Meghan Markle stands near Prince Harry during a school outing

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry continue their 16-day tour with a stop at a local school in Dubbo, Australia.

The couple visited the Clontarf Foundation and the Girls Academy Dubbo Senior College, which are working to improve the educational outcomes of young Aboriginal students.

When their car stopped at the school entrance, students and administrators were lined up outside to welcome Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, to their arrival.

In a classroom, Meghan left her husband to meet with representatives of the school before being greeted by two student representatives.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The two girls presented her pictures and wall work, and discussed the school's policies, attendance and programs, while the rest of their classmates watched her.

At one point, Meghan laughed and rubbed the girl's back before sitting on a couch with the students to discuss their school experience.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

She also asked the girls what was their favorite part of school and expressed how "happy" she was to be "here".

Shortly after, Meghan and Harry found themselves outside, where the rain intensified.

Although the couple were supposed to participate in a netball session and touch the school's football – highlighting the importance of sports in education – the rain changed these plans and forced them to to leave school prematurely.

Meghan Markle listening to students

Meghan Markle sitting with students

Meghan Markle hugging a student

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But the couple made sure not to leave before meeting the players of the different teams. Ignoring the security protocol, the prince greeted the students who were rushing towards him.

The teachers tried to align the students and not bring Harry together, however, the prince was not at all scared and even asked for candid selfies.

Meghan Markle in the rain

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in the rain

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Earlier in the day, the royal couple met a group of local schoolchildren gathered at the airport, including a boy who was particularly captivated by Harry.

Once the prince hailed him, the five-year-old boy – identified as Luke Vincent of Buninyong Public School – jumped in his arms for a giant hug before stroking his face in a playful way and pull his beard.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle meeting students

Meghan quickly came to meet the lively young fan and was warmly welcomed by herself.

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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.

When they met a lot of doctors, nurses and grassroots volunteers, Meghan and Harry were also given demonstrations of emergency-related techniques, equipment and supplies.

The couple then went to Victoria Park for a picnic to celebrate the community spirit of the area, where heavy rains began, just as Harry spoke to make a speech.

The prince did his best to keep his pregnant wife dry and could be seen kindly protecting the old Suit actress under an umbrella. But his other duty being called then Harry gave Meghan the umbrella so she could stay dry while he went on stage.

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Showing that they are the perfect team, the pregnant pregnant woman then walked on the stage and insisted on returning the favor, sheltering him while he was talking to the crowd. While Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields offered his umbrella to the prince, Harry said, "I'm fine, I have my wife."

Harry and Meghan participate in a total of 76 commitments during their visit to Australia. Until now, they attended a welcome reception, visited the Taronga Zoo in Sydney and met with fans.

Upon receiving the first day of their visit, Harry thanked Australia for its "incredibly warm welcome" and "chance to meet Australians from all walks of life".

"We really could not think of a better place to announce the next baby," said Harry, "whether it's a boy or a girl."

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry under an umbrella

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Kensington Palace on Monday announced the couple's news in a statement: "Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the spring of 2019. Their Highnesses royals have appreciated all the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and who are delighted to be able to share this good news with the public. "