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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will travel to Fiji's capital of Suva, where they will embark on a three-day program.
On arrival, the Royal duo will be greeted by a Guard of Honor at the airport, before officially meeting the President of Fiji at Borron House.
Meghan and Harry will then be waiting for an official welcome ceremony in the city center of Albert Park, known as Veirqaqavi Vakanua.
Fijian culture, including dance performances, the presentation of Tabua and a Kava ceremony.
The Duke and Duchess will leave Albert Park to attend the Grand Pacific Hotel this evening, hosted by the President of Fiji.
It is believed Prince Harry will deliver a speech there.
Follow below for live updates on everything that happens on the day of the Royal Tour (all times in BST):
05.02am update: Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Meghan and Harry have stepped out of their plane and are heading for their first commitment of the day.
Meghan is dazzling in a white dress and hat while Prince Harry is wearing gray suit.
04.30am update: Meghan and Harry have arrived to Fiji
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Fiji.
According to reports, the couple, who has been dressed in casual clothes, has been changed to a formal arrival at the Guard of Honor at Nausori airport in Fiji's capital Suva.
2.07am update: Meghan and Harry wave goodbye to Australian fans
Meghan and Harry are now flying to Fiji.
They waved goodbye to Aussie fans who gathered in Queensland's Hervey Bay to see the Royal Duo.
01.25 am update: No change for Fiji
Meghan and Harry have made no changes to their Fiji schedule despite the presence of Zika virus.
Royal correspond Melissa Davies claimed it did not seem like the Duke and the Duchess had their way to the situation that Meghan could contract Zika.
Ms Davies also added the Royal Duo Planned Fiji leg of the tour with pregnancy in mind.
She told the AM Show: "I think they were thinking that they would be pregnant at the time, I think they'd think about it before they put the schedule in place."
01.18am update: Meghan and Prince Harry are leaving Fraser Island
Meghan and Harry have been pictured leaving Fraser Island and heading to the airport.
They are expected to arrive to Fiji this afternoon.
The Duchess is wearing a simple yet chic outfit – a white shirt and a pair of black holes while the Duke is sporting a blue shirt and a pair of chinos.
01.07am update: Meghan and Prince Harry will receive the same welcome ceremony as the Queen and Prince Philip
In 1953 Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Fiji, as part of Her Majesty's first Commonwealth tour as Queen.
65 years later Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will start the Royal Tour to Fiji and receive the same official welcome ceremony in Albert's Park.
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