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Sydney — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have started the first day of official engagements on a royal tour of Australia.

Meghan wore a tight-fitting cream dress by Australian designer Karen Gee that barely revealed a royal bump as they were welcomed at an event Tuesday.

The news of the pregnancy was announced after Prince Harry and the American former actress arrived in Sydney 15 hours before their first public function.

Among those taken by surprise were their Sydney hosts Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Lynne Cosgrove.

The governor general, who represents Queen Elizabeth II, Australia's head of state, sent staff to buy a toy kangaroo and tiny pair of Australian sheep skin boots for their pregnant guest.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

After meeting with the Governor-General the couple attended a special ceremony at the Taronga Zoo.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

Thereafter the Duke and Duchess greeted thousands of fans including war widow Daphne Dunne who Prince Harry has met before during his 2015 and 2017 trips to Australia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

The royal couple ended their walkabout with a tour of the Sydney Opera House. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tour Australia.

(Photos: Getty Images/AP)




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