Duke and Pregnant Duchess of Sussex Visit Fiji

The Duke and pregnant Duchess of Sussex recently visit Fiji on the latest stop in their royal tour. Duchess Meghan Markle shows off her baby bump in a blue gown by designer SAfiYAA. She also wore diamond drop earrings. 

The couple attended a state dinner hosted by the President of Fiji Jioji Konrote in the capital Suva, Fiji. During his speech, the Duke commented, "All over the world Fiji is renowned for its incredible natural beauty and hospitality. We as a couple, feel very lucky to be spending part of our tour as your guests."

On the first day of their tour, Harry and Meghan joined a traditional welcome ceremony. 15,000 people watched the ceremony at Albert Park. The Duke drank traditional Kava from Tanoa bowl and observed a traditional dance known as Meke. 

According to the Daily Mail, Fiji is a stop on their 16-day tour where they will visit New Zealand, Tonga, and then go back to Australia.

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“All over the world Fiji is renowned for its incredible natural beauty and hospitality. We, as a couple, feel very lucky to be spending part of our tour as your guests.” — swipe to watch The Duke of Sussex speaking at tonight’s State Dinner, which was hosted by the President of Fiji for The Duke and Duchess. #RoyalVisitFiji #Fiji #Suva

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🇫🇯 Thank you to the people of Fiji for the incredible welcome for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex today, with thousands lining the streets of Suva to greet Their Royal Highnesses at the start of #RoyalVisitFiji! #Fiji #Suva

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At Nausori Airport The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a warm welcome (on a very wet day!) to Fiji from Prime Minister Bainimarama, before The Duke inspected a Guard of 100 Fijian soldiers, made up of representatives from the Army and Navy. #RoyalVisitFiji #Fiji #Suva

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On the first day of their visit to Fiji The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined a traditional welcome ceremony, known in Fijian as Veiqaraqaravi Vakavanua, and conducted by the people of Vuda — watched on by 15,000 people at Albert Park. During Yaqona Vakaturaga, the heart of the welcome ceremony, The Duke drank traditional Kava from a Tanoa bowl and observed a traditional dance, known as the Meke. #RoyalVisitFiji #Fiji #Suva

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