The Duke and Duchess of Sussex concluded day one of their royal tour with a reception at Admiralty House this afternoon.
Harry and Meghan joined Australians from a broad range of sectors including charity and community, business and industry, arts and culture, sport and entertainment.
It's been a day filled with gifts and congratulatory wishes following the wonderful news the Duke and Duchess are expecting their first child in Spring 2019. Indeed, they met a number of parents and excited children throughout their events in Sydney. Below, Meghan with singer Missy Higgins and her daughter Luna. Missy told the Duchess "Cherish each moment because it goes by so fast. It really does."
Hannah Furness reports: 'At a reception, the Duchess met Eddie Woo, a maths teacher and YouTube star, who told her about his three children, aged five, seven and 10, who require "a lot of energy". His wife Michelle said: “There’s no rest, but it’s so rewarding.” The Duchess laughed, before telling them: “We’re ready! We’re excited to join the club.”
During his first speech of the tour, Harry couldn't help but mention Baby Sussex. "We genuinely couldn't think of a better place to announce the upcoming baby, whether it's a boy or a girl," he said, looking over at Meghan. "It is great to be back in Australia. And especially even more so as this is my wife's first visit here, so I’m very excited to show her this incredible country of yours, perhaps not Kangaroo Flats military training area in Darwin though!". Harry said he is "particularly grateful to the Australian Government for hosting the Invictus Games, which the whole country has embraced with great enthusiasm" and added: "We’re both delighted to be here and really impressed to see you serving beer and tea at an afternoon reception, in true Aussie style."
The Duke and Duchess met Dr Richard Harris, an anaesthetist and experienced cave diver who was key to the to the Tham Luang cave rescue effort in Thailand earlier this year.
The Duchess wore an olive green shirt dress by American fashion designer Brandon Maxwell. Meghan's Fashion correctly notes Meghan's dress is the Pleated Button-Up Shirt Dress from the Spring/Summer 2019 Collection. The dress is designed with a collared neckline, belted waist and full pleated skirt. It's available for pre-order at Moda Operandi.
Harry and Meghan joined Australians from a broad range of sectors including charity and community, business and industry, arts and culture, sport and entertainment.
It's been a day filled with gifts and congratulatory wishes following the wonderful news the Duke and Duchess are expecting their first child in Spring 2019. Indeed, they met a number of parents and excited children throughout their events in Sydney. Below, Meghan with singer Missy Higgins and her daughter Luna. Missy told the Duchess "Cherish each moment because it goes by so fast. It really does."
Hannah Furness reports: 'At a reception, the Duchess met Eddie Woo, a maths teacher and YouTube star, who told her about his three children, aged five, seven and 10, who require "a lot of energy". His wife Michelle said: “There’s no rest, but it’s so rewarding.” The Duchess laughed, before telling them: “We’re ready! We’re excited to join the club.”
During his first speech of the tour, Harry couldn't help but mention Baby Sussex. "We genuinely couldn't think of a better place to announce the upcoming baby, whether it's a boy or a girl," he said, looking over at Meghan. "It is great to be back in Australia. And especially even more so as this is my wife's first visit here, so I’m very excited to show her this incredible country of yours, perhaps not Kangaroo Flats military training area in Darwin though!". Harry said he is "particularly grateful to the Australian Government for hosting the Invictus Games, which the whole country has embraced with great enthusiasm" and added: "We’re both delighted to be here and really impressed to see you serving beer and tea at an afternoon reception, in true Aussie style."
The Duke and Duchess met Dr Richard Harris, an anaesthetist and experienced cave diver who was key to the to the Tham Luang cave rescue effort in Thailand earlier this year.
The Duchess wore an olive green shirt dress by American fashion designer Brandon Maxwell. Meghan's Fashion correctly notes Meghan's dress is the Pleated Button-Up Shirt Dress from the Spring/Summer 2019 Collection. The dress is designed with a collared neckline, belted waist and full pleated skirt. It's available for pre-order at Moda Operandi.
Readers will recall Meghan wore the hugely popular summery yellow dress by the designer for a Commonwealth Youth reception in July. Maxwell has been Lady GaGa's fashion director since 2012 and dresses everyone from Reese Witherspoon to Jennifer Aniston.
The Duchess accessorised with Diana's jewel encrusted gold butterfly earrings from earlier in the day.
The Palace told reporters they are from Diana's private collection. Prince Harry likely gifted them to his wife at some point over the last year.
It's lovely to see treasures from Diana's jewellery box emerge again.
And Diana's gold bracelet with blue stones.
Bethan Holt writes:
Meghan completed the look with beige leather pumps. Perth Fashion identified them as the Tamara Mellon Rebel 105 Capretto style.
And that's a wrap for Day One of the tour! If you're just joining us, click here catch up on Harry and Meghan's eventful day in Sydney.
Tomorrow, the couple will spend the day in Dubbo.
What did you think of Day One? :)
The Duchess accessorised with Diana's jewel encrusted gold butterfly earrings from earlier in the day.
The Palace told reporters they are from Diana's private collection. Prince Harry likely gifted them to his wife at some point over the last year.
It's lovely to see treasures from Diana's jewellery box emerge again.
And Diana's gold bracelet with blue stones.
Bethan Holt writes:
'Another touching addition to the duchess’s day one look was a pair of earrings and bracelet from the private collection of Diana, Princess of Wales. The butterfly studs worn by Meghan were debuted by Diana during a 1986 tour to Canada while a gold and blue stone bracelet was another favourite of the princess.
These are not the first pieces from Diana’s jewellery box which Meghan has revived; for her evening wedding reception, she wore an Asprey aquamarine cocktail ring which the princess had debuted just a year before her death.'
Meghan completed the look with beige leather pumps. Perth Fashion identified them as the Tamara Mellon Rebel 105 Capretto style.
And that's a wrap for Day One of the tour! If you're just joining us, click here catch up on Harry and Meghan's eventful day in Sydney.
Tomorrow, the couple will spend the day in Dubbo.
- The Duke and Duchess will fly to the town of Dubbo, situated on the Macquarie River, 300 kilometres northwest of Sydney. On arrival in Dubbo, The Duke and Duchess will visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn more about the life-saving role the aviation service provides for people living in rural and regional areas.
- With most of the state of New South Wales suffering from drought, Their Royal Highnesses will see first-hand the hardships local farmers are facing by visiting a local property. The Duke and Duchess will then travel to Victoria Park to join people from Dubbo and surrounding areas at a picnic in the park to celebrate community spirit within the region. Members of the public are invited to attend, and His Royal Highness will give an address.
- In the afternoon, The Duke and Duchess will visit a local school working to improve the education outcomes of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Students will open up their classrooms to present their work and participate in a session of netball and touch football drills on the school oval, highlighting the importance of sport in education.
What did you think of Day One? :)