Prince Harry & Meghan: How they enchant Australia

It's been a good year for Prince Harry (34) and Meghan Markle (37). After their dream wedding on May 19, 2018, the royal couple announced that they are expecting their first child. The timing of this happy news does not seem to have been chosen at random, as just one day later the Duke and Duchess of Sussex embarked on their 16-day trip to Australia, where they wowed the crowds. We have all the information and the most beautiful pictures here.

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11/01/2018, 13:20
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Sporty, sporty: in the high ropes course in New Zealand, the royals prove on a swinging bridge that they have no fear of heights.
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Harry and Meghan marvel at the little kiwi chicks during their visit to the Rainbow Springs kiwi breeding program in Rotorua, New Zealand.
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When visiting Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua, Meghan even takes off her shoes, as is only right.
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Melt-in-your-mouth: when a little girl wants to hug her as she greets her fans, even the Duchess seems very touched.
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Wearing the traditional Maori cloak, the korowai, we head out for lunch.
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Posing for a group photo with spookily costumed actors during a visit to the Coutenay Creative production company, Harry and Meghan smile professionally into the camera.
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Meghan Markle would never have dared to dream that she would be throwing wellies as a duchess. However, she looks just as good in jeans, a rain jacket and rough rubber boots as she does in an evening dress and seems to really enjoy the typical rubber boot toss in Auckland, New Zealand.
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She greeted the waiting fans in Auckland on Tuesday evening in a sophisticated cream-colored look. While her lover holds one of her hands, she places the other protectively on her baby bump. The two royals seem to have escaped with a scare, as a few hours earlier a 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook the town of Taumarunui, just 280 kilometers from Auckland.
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On the third day in New Zealand, you will be dressed in smart evening wear for the reception with the Prime Minister of New Zealand at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
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After their eventful trip to Tonga, Harry and Meghan headed to the Australian Geographic Society Awards. The Duchess looked radiant in a dream dress by Oscar de la Renta.
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Wearing an olive-colored, knee-length dress and daring high heels, Meghan gave a speech at the closing ceremony of the Invicus Games 2018.
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Fun on the sidelines: Prince Harry and his Meghan cheer on the wheelchair baskeball final.
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After the game, the Duchess congratulates the American wheelchair basketball team on winning the gold medal at the Invictus Games in Sydney.
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And the journey continues to New Zealand, where the young royals are greeted with a traditional Maori welcome at the welcome ceremony in the government building in Wellington.
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Prince Harry is also greeted with the traditional "Hongi".
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The pair continue their journey to the unveiling of a war memorial in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington.
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Day 2 in Tonga: Oh, waiting for the royal couple can be boring. One little boy just can't take it any longer and lies down on the floor before Harry and Meghan arrive to meet the Prime Minister of Tonga.
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When the two royals finally enter the St George government building in Nuku'alofa, the little boy sits down again and holds up a sign saying "Free hugs".
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There they meet with the Prime Minister of Tonga, Akilisi Pohiva, and a member of his cabinet.
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At an exhibition of Tongan handicrafts at the Fa'onelua Convetion Center, the Duke and Duchess are greeted with a necklace and skirt.
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During a visit to Tupou College in Tonga, Harry and Meghan enthusiastically look at a parrot - and hold hands.
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Meghan Markle's pregnancy seems to be going really well. The Duchess looks simply amazing in her blue blouse dress.
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Then it's "goodbye, Tonga" again. Off they go to the next stop on their great journey.
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It's stormy on arrival at Fua'amotu Airport in Tonga.
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The welcome is all the warmer for it. Meghan and Harry chat delightedly with a little girl in traditional costume who greets them at the airport.
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Immediately after their arrival in Tonga on October 25, 2018, the Duke and Duchess attend the official welcome at the consulate. Dress code: elegant evening wear.
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Day 9: Quite exciting - the Duchess is escorted through a market in Suva by bodyguards.
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The 37-year-old is also always happy to make time for her Mini fans.
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During their visit to the University of the South Pacific, the two royals are given traditional flower necklaces as a welcome gift and clearly enjoy them.
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Well, can the American also make good tea? As a Brit by choice, she should be able to. She is allowed to help out at a morning tea ceremony at the British High Commissioner's residence in Suva.
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On their last day in Fiji, the young royals attend an event to unveil the statue of Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba at Nadi Airport. Prince Harry is presented with a traditional potion during the ceremony. Meghan looks on in awe of her husband.
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Wearing an enchanting ivory dress and matching hat, the Duchess steps off the plane on arrival in Suva, the capital of Fiji. Prince Harry shines in a gray suit and dark tie.
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Quite a storm: While Meghan lets her hair blow around her face, the Prime Minister of Fiji, Frank Bainimarama, gives instructions to lay out the red carpet.
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Like on a throne: Meghan is allowed to sit on an armchair on a podium for the welcome ceremony in Suva.
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Men in traditional bast skirts carry a grilled pig during the ceremony in Alberts Park
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Beautiful gesture: The First Lady presents Meghan with a beautiful pearl necklace as a gift.
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The royal couple wave to fans and onlookers from the balcony of the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji.
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At the state banquet in the evening, the Duchess looks radiant in a gorgeous blue cape dress that sweetly hugs her growing baby bump.
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Wearing an official uniform for the Prince and a buttoned-up dress for the Duchess, they head to the opening ceremony of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney, on day 5 of their big trip.
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Prince Harry and wife Meghan with the Governor of New South Wales David Hurley in the Hall of Memory at the opening of the Anzac Memorial at Hyde Park.
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Things were a little more relaxed at the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge at the start of the Invictus Games on Cockatoo Island in Sydney, where Prince Harry took part in a race with remote-controlled cars.
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The Duchess was presented with a medal for this.
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In his element: Harry chatting and joking with the Butchulla People during a memorial ceremony in the K'gari Wastes on Fraser Island, Queensland. Afterwards, of course, there was a group photo.
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Meghan, in a high-slit summer dress, holds her hand protectively over her baby bump during a visit to Fraser Island on Monday morning (October 22, 2018).
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Day 4 of their Australian trip began for the young royals with a colorful meeting with members of the OneWave Surf School, which promotes positive mental health - at the famous Bondi Beach.
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Group hug: The Duke and Duchess even took off their shoes for the Friday event of the "Flouro Friday" group.
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Prince Harry and his Meghan are clearly having fun at the meeting and seem more in love than ever.
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After a quick outfit change, it's on to Macarthur Girls High School in Sydney, where they were thrilled to watch a dance performance by the students.
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Not for the faint-hearted: the pregnant Duchess opted out of this appointment after all. Prince Harry, on the other hand, proved that he has no fear of heights. Together with Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and a team, he climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge - with more than 1,300 steps.
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Things were a little more relaxed when we met Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny to sign the guest book at Kirribilli House.
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Meghan can and no longer has to hide her baby bump. She is beaming with maternal happiness.
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Sporty, sporty: the pregnant Duchess is not above playing a football at the event in Government House in Melbourne.
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The students in Melbourne could hardly believe it - Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were sitting on the streetcar.
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Shaking hands with the beach lifeguards - there simply had to be time for that!
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Formula 1 as a model: Harry and Meghan could only stare in amazement at the little speedster.
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Hearty - the pupils of Albert Park Primary School wanted to enchant Prince Harry and Meghan as super children.
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Day 2: When he barely wants to let go of the 34-year-old, Meghan also has to laugh heartily.
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Day 2: Touching moment: a little fan named Luke took the hearts of the two royals by storm. The little boy, who suffers from Down's syndrome, showed no fear of contact and wiggled Prince Harry's beard.
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Day 2: The pregnancy doesn't just seem to be going well for Meghan, as the couple repeatedly exchanged intimate glances.
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Day 2: What a fitting topic: During their appointment with the Royal Flying Doctor Service at Dubbo Airport, the two were given a crash course on pregnancy and what to do in an emergency.
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Day 2: Sweet gesture: While Prince Harry gave a speech to anxious farmers, his wife protected him from the pelting rain with a large umbrella.
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Day 1: The Duchess even dared to stroke a prickly echidna.
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Day 1: During their visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Harry and Meghan made the acquaintance of ruby the koala.
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Day 1: Old acquaintances: Harry met war widow Daphne Dunne again outside the Sydney Opera House. It was the third meeting for the young royal and the 98-year-old since Harry noticed Britain's highest medal of honor, the Victoria Cross, on the woman's blazer during his visit to Sydney three years ago. Her husband Albert Chowne received the award after his death in Papua New Guinea in 1945.
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Day 1: Happy news travels fast: At the welcome by Governor General Peter Cosgrove in Sydney, the parents-to-be were delighted to receive a cuddly toy kangaroo and baby rubber boots.