[ad_1]
Prince Harry is already proving how wonderful he will be after defeating a cheeky fan on the second day of the tour alongside Meghan Markle.
The royal couple, who announced Monday that he was expecting his first child, arrived at the Dubbo City Regional Airport in Australia for the second stop of his 16-day lightning tour in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.
After walking hand in hand along the tarmac, Meghan and Harry met a group of local schoolchildren gathered along the way, including a little boy particularly captivated by Harry.
Once the 34-year-old prince greeted him, the five-year-old boy – identified as Luke Vincent of Buninyong Public School – jumped in his arms for a giant hug before stroking him. in a playful way his face and draw his beard.
As Harry laughed at the meeting, 37-year-old Meghan quickly came to meet the lively young fan and was greeted with a warm hug.
But the boy could not get enough of Harry and rushed to the prince to hug him, kiss him and gently stroke his head.
Luc Vincent touching Prince Harry's head
Samir Hussein / WireImage
Luke Vincent hugging Meghan Markle
Samir Hussein / WireImage
While interacting with the rest of the students and shaking their hands, Harry and Meghan often crouched to talk with them.
On the second day, Meghan opted for a more casual look: she wore a Maison Kitsune white button-down blouse with a gray blazer, Australian Serena Williams collection, denim jeans from the Australian brand Outland, and black boots topped with 39, a low ponytail.
Meanwhile, Harry opted for a blue button-down shirt with black pants for the occasion.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Samir Hussein / WireImage
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Cameron Spencer / Getty
After disembarking from the plane, they were greeted by the Mayor of Dubbo Region, Councilor Ben Shields, and a welcome party.
As they made their way down the line, Meghan and Harry greeted each other with a sincere smile and a handshake.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Samir Hussein / WireImage
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcoming schoolchildren
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Matt Baron / Shutterstock
The duo then attended the dedication ceremony and the unveiling of a new Royal Flying Doctor Service fleet aircraft as part of the 90-year celebration of health care for people living in remote areas of the world. country.
"It's a great privilege for us to welcome you here today," said an RFDS spokesperson in her opening remarks before the flies begin to invade her face in the middle of the speech.
"The flies are very friendly here in Dubbo," she joked. "We hope you enjoy your visit to the base."
Meghan Markle
Cameron Spencer / Getty
After his speech, the couple met with a group of doctors, nurses and volunteers from the base, stopping at one point to talk to a little girl in the arms of his father, presumably. After their interaction, Meghan gave the little girl two flowers.
They were then shown several health-related techniques, equipment and supplies in an emergency, while the crowd watched them from the sides.
During the explanation, Harry and Meghan listened carefully and asked questions before greeting the audience.
Meghan Markle welcomes young fans
Cameron Spencer / Getty
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Samir Hussein / WireImage
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Cameron Spencer / Getty
The royal pair finished the ceremony by cutting a ribbon and cake together.
In the rural town of Dubbo, about five hours from Sydney, Meghan and Harry will also meet a family of local cattle and sheep farmers and participate in a community picnic in Victoria Park.
RELATED: Watch Prince Harry's hilarious reaction to the gigantic gift of a Meghan Markle fan
Even before Wednesday's memorable meeting with little Luke, Prince Harry had already proved that he was a subject.
Last year, at the Invictus Games in Toronto, he entertained a girl sitting next to him with grimaces and popcorn.
Prince Harry with a girl
Prince Harry with a girl
- Are not you enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
To begin their tour Tuesday, Meghan and Harry attended a welcome reception at Admiralty House, where Governor General Peter Cosgrove and his wife, Lady Lynne Cosgrove, gave them their first official baby gift.
"It's so cute, it's our first baby present!" Said Meghan in PEOPLE's Facebook Live video.
They also visited the Taronga Zoo before taking a boat ride through Sydney Harbor to the Sydney Opera House, where they had fun with a rehearsal of Spirit 2018 by the Bangarra Dance Theater, a well-known Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander modern dance company.
ASSOCIATED VIDEO: Watch an adorable, nervous prince, Harry, talk about his "baby to come" and Meghan Markle
Finally, they attended an afternoon reception at Admiralty House, where Harry thanked Australia for its "incredibly warm welcome" and "the chance to meet Australians from all walks of life".
"We really could not think of a better place to announce the next baby, uh," Harry said, looking at Meghan. Looking slightly nervous, Harry added, "be it a boy or a girl."
Source link
