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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry head to the next leg of their royal tour – Tonga – but not before paying tribute to a fallen soldier.
The royal couple, who is expecting their first child in the spring, went on Thursday to Nadi (Fiji) (local time) to attend a special event at Nadi Airport.
Meghan, 37, was ravishing in a short-sleeved green straight-sleeved dress by Jason Wu, a Taiwanese and Canadian designer based in New York, paired with her black suede Manolo Blahnik BB pumps. She has accessorized with gold earrings and a matching cuff bracelet. Meanwhile, Harry, 34, stuck to a light-colored suit.
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After an official welcoming ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled a new statue commemorating Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba, a British Fijian soldier who lost his life during the Battle of Mirbat in 1972. Fijian President Jioji Konrote and Senior Government and military representatives also attended the event.
Harry drank another kava ceremony bowl, a non-alcoholic drink traditionally served at social events. Although the plant is used to treat anxiety, its effect on the liver has been banned from importing into the EU since 2003 (he had already used this drink at an official ceremony of welcome to Albert Park.)
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Fiji scored a number of premieres of the couple's 16-day royal tour. On their first night, they attended a state dinner, during which Meghan donned her first travel evening dress – an elegant light blue hooded dress that highlighted the growth of her baby.
As Harry delivered several speeches during his tour, Meghan invited students and staff from the University of the South Pacific to Suva, Fiji to share his academic experience at Northwestern University and to announce two new grants. intended for female staff members of his first royal tour speech.
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"Everyone should have the opportunity to receive the education they want, but especially the education they have the right to receive. And for women and girls in developing countries, this is vital, "she said. "When girls have the right tools to succeed, they can create an incredible future, not only for themselves, but for everyone around them. And while progress has been made in many areas of the Commonwealth, there is still room for more opportunities for the next generation of young adults, especially young women. "
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After spending a few days in Tonga, Meghan and Harry will return to Sydney, Australia, for the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games. Then it will be in New Zealand to finish their tour.
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