Harry & Meghan: Tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand - October 2018


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Couple now being driven to Kingfisher Resort.

Some photos showing what a delight Harry is - and what a great day he must have had.

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The official teddy of Qld that the couple were just presented with - made from Aussie wool.

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Meghan holding a different teddy at the jetty meet and greet.

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The Walkabout was set up awful. The people there to meet them were down on the beach or lining the road but looks like the couple mostly just greeted the people in the greeting line with a few members of the public mixed in. I am glad they went to the otherside of the fence and greeted the people through the fence but the entire set up was just terrible and looked bad.

Not sure what happened here today in regards to the walkabout but I hope they learn from their mistake and don't repeat it again this tour.

I am wondering if they tried to limit it for Meghan's sake but if you announce a public walkabout you actually have to actually meet the public.
 
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Information has been very patchy on this leg of the tour. From here they fly to Suva Fiji. I imagined they would fly commercial from Brisbane airport. But perhaps the Royal Australian Airforce will take them direct from Hervey Bay.
No idea at this stage what the arrangements are.
 
Tarlita said:
Information has been very patchy on this leg of the tour. From here they fly to Suva Fiji. I imagined they would fly commercial from Brisbane airport. But perhaps the Royal Australian Airforce will take them direct from Hervey Bay.
No idea at this stage what the arrangements are.
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On the Royal website it says they are flying to Suva on a charter flight.
 
Dman said:
No, it’s a dress with a split.
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And I bet she is super comfortable in it in the Qld heat Dman - but if some media are using the making of the banana bread to disparage Meghan, I can just imagine some of tomorrow's UK headlines.


I love Meghan's smile in this photo -

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And more fun on the jetty -

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I'm so annoyed that I had to work today and miss all the fun. Very glad that Meghan felt well enough to do a meet and greet at the jetty though. And what a wonderful, very spiritual experience for Harry earlier. A further piece of bitter snark from Amanda P I see. Another anti-Meghan article to add to all the others from her.

And so, on to Tonga and Fiji!
 
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Muhler said:
This video probably has been posted somewhere, but I haven't sen it so far, so here we go:

Harry got a giant bear-hug from a sailor.
Meghan got a hug too, but much more careful.

I hope Harry isn't to do any speeches the next couple of days, as I imagine he has to straighten out his ribs first. :lol:

See here: https://www.bt.dk/royale/sejler-broed-den-royale-protokol-loeftede-og-krammede-prins-harry
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I'm pretty sure Harry is giving a speech at the State Dinner in Suva tomorrow night.
 
Muhler said:
This video probably has been posted somewhere, but I haven't sen it so far, so here we go:

Harry got a giant bear-hug from a sailor.
Meghan got a hug too, but much more careful.

I hope Harry isn't to do any speeches the next couple of days, as I imagine he has to straighten out his ribs first. :lol:

See here: https://www.bt.dk/royale/sejler-broed-den-royale-protokol-loeftede-og-krammede-prins-harry
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It was on our news yesterday. Air Force veteran Rob Hufford.
Harry gave a short speech today on Fraser Island.
 
Terri Terri said:
Just reposting this information since these visits start today.
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I haven't been too worried about it as there is NO WAY Harry would step foot either place with her if there was any significant risk. Thanks for sharing though! It is nice to read confirmation! :)
 
Muhler said:
This video probably has been posted somewhere, but I haven't sen it so far, so here we go:

Harry got a giant bear-hug from a sailor.
Meghan got a hug too, but much more careful.

I hope Harry isn't to do any speeches the next couple of days, as I imagine he has to straighten out his ribs first. :lol:

See here: https://www.bt.dk/royale/sejler-broed-den-royale-protokol-loeftede-og-krammede-prins-harry
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There is a good quality video on KP’ Twitter. Harry was so nervous when the guy turned around to hug Meghan. :lol:
 
Loved the bear hug! The whole sailing event was so much fun to watch. And I always love cycling. It was nice to see Harry so in his element with IG. I really wish they were doing the whole games.

I also really liked the engagements Harry did on Fraser, and I am kind of glad it was only him. Both because I am happy Meghan had some downtime, but also because I think with just Harry, the reporting focused on the beautiful indigenous rituals that Harry partook in. Harry's speech was well-delivered and he seemed to really be into these engagements.

Also, cheers to the cheeky one who told Harry he looks better in person right before his speech lol.
 
Tonight kicks off at 4pm local time. Really looking forward to this part of the tour, especially Meghan with the UN Women.
 
ACO said:
Tonight kicks off at 4pm local time. Really looking forward to this part of the tour, especially Meghan with the UN Women.
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That was one of the highlights for me when the schedule was announced. I can't wait to see her back with UN Women. I was super disappointed when some posters said for whatever reason, BRF can't do things with UN when it was announced the Duchess will start afresh with her charities. It's obviously not the case that BRF can't do at least some work with the humanitarian branch of UN.

One thing I noticed that when UN Women retweeted the events after KP announced the scheduling, UN Women retweeted the tweet, it also added Global Affairs Canada. So nice to see that connection as well.

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Our Markets for Change Project is elated over the announcement of HRH Duchess of Sussex's visit to Suva Market later this month to meet with #women market vendors. Thank you to @dfat @CanadaDev Suva City Council and Ministry for Local Govt. #MarketsforChange #EconomicEmpowermentUN Women Pacific added,

I feel like we've been live chatting about the events a lot on this trip, but haven't really posted much about the pieces that written about it. So I'll start posting some of my favorites.

https://www.news.com.au/entertainme...t/news-story/4e6e5cb4feddb465dbadfb20677b38c7

https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/...e-is-a-face-looking-back-at-him-a3968021.html

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/19/prince-harry-meghan-australia-duke-duchess-sussex

https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news...ex?CMP=share_btn_tw&__twitter_impression=true

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-meghan-australia-trip-win-place-royal-family-lite-dc5ttwbts
 
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jacqui24 said:
I feel like we've been live chatting about the events a lot on this trip, but haven't really posted much about the pieces that written about it. So I'll start posting some of my favorites.

https://www.news.com.au/entertainme...t/news-story/4e6e5cb4feddb465dbadfb20677b38c7

https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/...e-is-a-face-looking-back-at-him-a3968021.html

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/19/prince-harry-meghan-australia-duke-duchess-sussex

https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news...ex?CMP=share_btn_tw&__twitter_impression=true

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-meghan-australia-trip-win-place-royal-family-lite-dc5ttwbts
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Interesting articles, whether I agree or disagree with some of the information, it is nice to read well written articles. I didn’t read the Times article since one has to sign up for it.

The Evening Standard article, is brilliantly written! The picture that Kensington Palace, released of Harry practicing his speech while Meghan listened attentively is one of my favourites. It speaks so much about their relationship. This article “Prince Harry has spent much of his life alone in a crowd — now there is a face looking back at him with love”, supports the picture fittingly.
 
Although it never dampened his enthusiasm for the people he was meeting and his being 100% involved in the causes he supported, watching Harry, you could sense that there was something missing with him. Especially when he was seen around other family members and especially when he was with children.

Things have ramped up with Harry and he's not only more enthusiastic but also it seems that an 1000 watt light bulb has been switched on. Every little thing he does now with Meghan by his side illuminates how much he cares and how much this woman means to him and how much he feels totally complete. Even watching Harry with solo engagements, there's a new zest element added to them. Harry totally comes across as a guy thats found his spot on top of the world and has embraced it and revels in it and from what I've seen on this tour with Harry and Meghan both, its contagious.

I guess love does make the world go around. ?
 
Harry and Meghan's wedding choir will be live in the studio, on Channel 7's "The Morning Show" this morning, any Oz posters who would like to see them again. They will be performing.


A photo of the couple and the paramedics who's Facebook photo went viral -

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Harry making sure the teddy he is holding is seen in the photo.


Currently 8.45am in Qld, and TV crossovers to the marina in Hervey Bay where the couple will disembark from Fraser are expecting them there in about an hour.

Fiji is two hours ahead of Qld I think.

Oz TV reporters live crossing from Fiji for both 7 and 9 all morning, so we should get good coverage of the happenings there.

Will or won't Meghan drink the kava?


More photos from the jetty meet and greet -

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The press are travelling with the Sussexes today. They are boarding the plane now.
 
ACO said:
The press are travelling with the Sussexes today. They are boarding the plane now.
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Do you mean the press are boarding a plane ACO?

The couple are still heading from Fraser to Hervey - about a twenty minute boat ride - according to TV.

Channel 7 awaiting a live cross when they get to the mainland marina.

Boat just docked.

Staff off the boat, but not the couple yet.

A crowd waiting for them.

Off to an ad break. :lol:
 
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Terri Terri said:
Which link are you using?
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"The Morning Show", Channel 7 Oz TV.

(Wedding choir just did "Stand by Me".)


Now live footage, Meghan in white shirt, black trousers, hair up - both in sunnies. Meghan in brown flats.

A little girl who met them yesterday, managed to give them a toy whale.

Terri Terri said:
Which link are you using?
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Video now on the Channel 9 link Terri Terri. (Sorry, can't post videos, only photos.)

(And we should get to see them board their plane when they get to the airport.)
 
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Terri Terri said:
Thank you for the additional details!
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Here's a screen grab Terri Terri.

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Photos should be up soon. Keep an eye on the Daily Mail articles - UK gets newer photos ahead of Australian version I've noticed.

Have a great tour day - Fiji is giving them two ceremonial welcomes today, and Meghan is going shopping in the market tomorrow!

Photos coming onto the internet now.

Here are a couple - bigger, better ones will no doubt follow soon.

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