Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make Their First Visit to Their Namesake County



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On the day of their wedding back in May, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were given the titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the Queen. (William and Kate, of course, were made Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after their wedding day in 2011.) And it has taken almost five months for the pair to check out “their” territory themselves, as the couple is visiting Sussex for the first time on Wednesday.

Harry and Meghan arrived in the county, located about 50 miles south of London, for a series of engagements. They were greeted by throngs of well-wishers, including a group of students from Westbourne House School, according to People, who initially welcomed them and created an “A-Z guide to Sussex” for the pair. Meghan, who reportedly asked all the children their names (very Meghan!), reportedly responded, “Oh my goodness, thank you. That’s very cool,” to the presentation of the gift. (One of the teachers told reporters that Meghan had also added, “Thank you and that it will be helpful when we next come.”) The Daily Mail estimated about 1,000 fans were waiting for them upon their arrival, noting that Meghan commented on the “amazing British weather.”

Harry reportedly gave a high-five to a child who said he was missing a Latin test that morning in coming to see him (he did reiterate that “education is very important”).

The pair had a busy day scheduled, as they looked at the Sussex copy of the American Declaration of Independence and visited both an animation workshop and a rehearsal of a university orchestra.

Meghan wore a cream coat made by Armani for the day trip, with a dark green shirt (by & Other Stories) paired with a green leather pencil skirt (by Hugo Boss). She stuck with the green theme with her bag, the “Nina” by Gabriela Hearst.

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Meghan Markle wears a black dress on a solo outing in London.

At the Royal Academy of Arts, September 25

Photo: By Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock.

At the Coach Core Awards, September 24.

At the Coach Core Awards, September 24.

Wearing a top by Oscar de la Renta and pants by Altuzarra.

Photo: From REX/Shutterstock.

Meghan Markle in a blue coat

At the launch of her cookbook, September 20

Wearing a Smythe coat, Tuxe turtleneck bodysuit, and Misha Nonoo skirt.

Photo: From REX/Shutterstock.

Meghan Markle wears a blue dress

At the 100 Days of Peace concert, September 6

Wearing a Jason Wu dress.

Photo: By Karwai Tang/WireImage.

In Widnes, England, June 14

In Widnes, England, June 14

Wearing Givenchy.

Photo: By Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images.

At Trooping the Colour, June 9

At Trooping the Colour, June 9

Dress by Carolina Herrera, hat by Philip Treacy.

Photo: By Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images.

At Buckingham Palace, May 22

At Buckingham Palace, May 22

Wearing Goat.

Photo: By Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images.

At the Royal Academy of Arts, September 25

At the Royal Academy of Arts, September 25

By Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock.

At the Coach Core Awards, September 24.

At the Coach Core Awards, September 24.

Wearing a top by Oscar de la Renta and pants by Altuzarra.

From REX/Shutterstock.

At the launch of her cookbook, September 20

At the launch of her cookbook, September 20

Wearing a Smythe coat, Tuxe turtleneck bodysuit, and Misha Nonoo skirt.

From REX/Shutterstock.

At the 100 Days of Peace concert, September 6

At the 100 Days of Peace concert, September 6

Wearing a Jason Wu dress.

By Karwai Tang/WireImage.

At the WellChild awards in London, September 4

At the WellChild awards in London, September 4

Wearing a pantsuit by Altuzarra and a top by Deitas.

By Samir Hussein/WireImage.

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At the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks, August 4

Wearing Club Monaco.

By Karwai Tang/WireImage.

At the Sentebale Polo Match, July 26

At the Sentebale Polo Match, July 26

Wearing Carolina Herrera.

Left, by Samir Hussein/WireImage; Right, by Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock.

At the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition, July 17

At the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition, July 17

Wearing House of Nonia.

By Neil Mockford/GC Images.

At Wimbledon, July 14

At Wimbledon, July 14

Wearing Ralph Lauren.

By Karwai Tang/WireImage.

Meeting Irish president Michael Higgins, July 111

Meeting Irish president Michael Higgins, July 111

Wearing Roland Mouret.

From REX/Shutterstock.

In Dublin, July 11

In Dublin, July 11

Wearing bespoke Givenchy.

By Chris Jackson/Getty Images.

At a garden party in Dublin, July 10

At a garden party in Dublin, July 10

Wearing Emilia Wickstead.

From Pool/ i-Images/eyevine/Redux.

Arriving in Dublin, July 10

Arriving in Dublin, July 10

Wearing Givenchy.

By Samir Hussein/WireImage.

At a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force, July 10

At a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force, July 10

Wearing Dior.

By Ray Tang/LNP/REX/Shutterstock.

At Prince Louis’s Christening, July 9

At Prince Louis’s Christening, July 9

Wearing Ralph Lauren.

By Dominic Lipinski/AFP/Getty Images.

At the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception, July 5

At the Your Commonwealth Youth Challenge reception, July 5

Wearing Brandon Maxwell.

By Yui Mok/WPA Pool/Getty Images.

At the Young Leaders Awards Ceremony, June 26

At the Young Leaders Awards Ceremony, June 26

Wearing custom Prada.

By John Stillwell/PA Wire/AP Images.

At the Royal Ascot, June 19

At the Royal Ascot, June 19

Wearing Givenchy.

By Samir Hussein/WireImage.

At the wedding of Celia McCorquodale and George Woodhouse, June 16

At the wedding of Celia McCorquodale and George Woodhouse, June 16

Wearing Oscar de la Renta.

By Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock.

In Widnes, England, June 14

In Widnes, England, June 14

Wearing Givenchy.

By Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images.

At Trooping the Colour, June 9

At Trooping the Colour, June 9

Dress by Carolina Herrera, hat by Philip Treacy.

By Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images.

At Buckingham Palace, May 22

At Buckingham Palace, May 22

Wearing Goat.

By Mark Cuthbert/UK Press/Getty Images.

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