under way in Sydney.

Ms Cherne said Harry and Meghan have provided a “beacon of hope and light for so many”.

“They’re touching, they’re shining that interest on the Games, and that shines light on their service and that shines light on the sacrifices their families make,” she told the publication.

“I was humbled by the opportunity to spend that time with (Harry) and grateful for all he is doing given his place in the world.”

PRINCE OF DENMARK SNAPPED IN SYDNEY

First there was Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, now the Invictus Games have drawn another royal with Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark spotted cheering on his nation’s team.

Following on from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Danish prince has thrown his support behind military veterans at the games in Sydney Olympic Park.

The prince, who is the husband of Australian-born royal Princess Mary, watched a sitting volleyball exhibition match between Denmark and Canada on Tuesday evening ahead of the finals event.

The prince was pictured sitting between 99-year-old US veterans Steven Melnikoff and Michael Gantich, with a post from the official Invictus Games account showing him smiling as he cheered on the teams.

It’s the second day the prince has been spotted supporting his national team. The Danish Palace posted a photo on Instagram of Prince Frederik alongside a sailing silver medallist at the games on Monday.

“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Denmark was one of the first to congratulate the team when Denmark won a silver medal in sailing,” the palace said in a caption written in Danish.

— AAP