Following an early morning at Bondi Beach with inspirational mental health charity OneWave, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to Admiralty House for a quick change before travelling to MacArthur Girls High School to see the incredible work being done by students in human rights, social justice and women's empowerment.
The Duke and Duchess enjoyed a dance performance upon arrival.
We've been treated to an abundance of wonderful photos throughout the tour capturing very sweet moments between the couple.
The Duke and Duchess with NSW premiere Gladys Berejiklian.
Harry and Meghan meet representatives from the school.
The tour itinerary is incredibly varied, owing to the number of events scheduled the couple were able to include their core areas of focus. The engagement at MacArthur Girls High School brought Meghan's passion for supporting and empowering women and girls to the fore.
The couple visited the National Rugby League's In Harmony programme, which works to unite and empower young people to be advocates of positive change in their communities. Talking to a group of teenagers about part-time jobs, Meghan recalled: “My first job when I was 14, I remember taking out the trash, all sorts. It gives you a good work ethic, right?”
Hannah Furness reports: Meghan told girls: "You guys all remind me so much of myself when I was growing up. I went to an all girls school which was incredibly diverse as well. I think being around such empowered young women, it becomes something that you all just grasp onto to understand your world. It’s made you confident and well-spoken. You have an intention set to really do something to change the world, and you have to keep it up. It makes me so emotional. You’re doing really, really good work and I’m so happy that we’re here. We give you our full support." The teenage girls had worked on a project to make boxes for vulnerable women, taking donated supplies to police stations and refuges. They've also produced a book for young children teaching them about poverty and being kind to others.
The In League In Harmony program aims to promote social cohesion by addressing issues such as social disengagement, racism, gender inequality and bullying and empowering youth to be agents of change in a bid to create a more cohesive and inclusive society. Prince Harry was announced as the new patron of England's Rugby Football League in 2006.
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said:
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The Duke and Duchess posed for a group photo.
From the school, Prince Harry, accompanied by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Invictus Games competitors, climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
They officially raised the Invictus Flag, marking the arrival of the Invictus Games to Sydney.
Take a look at the stunning view.
A very special lady was there to support her "friend Harry". You'll recall Daphne Dunne spent time with the couple in Sydney on Tuesday. She has met Harry several times over the years and was delighted to meet Meghan.
Next, Harry and Meghan visited Prime Minister Morrison and his wife Jenny at Kirribilli House.
A video from the meeting.
The PM put quite a bit of thought into a gift for Baby Sussex. The Mail reports: "Speaking to Nova 969 hosts Fitzy and Whippa on Friday morning, the nation's leader said he'd chosen to gift May Gibbs children's books 'Snugglepot and Cuddlepie' to their future child. The iconic Australian author based the books off native wildlife found in the Blue Mountains region and called the series her 'bushland fantasy'.'When a young couple is having their first child, I just think that is one of the best things there is. I'm looking forward to congratulating them on that,' the PM told the hosts."
They also spent time with the leader of the opposition Bill Shorten and his wife Chloe at Admiralty House.
The Duchess looked effortlessly stylish in the Roksanda Athena two-tone dress (with thanks to Laura).
The £1,295 navy and light blue crepe piece is described as: "Roksanda Ilincic tells us that she's always had an affinity for '50s fashion – this 'Athena' dress almost looks like it's been plucked right out of the decade. Made from crepe that's just weighty enough to hold the A-line shape, this two-tone style is fitted through the bodice before falling to a gently pleated skirt." It's available in limited sizing at Harrods.
Meghan's wearing her Stuart Weitzman Legend pumps in haze beige.
Meghan accessorised with her Birks Bee Chic blue topaz earrings.
And the Birks Flex Wrap bracelet in white gold.
George Northwood is doing a fabulous job with Meghan's hair.
If you're just joining us, click here to read our earlier post.
Tomorrow's Schedule, Saturday 20 October:
The Duke and Duchess enjoyed a dance performance upon arrival.
We've been treated to an abundance of wonderful photos throughout the tour capturing very sweet moments between the couple.
The Duke and Duchess with NSW premiere Gladys Berejiklian.
Harry and Meghan meet representatives from the school.
The tour itinerary is incredibly varied, owing to the number of events scheduled the couple were able to include their core areas of focus. The engagement at MacArthur Girls High School brought Meghan's passion for supporting and empowering women and girls to the fore.
The couple visited the National Rugby League's In Harmony programme, which works to unite and empower young people to be advocates of positive change in their communities. Talking to a group of teenagers about part-time jobs, Meghan recalled: “My first job when I was 14, I remember taking out the trash, all sorts. It gives you a good work ethic, right?”
Hannah Furness reports: Meghan told girls: "You guys all remind me so much of myself when I was growing up. I went to an all girls school which was incredibly diverse as well. I think being around such empowered young women, it becomes something that you all just grasp onto to understand your world. It’s made you confident and well-spoken. You have an intention set to really do something to change the world, and you have to keep it up. It makes me so emotional. You’re doing really, really good work and I’m so happy that we’re here. We give you our full support." The teenage girls had worked on a project to make boxes for vulnerable women, taking donated supplies to police stations and refuges. They've also produced a book for young children teaching them about poverty and being kind to others.
Harry spoke of the importance of men playing their part in the fight for equality. "Men can help as well by getting involved, we have to,” he said. “We need to get men’s voices involved as soon as possible."
NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg said:
"It is a great honour for one of our community programs to have been selected by The Duke and Duchess to participate in," Greenberg said.
"The Duke and Duchess are incredibly active and giving of their time all over the world in encouraging greater respect and inclusiveness amongst communities and our game is grateful that Their Royal Highnesses took time as part of their Royal Tour to meet some of our In League In Harmony participants.'
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Tahlia Ohenhen, 15, told the Duke and Duchess how another group had created picture books to teach younger children about poverty and encourage them to treat those less fortunate with kindness and empathy.
Describing how they had written and illustrated it, she told the couple: “We were able to put the book together, create it, get it finalised and get it published… I mean printed, sorry.” “That [getting it published] is the next step,” the Duchess told her, as the girls laughed. “It’s very clever.”
The couple nodded as Tahlia added: “The younger you get your children educated on things like this, the easier it is for them to grow up and be aware of it and make a difference.” “Kindness and empathy lacks big time in the world,” Harry said. “It’s so great you are passionate about all of this. “You realise this is the generation that’s going to make all the difference?”
The Duke and Duchess posed for a group photo.
From the school, Prince Harry, accompanied by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Invictus Games competitors, climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
They officially raised the Invictus Flag, marking the arrival of the Invictus Games to Sydney.
Take a look at the stunning view.
A very special lady was there to support her "friend Harry". You'll recall Daphne Dunne spent time with the couple in Sydney on Tuesday. She has met Harry several times over the years and was delighted to meet Meghan.
Next, Harry and Meghan visited Prime Minister Morrison and his wife Jenny at Kirribilli House.
A video from the meeting.
The PM put quite a bit of thought into a gift for Baby Sussex. The Mail reports: "Speaking to Nova 969 hosts Fitzy and Whippa on Friday morning, the nation's leader said he'd chosen to gift May Gibbs children's books 'Snugglepot and Cuddlepie' to their future child. The iconic Australian author based the books off native wildlife found in the Blue Mountains region and called the series her 'bushland fantasy'.'When a young couple is having their first child, I just think that is one of the best things there is. I'm looking forward to congratulating them on that,' the PM told the hosts."
They also spent time with the leader of the opposition Bill Shorten and his wife Chloe at Admiralty House.
The Duchess looked effortlessly stylish in the Roksanda Athena two-tone dress (with thanks to Laura).
The £1,295 navy and light blue crepe piece is described as: "Roksanda Ilincic tells us that she's always had an affinity for '50s fashion – this 'Athena' dress almost looks like it's been plucked right out of the decade. Made from crepe that's just weighty enough to hold the A-line shape, this two-tone style is fitted through the bodice before falling to a gently pleated skirt." It's available in limited sizing at Harrods.
Meghan's wearing her Stuart Weitzman Legend pumps in haze beige.
Meghan accessorised with her Birks Bee Chic blue topaz earrings.
And the Birks Flex Wrap bracelet in white gold.
George Northwood is doing a fabulous job with Meghan's hair.
If you're just joining us, click here to read our earlier post.
Tomorrow's Schedule, Saturday 20 October:
- On Saturday 20th October, The Duke and Duchess will travel by boat to attend the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge on Cockatoo Island.
- In the evening, Their Royal Highnesses will attend a Reception hosted by the NSW Premier, The Honourable Gladys Berejiklian MP, inside the Opera House.
- They will attend the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 Opening Ceremony where The Duke of Sussex will give an address.
It feels like a good time to thank you all for reading and taking the time to comment. The tour has been fantastic thus far and it's still in its very early stages. Looking forward to the Invictus portion kicking off.