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Besides Meghan Markle, there is another special woman in Prince Harry's life. They finally met in Australia!
Released for their first public meeting since their announcement of future parents, Meghan and Harry exchanged with hundreds of members of the public who were waiting for them in front of the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday.
As Harry made his way through the line, he noticed a familiar face in the crowd: the 98-year-old war widow, Daphne Dunne. She has already met the Prince twice – first in 2015, when she memorably planted a kiss on her cheek, then again in 2017.
After greeting her with a big hug, Harry strove to introduce Dunne – who wore many of her late husband's military medals – to Meghan. As they chatted, Dunne stroked Harry's face and held Meghan's hand.
Prince Harry with Daphne Dunne
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Daphne Dunne
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"Congratulations, I think it's wonderful," Dunne told Meghan about the couple's news, as reported by news.com.au. "That's exactly what Harry needs."
"I saw your shoes, they are very cool," Harry replied to Dunne. "Did you dye your hair a shade of pink?"
Prince Harry and Daphne Dunne in 2015
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Prince Harry and Daphne Dunne in 2017
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"It's fantastic," added Meghan. "I'm so happy to finally meet you. I have heard so much about you. All good things. "
"I think it's wonderful, both of you," said Daphne before giving the couple cards and flowers.
"Enjoy the rest of the day," said Meghan. "Let's hope that the next time we see you, we'll have a little one with us!"
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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Before the sweet time with Dunne, the royal couple had gone to the beautiful Sydney Performing Arts Center to attend a dance rehearsal.
When they came out of the Opera, Meghan and Harry went out hand in hand, watching the large crowd that was showing a lot of enthusiasm for their long awaited arrival.
The couple greeted the audience with sparkling smiles, handshakes and waves as they walked in front of the audience.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greet the crowd
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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Meghan stopped several times to meet young fans – one of them offered two red roses to the couple. Others offered bouquets of Duchess flowers and a stuffed mini koala.
During the day's outing, Harry also made sure to spend more time in an area reserved for people with special needs, stopping to take a photo with a young man with Down syndrome.
At the last stop of their walk, they stopped to spend time with several little girls – one who said that Meghan was her "model" – while Harry was crouching to talk to young fans.
Prince Harry taking a picture with a fan
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Prince Harry welcomes a young fan
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcoming a group of little girls
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Prince Harry greets fans
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While they were inside the opera, Meghan and Harry attended a rehearsal of Spirit 2018 by the Bangarra Dance Theater, an internationally renowned dance company composed of groups of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Dance.
In addition to the plush kangaroo, the Ugg fleece booties and the Akubra hats they received earlier in the day, the couple also saw a braided basket from the company.
Meghan and Harry kicked off their busy Down Down tour in Sydney with a welcome reception by Governor General Peter Cosgrove and his wife, Lady Lynne Cosgrove. They then headed to Sydney's Taronga Zoo, where they met with conservation scientists working to reduce illegal wildlife trafficking.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Taronga Zoo
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During their stay, the royal couple also attended two koalas and their own baby (joeys) in the institution's selection program, as well as a Lynx who, according to the guards' joke, drools because he was "excited to see them".
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Their 16-day tour will also include stops in Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.
Meghan has become a pro on the royal march since her engagement and marriage to Harry. L & # 39; former Suit The actress is known for being warm and friendly while greeting fans, even signing them autographs in the pre-royal era.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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"She is so welcoming. It seemed so easy with the crowd, "said a fan who was walking in front of Cardiff Castle in Wales in January.
Harry and Meghan always try to shake hands with as many people as possible, as well as interact with their supporters. During the couple's two-day royal visit to Dublin, Ireland, they chatted with the crowd.
"I will try to squeeze so many hands at once!" Harry said at the time.
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Meghan, due next spring, has had a 12-week pregnancy ultrasound and is "feeling good," a royal source told PEOPLE.
The predictions of royal names have already poured in, names such as Victoria, Alice and Elizabeth being the most popular first names, and Alexander, Albert and Arthur for a boy.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are "thrilled" for the couple – as Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, point to the palace.
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