Day 1: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Tour of New Zealand
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive in Wellington for the first day of their four-day tour of New Zealand.
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With tears, applause and the gifting of a buzzy bee toy, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have wrapped up their public meet and greet in Wellington.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent some of their evening walking about the Pukeahu National War Memorial park in the capital shaking handswith their screaming fans - leaving emotional messes in their wake.
One inconsolable fan was still crying at least five or 10 minutes after meeting Meghan.
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Elizabeth Garlick brought a sign saying "pregnancy suits you", a nod to Meghan's role in the hit TV show Suits.
"I shook her hand and touched her elbow, we really were embracing each other," Garlick said.
She brought her some kowhai leaves and congratulated her on the baby.
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, meet with Jacinda Ardern. Photo / Pool
Britain's Prince Harry with his wife wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex meet with leader of the opposition Simon Bridges and his wife Natalie Bridges. Photo / Pool
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle greet fans in Wellington. Photo / Chris Jackson / Getty Images
The Duchess of Sussex is given a brooch by Alexandra MacKay. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Some of the gifts handed over to the royals include multiple bags of pineapple lumps, a large dog soft toy and a handmade brooch, which Meghan chose to wear.
The broach designer, Alexandra MacKay, 10, from Wellington said she was in shock after meeting the Duchess and having her accept the red rose brooch she made this morning with her friend Rebecca Sainsbury, 10.
A moment everyone was waiting for finally eventuated with the Duke given a buzzy bee toy for their impending arrival. Harry raised it above his head victoriously.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with Sir Richard Taylor. Photo / Mark Mitchell
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Meghan appeared to be the star of the show, with screams of "I love you Meghan" ringing through the air throughout their walkabout.
"I loved her before she became a Duchess," said Jessa Turnbull, who used to watch Meghan on Suits.
Turnbull was hoping for a close up look at the Duchess.
