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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, hold hands and look each other in their eyes as they arrive at Dubbo Airport.(Photo: Pool, Getty Images)

It's an adorable way to greet the royal family.

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry held in the Australian city of Dubbo for the second day of their Down Under tour. They were greeted by a hug from below.

Young students met the newlyweds at the airport, including a 5-year-old boy who warmly kissed the squatting couple. Duchess Meghan, whose pregnancy was recently made public, wearing a white loose shirt and a gray blazer over black, tight pants.

The morning agenda in Dubbo: the prospective royal parents plan to visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service aviation medicine association, find out how local farmers have faced the drought and speak to the public during a picnic in Victoria Park.

A young fan kisses Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry as members of the royal family arrive in Dubbo. (Photo: Pool, Getty Images)

This visit comes a day after the The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were at Sydney's Taronga Zoo and at the Opera House. The couple is on a 16-day tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.

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British Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, arrive in Dubbo, Australia on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on the second day of their 16-day tour of Australia and the Pacific South. (Phil Noble / Pool via AP) ORG XMIT: XMB104

On October 17, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan reach Dubbo and continue their 16-day royal tour of Australia and the South Pacific. Dubbo is located on the Macquarie River, 300 km northwest of Sydney. Phil Noble, AP

British Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are greeted by officials upon their arrival in Dubbo, Australia, on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan participate in the second day of their 16-day tour in Australia and in the South. Peaceful. (Phil Noble / Pool via AP) ORG XMIT: XMB106

Officials welcome Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan to Dubbo. Phil Noble, AP

British Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, arrive in Dubbo, Australia on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are on the second day of their 16-day tour of Australia and the Pacific South. (Phil Noble / Pool via AP) ORG XMIT: XMB101

Prospective parents hold hands … Phil Noble, AP

DUBBO, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at Dubbo Airport on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225747 FILE IDENTIFIER: 1052312708

… and look completely in love. Pool, Getty Images

DUBBO, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet to wait public upon their arrival at Dubbo Airport on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Cameron Spencer / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225747 GOLDEN FILE ID: 1052310224

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry welcome thousands of schoolchildren from Dubbo Airport. Cameron Spencer, Getty Images

DUBBO, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meet local schoolchildren upon their arrival at Dubbo Airport on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Cameron Spencer / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225747 ORIGINAL FILE: 1052310754

The Duchess Meghan is all smiles while receiving flowers from schoolchildren. Cameron Spencer, Getty Images

British Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are greeted by Luke Vincent, age 5, upon their arrival in Dubbo, Australia on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan participate in the second day of their tour of 16 Australia and South Pacific. (Phil Noble / Pool via AP) ORG XMIT: XMB115

Luke Vincent, age 5, kisses Prince Harry as Duchess Meghan looks on. Phil Noble, AP

DUBAI, Oct. 17 - Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex interact with Luke Vincent, 5 after arriving at Dubbo Airport on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225747 IDENTICAL DATA SHEET: 1052311924

Now it's the turn of the Duchess Meghan. Pool, Getty Images

BEIJING, Oct. 17 - Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex unveil a new aircraft in the Royal Flying Doctor Service while they visit the hangar of the Royal Flying Doctors Service on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia . The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Cameron Spencer / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225747 ORIGINAL FILE: 1052312032

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveil a new plane as they make their way to the Royal Flying Doctors Service hangar in Dubbo, Australia. Cameron Spencer, Getty Images

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex addresses the members of the Australian community at a reception hosted by the Governor General at the Admiralty House in Sydney on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Prince Harry and his Meghan's wife perform a 16-day tour of Australia. and the South Pacific. (AP photo / Steve Christo, Pool) ORG XMIT: XSC119

The Duchess Meghan emits a glow Tuesday, October 16, 2018. It could be clearer, or her pregnancy is announced Monday. Steve Christo, AP

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in the center, addresses members of the Australian community at a reception hosted by the Governor General at Admiralty House in Sydney on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan spend 16 days tour of Australia and South Pacific. (AP photo / Steve Christo, Pool) ORG XMIT: XSC116

During their trip, Meghan has been meeting Tuesday with members of the Australian community at a reception hosted by the Governor General at Admiralty House in Sydney. Steve Christo, AP

Duchess Meghan attends an afternoon reception hosted by the Governor General and Lady Cosgrove on the first day of their tour on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia.

For the occasion, Meghan donned a Brandon Maxwell short-sleeved dress with a pleated skirt. Andrew Parsons – Pool / Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex meets with Australian singer Missy Higgins, with her 9-week-old baby Lunar, at a reception given by the Governor General on October 16 and Lady Cosgrove, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Andrew Parsons - Pool / Getty Images) FILE IDENTIFIER: 1052230720

The future mother also met a little girl at the reception. Pool, Getty Images

British Prince Harry and his wife Meghan walk down the steps of the iconic Sydneys Opera House to meet people in Sydney on October 16, 2018. - Prince Harry and Meghan have made their first appearance since they announced that they were expecting a baby, Profile of a trip to the Pacific with a photo in front of the dazzling Sydney Opera House and posing with koalas. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) SAEED KHAN / AFP / Getty Images FILE: AFP_1A18U3

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan walk down the steps of the iconic Sydney Opera House to meet people on Tuesday during their 16-day tour to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. SAEED KHAN, AFP / Getty Images

The Duke of Sussex (Prince of Britain) and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, hold hands after photographing the Governor General of Australia and his wife at Admiralty House, Sydney, October 16, 2018 - British royalty Harry and Meghan received lavish baby gifts, met a couple of koalas and posed in front of the dazzling Sydney Opera House on October 16, during their first public appearance since the announcement of their future father. (Photo by Steve Christo / POOL / AFP) STEVE CHRISTO / AFP / Getty Images FILE IDENTIFICATION (ORIG): AFP_1A19Z1

During the trip, the future parents presented their usual personal digital assistant. STEVE CHRISTO, AFP / Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex greet members of the crowd at the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 ORIGIN FILE: 1052219892

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry arrive for a public walk to the Sydney Opera House. Chris Jackson, Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive for a public walk to the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Samir Hussein / Samir Hussein / WireImage) ORG XMIT: 775242716 ORIGIN FILE: 1052220324

Fans of all ages are invited to meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Samir Hussein, Samir Hussein / WireImage

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive for a public walk to the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Samir Hussein / Samir Hussein / WireImage) ORG XMIT: 775242716 ORIGIN FILE: 1052219920

And, future parents engage in valuable practice with young fans. Samir Hussein, Samir Hussein / WireImage

Harry found 98-year-old Daphne Dunne during the walk and introduced his friend to Meghan.

Harry found 98-year-old Daphne Dunne during the walk and introduced his friend to Meghan. BENITA KOLOVOS, EPA-EFE

British Prince Harry and his wife Meghan (unrepresented) welcome on October 16, 2018 people in front of Sydney's iconic Sydneys Opera. - Prince Harry and Meghan have made their first appearance since they announced that they were expecting a baby. Profile of travel in the Pacific with a photo in front of the dazzling Sydney Opera House and posing with koalas. (Photo by SAEED KHAN / AFP) SAEED KHAN / AFP / Getty Images FILE: AFP_1A18UH

Prince Harry is greeted by the national flag of the United Kingdom. SAEED KHAN, AFP / Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex welcomes members of the crowd to the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 ORIGIN FILE: 1052220312

Duchess Meghan smiles greeting the audience … Chris Jackson, Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex welcomes members of the crowd to the Sydney Opera House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 ORIGIN FILE: 1052220438

… and the public is clearly excited to see the Duchess of Sussex. Chris Jackson, Getty Images

epa07096179 The British Prince Harry (right), the Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan (left), the Duchess of Sussex, arrive for a walk to meet people at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney , Australia, October 16 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex conduct a three-week tour of Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, and travel to Sydney to launch the 2018 Invictus Games, a Olympic style for people with disabilities and service people. EPA-EFE / JOEL CARRETT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT ORG XMIT: SYD

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in Sydney to launch the 2018 Invictus Games, an Olympic-style event for people with disabilities and abusers. JOEL CARRETT, EPA-EFE

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at Man O 'War Steps on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 IDENTITY SHEET: 1052217310

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan walk hand-in-hand as they arrive at the Man O 'War Steps monument in Sydney on Tuesday. Chris Jackson, Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at Man O 'War Steps on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 FILE IDENGUE: 1052216934

The Duchess Meghan removes her sunglasses as she arrives with Prince Harry at the Man O 'War Steps in Sydney on Tuesday. Chris Jackson, Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex aboard a boat from Taronga Zoo and head for the Man O 'War Steps on October 16, 2018 in Sydney , in Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 ORIGIN FILE: 1052216414

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry prepare to board a boat at Taronga Zoo. The elegant royal is turned into apartment for the boat ride. Chris Jackson, Getty Images

British Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, cross the harbor by boat to the Sydney Opera House, Australia, on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan tour 16 Australia and South Pacific days. (Chris Jackson / Pool via AP) ORG XMIT: XMB153

The boat crossed the harbor to bring the newlyweds to the Sydney Opera House. Chris Jackson, AP

epa07096113 The British Prince Harry (left), the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan (right), the Duchess of Sussex, meet Ruby, a Koala mother who gave birth to Koo Joey Meghan, named Her Royal Highness, with a second Joey named Harry after his Royal Highness during a visit to the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia on October 16, 2018. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex conduct a three-week tour of Australia, New Zealand Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, and travel to Sydney to launch the 2018 edition. Invictus Games, an Olympic-style event for people with disabilities and underserved people. EPA-EFE / DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT ORG XMIT: SYD

Duchess Meghan laughs with Prince Harry as they meet a koala named Ruby at Sydney's Taronga Zoo. Ruby gave birth to Joeys named Meghan and Harry. Dean Lewins, EPA-EFE

epa07096112 The British Prince Harry (left), the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan (right), the Duchess of Sussex meet Ruby, a Koala mother who gave birth to Koo Joey Meghan, named Her Royal Highness, with a second Joey named Harry after his Royal Highness during a visit to the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, on October 16, 2018. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex conduct a three-week tour of Australia, Nova Scotia. Zealand, Tonga and Fiji, and travel to Sydney to launch the 2018 edition. Invictus Games, an Olympic-style event for people with disabilities and underserved people. EPA-EFE / DEAN LEWINS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT ORG XMIT: SYD

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan observe a koala named Ruby Tuesday at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, stopping over a three-week tour that also includes New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji. Dean Lewins, EPA-EFE

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a welcome event at Admiralty House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 ORIGINAL FILE: 1052213180

Their first morning in Australia was sunny. After officially confirming their baby, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan arrived at a welcome event at Admiralty House. WPA Pool, Getty Images

British Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, walk to the Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan conduct a 16-day tour of Australia and the United States. South Pacific. (Phil Noble / Pool via AP) ORG XMIT: XMB118

Flowing dresses are gone! The Duchess Meghan wore a fitted white sheath for her first day of royal touring. Phil Noble, AP

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex watch bush hats with Australia's Governor General Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lynne Cosgrove at Admiralty House on October 16, 2018 in Sydney, in Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day official fall tour to cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool / Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 775225746 FILE IDENTIFIER: 1052213090

The Governor General of Australia, Peter Cosgrove, and his wife, Lynne Cosgrove, treated the Duchess Meghan with a stuffed kangaroo baby. Pool, Getty Images

Meghan, right, the Duchess of Sussex, reacts while she and Prince Harry, left, receive gifts from Australia's Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, in Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday. October 16, 2018. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are 16 years old. day trip to Australia and the South Pacific. (Phil Noble / Pool via AP) ORG XMIT: XMB111

Even more adorable? Prince Harry received his first baby gift, a pair of tiny boots. Look at his face! Phil Noble, AP

And baby is three! Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, expected, arrived in Sydney on Monday, October 15, 2018, a day before the official start of a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, expected, arrived in Sydney on Monday, October 15, 2018, a day before the official start of a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific. Australian Pool via AP

http://www.usatoday.com/"Their Royal Highness The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very happy to announce that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in spring 2019, "announced Monday five months after the palace from Kensington the couple is married on May 19th.

Although the Duchess Meghan arrived in Sydney with a pair of purple shirts in front of her belly, shortly after, the couple confirmed this exciting news: they were waiting for it in the spring! Australian Pool via AP

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