PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle will finally wrap up their marathon 16-day royal tour today, following a staggering 76 engagements across Australia, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand. But before they fly back to London, the couple are spending the day in Rotorua. DUCHESS OF SUSSEX ’S SWEET MOMENT WITH YOUNG FAN Just in case you were in any doubt that Meghan will be a great mum, check out these adorable pictures of her meeting a little girl in Rotorua on Wednesday. Two-year-old Catalina Rivera managed to get through the railings during a walkabout at Government Gardens and the Duchess was immediately taken by her young fan. A smiling Meghan bent down to say hello and chat to the little girl before giving Catalina a hug. The little girl was “very happy” to get a hug from the pregnant Duchess, the New Zealand Herald reported. Judging by Meghan’s reaction it’s not just Prince Harry that is hoping the couple has a baby girl. MEGHAN’S SEE THROUGH DRESS Yep, you read that right. The Duchess met with crowds this afternoon in a stunning blue dress — that appeared to be quite see-through on the bottom half. Perhaps it didn’t look quite so revealing in the mirror? ROYALS’ SWEET MOMENT In one of the more “awwwwww!”-inducing moments of their tour, Harry and Meghan met a kiwi chick this afternoon which had only hatched from its egg minutes earlier. Royal correspondents on the scene report that Harry and Meghan named two newborn kiwi chicks Tihei (Maori for ‘sneeze’) and Koha (Maori for ‘gift’) during the visit. The glamorous royals changed outfits after the morning’s activities, with the Duchess of Sussex donning Givenchy, and the Duke swapping his grey suit for beige pants and a black shirt for their visit to the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rainbow Springs. And while we’re feeling all warm and fuzzy, how beautiful are these two photos of the royals, taken during their hatchery visit? How do they look this good on day 16 of an overseas trip? By this stage of a holiday we’d be wearing an inside-out unwashed t-shirt and sporting serious sunburn: WALKING IN THE WOODS They’re on the home stretch now — Harry and Meghan’s visit to the suspended walkways of Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua is their final official engagement of this royal tour. As royal correspondent Emily Andrews pointed out on Twitter, it’s engagement number SEVENTY SIX of the tour. We’re exhausted FOR them. MEGHAN’S SPECIAL NECKLACE For the final day of activities, Meghan dressed in a navy long-sleeved, knee-length Stella McCartney dress and Manolo Blahnik heels, with her hair pulled back into her trademark bun. But it was her unique necklace which drew the most attention. The large green stone — or Pounama — holds special meaning, as it’s only found in the South Island of New Zealand, and has spiritual significance. The necklace is from leading Māori designer Kiri Nathan, and according to the brand’s website, “each piece holds its own mana (integrity, strength) denoting status and power”. Pounama is traditionally handed down as a valued heirloom or given as a gift to affirm relationships, peace, love and safe journeys. It was given to the Duchess of Sussex by New Zealand’s Governor-General Patsy Reddy upon the royals’ arrival on Sunday. HARRY GUSHES OVER NEW ZEALAND “JOY” The first item on today’s itinerary was a pōwhiri — a Māori welcoming ceremony — at Te Papaiouru Marae, where Harry and Meghan were both given special cloaks. During the ceremony, Harry delivered a heartwarming speech where he spoke of the “joys” of meeting “so many young New Zealanders” during their visit. “There are creative, gifted and caring Te Aarawa Rangatahi (young people) here, who are using their talents to preserve and promote the Māori language, to support mental wellbeing, and to achieve in areas that will benefit their communities and their country,” he told the crowd. At one point during the speeches, a barefoot Meghan stood on stage, surrounded by others who had also taken off their shoes. On their way into the dining hall for a luncheon, Harry and Meghan chatted with a long line of schoolkids who had been waiting patiently to get a glimpse of the royals. The couple also met with 2014 MasterChef New Zealand winners Karena and Kasey Bird, who prepared the menu for the royals and other invited guests. Following lunch, the royal entourage left the marae, headed for the Rainbow Springs Nature Park. MEGHAN STUNNED BY OLD FRIEND Meghan reacted with shock after spotting an old friend in the crowd during a public walkabout in New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — accompanied by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern — had just wrapped up their public walkabout on Tuesday and were about to leave the Viaduct Harbour in Auckland when the former Suits star noticed Hannah Sergel, 20, standing amid thousands of fans. the wee “oh my god” when she realises it’s me 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/aHOfAty6a1 — hannah (@bellisariho) October 30, 2018 Meghan’s jaw dropped and she doubled back, embracing Hannah whom she’d used to follow on Instagram before she deactivated her accounts. “She said ‘thank you for getting in touch,’ and then she gave me a hug and said she would read my letter that I gave her,” Hannah told New Zealand’s 1 NEWS. “I was friends with her on Instagram before she had to deactivate her account. We used to have conversations and stuff on there. She would tell me to do well at university and encourage me to be myself.” Hannah added that it “means the world” to her that Meghan had recognised her. “I am so shaky and flustered. When I first saw her, I cried,” she told the outlet afterwards. To top it off, Hannah posted on Twitter a short time later that the prime minister had “DM’d” (direct messaged) her with a photo of the encounter. She also admitted that Ms Ardern had to comfort her because she was “such a mess” after meeting Meghan. she just sent me this photo of meghan noticing me... we are now best friends pic.twitter.com/2yvA9g1Giv — hannah (@bellisariho) October 30, 2018 The prime minister has also clearly bonded with Meghan during their short time together, offering up gushing praise for the pregnant royal at a formal reception in Auckland last night. Ms Ardern told Meghan she thought she was “incredible” for the way she’d handled the exhausting tour, which started more than two weeks ago. Subscribe to our daily podcast From The Newsroom on your podcast provider. CHRIS LILLY’S HILARIOUS ROYAL “ENCOUNTER” Australian comedian Chris Lilley, the man behind hit shows Summer Heights High and We Can Be Heroes, has hilariously revived one of his most popular characters in honour of the royal tour. Lilley shared a fan-edited Instagram video of Ja’mie King — from mockumentary series Ja’mie: Private School Girl — doing an interpretative dance, spliced together with footage of Harry and Meghan watching a different performance during a visit to a school. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were treated to a private performance by Ja’mie King,” he joked in the caption.<doc-sep>Another day, another wardrobe malfunction. While on the final leg of their royal tour, Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, took a minute to greet fans while on a walkabout in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Wednesday. The pregnant 37-year-old paired a royal blue Givenchy short-sleeve sweater with a knit skirt and suede, navy heels for one of her final tour ensembles. But the pleated skirt revealed a little bit more than was probably intended. In photos captured of the Duchess greeting fans, it is easy to see through the pleated design to reveal what the royal was wearing underneath. It is possible that Meghan's "malfunction" was merely the Duchess getting in on the sheer dress trend that is a current staple in Hollywood — but a see-through skirt is not something Queen Elizabeth would likely approve. Just last week Meghan suffered another fashion snafu when she was snapped with a price tag still on her dress while getting off an airplane with her husband in the Kingdom of Tonga. The price tag was clearly left on the dress and, thanks to a strong gust of wind while Meghan and Harry deplaned, the world was able to see the royal's accidental fashion faux pas. But throughout the 16 days of their royal tour, Meghan has also shown off some spectacular looks. While in Fiji at the state dinner on Oct. 23, the former "Suits" star was snapped cradling her budding baby bump while glowing in an azure blue, cape-sleeved gown. The Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to the host country by sporting the Fiji blue ensemble, according to Entertainment Tonight. The Duchess accessorized her look with a glimmering pair of diamond, chandelier earrings.<doc-sep>
Products in this story are independently selected and featured editorially. If you make a purchase using these links we may earn commission. Meghan Markle knew exactly where to look for her final outfit of the royal tour: Prince Harry's closet Meghan Markle Adorably Bundles Up in Prince Harry's Jacket for New Zealand Forest Walk Meghan Markle knew exactly where to look for her final outfit of the royal tour: Prince Harry‘s closet! On Wednesday, local time, the royal couple completed the final (76th!) engagement of their 16-day tour — a trip to the Redwoods Treewalk Rotorua in New Zealand for a journey along the walkway of suspension bridges between 117-year-old Redwood trees. After wearing two navy dresses by both of her wedding dress designers — Stella McCartney for a formal pōwhiri and luncheon, then Givenchy to meet newly hatched kiwis and greet the public — the mom-to-be changed into a more casual ensemble for their outdoor appearance. Meghan paired her dark , one of her go-to brands for casual wear, with a black Norrøna "Oslo" Puffer Jacket — which Harry wore a few days prior for the duo’s visit to the scenic Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. meghan-markle Credit: Paul Edwards - Pool/Getty; Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex tour of New Zealand - 31 Oct 2018 Meghan Markle wearing the jacket | Credit: REX/Shutterstock The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit New Zealand - Day 2 Prince Harry wearing the jacket | Credit: Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage As they left their final event of their tour, Harry and Meghan walked out of the Redwood forest holding hands as Harry turned to reporters and said: “It’s been great — thanks guys.” They’re set to head back to London on Thursday. The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit New Zealand - Day 4 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth - Pool/Getty Images The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit New Zealand - Day 4 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | Credit: Kirsty Wigglesworth - Pool/Getty Images They walked through the forest hand-in-hand, continuing their tour-long PDA.