MEGHAN Markle loving held a brolly over hubby Prince Harry as downpour drench their Oz farm visit. The Duchess of Sussex smiled at him as he delivered a speech on Wednesday morning in a drought hit farm that had been praying for rain. 12 Meghan holds an umbrella as Prince Harry delivers a speech in the rain Credit: AFP or licensors The Prince told the cheering crowd: "It's alright, I've got my wife" as the heavens opened. He laughed and stumbled over his words as the showers got heavier as he spoke, soaking his blue shirt. An emotional speech addressed his own battles with mental health after the death of his mother Princess Diana, and paid tribute to "salt of the earth" Australian people. Pregnant Meghan earlier told the farm community that she was "running on adrenaline" during the extensive tour of Down Under. 12 The pair shelter under a brolly from the downpour Credit: AP:Associated Press 12 Harry laughed as the rain got heavier as he spoke Credit: Reuters 12 Harry's shirt is soaked through and he even joked the rain was a gift Credit: Reuters Harry told the crowd: "Honest, hard working and tough as they come and that resilience, sense of humour and commitment to the land are the qualities that make you unique." He also renewed his pledge to tackle mental health issues - telling the crowd rural communities. Harry added: "We are all in this together. Asking for help was one of the best decisions I ever made." Meghan smiled supportively as he spoke to the elated crowd. The pair were visiting drought-hit farms in Victoria Park, Dubbo. He told the rural community: "I know that life has not been easy. "It must be hard not to lose hope when you endure so many dry months knowing you are powerless to do anything about it." 12 Prince Harry speaks to the community as his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex holds an umbrella under heavy rain while Dubbo mayor Ben Shields looks on Credit: AFP or licensors 12 Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react as they look out towards the heavy rain and storm Credit: Getty Images - Getty 12 People brave the elements to perform a traditional dance for the Royal couple Credit: AP:Associated Press 12 Steady Harry...The Prince checks his footing after the deluge Credit: The Mega Agency 12 The pair met football and netball teams who waited in the torrential rain to meet them Credit: Getty Images - Getty He even quipped at the end of the speech: "The rain was a gift." But added: "Despite welcome rain it's going to take a lot more and a long time to recover." They then met football and netball teams who had waited in the torrential downpour to shake their hands. Earlier the royal pair rolled up their sleeves to feed cows and help with other rustic duties. The Duchess of Sussex even rustled up a banana bread to bring to the picnic. She reportedly made the treat last night in the kitchen at Admiralty House. 12 Meghan and Harry muck in at a farm in Australia Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun 12 Megan shed her blazer to get physical on the farm Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun Harry and Meghan greet adorable children as they land in Dubbo, Australia And she looked keen to get down and dirty on the farm - even if her JCrew footwear wasn't the most appropriate for agricultural hard-labour. Farm family member Emily Carroll, 33, watched as Meghan played with her 13-month-old Ruby Carroll. She later said: "Meghan told me that she’s feeling pretty good so far, which is great, and that she’s running on adrenaline." “She said they’re doing 76 engagements in 16 days, with maybe one rest in the middle. She’s made for this royal business, isn’t she?” Emily added: “They’re both great with kids.” Benita Woodley, 20, fifth generation of the farm family, said: “Meghan said if you go to someone’s house you always bring something, so she did." 12 Meghan gets a cuddle from a five year old lad as she arrives in Dubbo Credit: Getty - Contributor Meghan Markle gives boy, 5, adorable hug as her and Prince Harry meet schoolkids Down Under Meghan and Harry were greeted with hugs and flowers as they arrived. Little Luke Vincent got up close and personal the royal couple, who announced they were expecting their first child on the eve of their first overseas tour together. Both Meghan and Harry got an adorable hug from Luke, five, who told the Prince he was his favourite person after Father Christmas. Mum-to-be Meghan arrived wearing jeans by Aussie brand Outland, a shirt from Maison Kitsune, Boots from J Crew and a jacket from her friend Serena Williams' collection and necklace by Natalie Marie. 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Hilarious moment Prince Harry swats away flies as woman delivers emotional speech We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368. You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.<doc-sep>Prince Harry is the cutest expectant dad! The 34-year-old Duke of Sussex was thrilled to have announced the news that he and his wife, Meghan Markle, were expecting their first child together on Monday. After a full day of events in Sydney, Australia, as a part of the couple’s two-week tour, Harry addressed the crowd at a reception held in the couple’s honor. “It’s great to be back in Australia, and especially even more so, this is my wife’s first trip here, so I’m very excited to show her this incredible country of yours,” Harry told the attendees. He shared some jokes with the Aussie crowd, as a beaming Markle, 37, looked on. “We’re both absolutely delighted to be here and to see you serving beer and tea at an afternoon reception in true Aussie style,” Harry quipped. “We also couldn’t think of a better place to announce the, er, upcoming baby. Boy or girl. So thank you very much.” - Father-to-be Prince Harry during a speech at this afternoon’s reception pic.twitter.com/HO5ZDGUaGa — Omid Scobie (@scobie) October 16, 2018 The slightly bashful Duke then addressed the elephant in the room, publicly acknowledging Markle’s pregnancy for the first time since the official announcement was released by Kensington Palace. "We also, genuinely, couldn’t think of a better place to announce, uh, the upcoming baby, be it a boy or girl, so thank you very much,” he said, grinning at his wife. The couple looked stunning at the event, with Markle dressed in an army green pleated Brandon Maxwell dress and cream-colored heels. 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PRINCE Harry has urged the people of Dubbo battling drought to seek the support they need, saying in his own darkest hours asking for help was the best thing he ever did. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at Dubbo’s Victoria Park to thunderous rounds of applause as the heavens opened over the drought-stricken city. MORE:The royal couple’s first day in pictures In the pouring rain, as his wife Meghan held an umbrella above him, Prince Harry delivered a message of hope, telling the crowd that the best thing about coming to the country was the people. “You are the salt of the earth, honest, hardworking and as tough as they come,” he said. “But I know that life has not been easy, you have just lived through two years of drought ... it must be hard not to lose hope when you endure so many dry months end on end knowing that you are powerless to do anything about it.” Play Video WATCH: 5-year-old Luke Vincent from Buninyong Public School has stolen the show, giving Prince Harry a big hug and stroking his beard. WATCH: 5-year-old Luke Vincent from Buninyong Public School has stolen the show, giving Prince Harry a big hug and stroking his beard. The newly-married prince told the crowd that part of being strong was having the courage to ask for help. “You must not silently suffer and, if I may speak personally, we are all in this together, because asking for help was some of the best decisions I ever made.” For the 15,000 strong crowd, the visit was a desperately needed boost to morale. Used to the often empty words of politicians, farmers in the crowd said they could tell Prince Harry’s speech came from the heart. “I just think that it’s lovely that they got off the beaten track and came out to Dubbo to speak with people affected by the drought,” Warren farmer Audrey Weston said. “He offered to stay for two weeks so we could have some more of the rain.” Fellow farmer Penny Blatchford from Gurley said Prince Harry’s time jackarooing on a farm near Roma in Queensland meant he understood country people. Ms Blatchford was also full of praise for the Duchess, who she says was impressed by one particular country approach to decoration. Camera Icon Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex sit down with the Woodleys family during a farm visit in Dubbo. Credit: AP “She’d never seen cotton used in flower arrangements before so when someone handed her a bouquet with cotton in it she turned to one of her minders said how beautiful it was,” she said. The day was one that seven-year-old Sienna Blackhall will never forget, she says despite the pouring rain she felt exactly like a princess after meeting the royal couple. “I met prince Harry and he said I really like your tiara, I think Meghan needs one like it,” she said. Earlier today, five-year-old Luke Vincent stole the show after he hugged Prince Harry and stroked his beard. The adorable boy also wrapped his arms around the Duchess and handed her a bunch of flowers.