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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently on their major 16-day trip to Oceania – the first one the Royal duo has done together since they tied the knot last May.
Even though Meghan has cut down her schedule due to her pregnancy, which was announced as she left for Australia last week, the former Suit actress will attend all her engagements in Fiji today.
She stunned in a traditional pink dress this morning while visiting the University of the South Pacific campus.
After observing a cultural performance, the Royal couple will go their separate ways.
Prince Harry will unveil The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Project and Meghan will visit the British High Commission and the Suva Market.
Follow below for live updates on everything that happens on day nine of the Royal tour (all times in BST):
12.40am update: Duke of Sussex also made a speech at the University of South Pacific
Prince Harry also delivered a speech to university students.
He said one of the greatest challenges as part of his new role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador was to tackle climate change.
In his address, he announced four new Queen Elizabeth scholarships.
12.30am update: Duchess delivers first OFFICIAL SPEECH on Royal tour
Meghan has delivered her first official speech of the Royal Tour in Fiji today with an emotional address about education, as she visited the University of the South Pacific with Prince Harry.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their 16-day landmark tour to Oceania, which comes only a week after the Royal duo announced Meghan’s pregnancy.
The pregnant Duchess scaled back her schedule in the past two days to rest but she returned in full form today and attended with Prince Harry the University of the South Pacific.
Both Royals made speeches to university students, but it was a big Royal first for Meghan as it was the first time she delivered one on the Royal tour.
It was also only her second official speech after her cookbook launch in London.
The Duchess started with the traditional greeting of “Bula Vinaka” and then addressed the students with a moving address about education.
23.50pm update: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived at the University
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have arrived at the University of the South Pacifc.
The Duchess is wearing pink dress by designer brand Figure.
The New York based brand is inspired by the Mediterranean and it costs $2100.
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