Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Royal tour LIVE: Meghan glows in white at Tonga dinner
MEGHAN Markle has stunned in a white dress as she attended an evening reception and dinner with Prince Harry, after the royal couple arrived in Tonga today for the next leg of their 16-day overseas tour which has already seen them visit Australia and Fiji.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrive in Tonga
Meghan changed into the beautiful gown for the evening event, after landing in Tonga wearing a red dress by Self-Portrait.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were met at Fua'amotu Airport by Princess Angelika Latufuipeka and royal couple received a warm welcome to the country.
Schoolchildren who had been given the day off lined the streets waving flags and cheering at the duke and duchess as they travelled from the airport to the capital of Nuku'alof.
Before Harry and Meghan set off for Tonga, Fiji's President, Major General Jioji Konrote, thanked the royal couple for their visit.
He said: “Thank you for coming to Fiji and gracing us with your much welcome but very short visit.
"It's good to know that you promise to come back. May Almighty God be with you now and in the future."
And the duke opened his speech with the traditional Fijian greeting “Bula”.
Harry said: "Thank you to the people of Fiji for the warm welcome we have received during our visit.
“The duchess and I are leaving with special memories of your beautiful country and look forward to returning in the future."
Follow below for live updates on everything that happens on day ten of the Royal tour (all times in BST):
10.15am update: Harry thanks Tonga’s education minister for giving schoolchildren day off
Harry has thanked Tonga’s education minister for giving schoolchildren the day off as the royal couple arrived in the country.
Youngsters lined the streets between the airport and Tonga’s capital Nuku'alofa, waving flags at the visiting royals.
Harry said to Penisimani Fifita: "Thank you for giving the schoolchildren the day off, to line the street from the airport.
"It was very nice to see so many Tongan flags."
10.00am update: Meghan’s nod to Princess Diana
Meghan reminded fans of her spectacular royal wedding as she paid a touching tribute to Princess Diana to meet the King and Queen of Tonga.
The duchess was spotted wearing Diana’s dazzling aquamarine ring on her right hand she made her way to the evening reception.
The last time Meghan was seen wearing the ring was on her Windsor wedding day in May when she stunned in her second gown - a white floor-length Stella McCartney dress.
9.20am update: Harry delivers special message from the Queen
Harry has delivered a special message from his grandmother the Queen to Tonga’s monarchs at the evening do.
The message said: "Your Majesties, it gives me great pleasure that my grandson and his wife are visiting the Kingdom of Tonga.
"Our two families have enjoyed a deep and warm friendship over many years, and I hope that our close relationship continues with the next generation.
"To this day, I remember with fondness Queen Salote's attendance at my own Coronation, while Prince Philip and I have cherished memories from our three wonderful visits to your country in 1953, 1970 and 1977.
"In the months and years ahead, I wish Your Majesties and the people of Tonga every good fortune and happiness."
9.00am update: Meghan advised to "take care of herself"
Pregnant Meghan has been advised to "take care of herself" at the reception, where the duchess met Justice Charles Cato, a New Zealand judge, and his Russian wife Miriam.
Mrs Cato said: "I asked, how does she feel? She responded 'Very well, thank you.' I said 'No visible signs yet!"'
The duchess looked down at the front of her dress and laughed in agreement.
Mrs Cato added: "As a doctor, I was a bit concerned about her taking all these long trips. I'm a mother of two. I know how it feels.
"I asked her to take care of herself. She promised to do so."
7.10am update: Meghan stuns in white dress
Meghan has showed off a hint of her baby bump in a full-length white dress for the reception and dinner.
06.14am update: Meghan and Harry meet the King and Queen of Tonga
The royal couple have arrived at Consular House in Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa for a private audience with King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u.
Meghan and Harry will then attend a reception and dinner, featuring traditional entertainment.
4.00am update: Meghan suffers fashion faux pas
Meghan dazzled in stunning red Self Portrait dress as she landed in Tonga on the tenth day of her Royal Tour with Prince Harry, but it did not take long for the world to realise that she actually suffered a an unfortunate and awkward fashion faux pas.
The Duchess of Sussex arrived to Tonga with her husband this morning to attend several Royal engagements, starting with an official welcome ceremony at Fua’amotu International Airport.
As she stepped on the red carpet, it appeared Meghan had a minor mishap when it came to her new red bright dress.
The gown’s tag was still attached and was photographed hanging off the back of her dress.
03.51am update: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrive in Tonga!
Meghan and Prince Harry have just arrived in Tonga and they will receive an official welcome at the airport.
The Duchess has changed into self-portrait red dress, which highlights her baby bump
2.24am update: It's a wrap! Prince Harry and Meghan leave for Tonga
Prince Harry thanked all the Fijans for such a warm welcome to him and Meghan before he unveiled the state of Sgt Taliasi Labalaba.
The couple is now heading to Tonga for another official welcome.
They are expected to arrive there in the couple of hours.
01.45am update: 'Royals will never be forgotten here as a family'
Veteran British Army soldier Romanu Naceva said the "Royals will never be forgotten here asa a family" after meeting the Duke and the Duchess of Sussex.
Mr Naceva, 78, claimed he has seen the Royals several times but meeting Meghan and Harry on Tuesday was the clsoes he had ever been to them.
He said: "We shook hands, it was great!"
“It was nice to see His Royal Highness come with a smile like that.
“I do not think the Royals will ever be forgotten here as a family.”
01.19am update: Prince Harry drinks more Kava
Prince Harry has sampled for the third time Kava, a traditional Fijan drink.
According to reports, the beverage could cause mild hallucinations and euphoria.
The pregnant Duchess of Sussex, as expected, passed up the opportunity to drink it.
The ban was put into effect on January 13, 2003 because of fears for liver damage when taking kava supplements.
According to WebMD, there are “big safety concerns surrounding kava” with “many cases of liver damage and even some deaths” being linked to the consumption of the substance.
But in one study, researchers reported that “there is no evidence for serious liver damage in kava-using populations in Pacific Island societies or in Indigenous Australians who have used aqueous kava extracts”.
12.43am update: Duchess looks stunning in green
Meghan dazzled in a fitted midi-dress from Jason Wu as she stepped out the car at Nadi airport.
She matched the outfit with gold earrings.
Prince Harry is sporting a grey suit.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend memorial in Fiji
12.25am update: Meghan and Harry have arrived at Nadi airport
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have just arrived at Nadi airport.
12.15am update: Where did the couple stay last night?
When Meghan and Harry arrive at Nadi airport today, they would have spent the night at a 5-star island resort in Northern Lau.
The three private villas are made with natural materials and it is possible to have supper and yoga under the star on the beach.
12.06am update: Harry and Meghan expected to arrive in less than hour
The Duke and the Duchess of Sussex will shortly arrive at Nadi Airport.
Hundreds of locals are waiting for the local duo since early this morning.
The Royal pair will have a formal welcome before unveling the statue of a British-Fijan SAS soldier.
Additional reporting by Martina Bet.