These two. Honestly. Expectant parents and unnervingly photogenic couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a trip to Sydney's Bondi Beach on Friday morning. It was hard not to notice just how loving and affectionate they were the whole time. They held hands on the way there, for one thing. Ryan Pierse via Getty Images Prince Harry and and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk down to Bondi Beach with Waverley Mayor John Wakefield on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Ryan Pierse via Getty Images Meghan and Harry with some colourfully-clothed Australians. When they got to the beach, what do you think happened when Meghan leaned down to take off her Castañer espadrilles? Ryan Pierse via Getty Images Leaning to take off the shoe... Ryan Pierse via Getty Images ...and handing it over. Yup, that's right, Prince Harry leaned down to collect them from her. Of course. (Don't worry, we'll get to those gold lamé pants later.) They continued to touch affectionately once they were sitting down together. Chris Jackson via Getty Images Too sweet. ASSOCIATED PRESS Look at that. Look at them!! ! Dean Lewins via Getty Images Harry and Meghan join members of OneWave, a local surfing community group who raise awareness for mental health and wellbeing, at Bondi Beach. The duke and duchess were at Bondi Beach to meet with members of OneWave, a surf group dedicated to tackling mental health problems. The couple sat down in an "anti-bad vibes circle" and took part in "Fluro Friday," an event where people share their mental health issues before going surfing and doing yoga. The OneWave community embraced a colourful aesthetic — co-founders Grant Trebilco and Sam Schumacher are the people in the floral suit and gold pants, respectively — while Meghan was decked out in a dress by Australian designer Martin Grant. The group members who were there seemed excited to meet Meghan and Harry. Founded at Bondi Beach in 2013, the OneWave community has now spread to more than 100 beaches in over 20 countries, giving 10,000 people the chance to speak openly about mental health. #RoyalVisitAustraliapic.twitter.com/SZu6O38ONY — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 18, 2018 According to one reporter, Meghan told a woman she was chatting with that she got up at 4:30 to do yoga, despite her jet lag. Same. The couple have had many sweet moments over the course of the tour so far, like when Meghan held an umbrella for Harry while he was giving a speech about seeking help for mental health, and of course when they met maybe the cutest little kid of all time. And who can forget this sweet moment, from Thursday? When one hand isn't enough to hold the hand of your wife ❤️😭 #RoyalVisitAustraliapic.twitter.com/HtFN1pA0OM — Fox FM (@FoxFM) October 18, 2018 COME ON. Later in the day, the couple met with more children to discuss youth empowerment, and Harry climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge to plant the Invictus flag. The @WeAreInvictus flag has been raised after Prince Harry climbed the Harbour Bridge with Aussie PM @ScottMorrisonMP and @InvictusSydney competitors Luke Hill (swimming), Peter Rudland (cycling, wheelchair rugby) and Captain Ruth Hunt (indoor rowing, swimming). #GameOnDownUnderpic.twitter.com/ozf6cQFspI — Omid Scobie (@scobie) October 19, 2018 ROYALS: We feel like we are living our best lives just watching Prince Harry and Meghan Markle trek across Australia. Check out Harry scaling the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge! Looks like His Royal Highness has no problem with heights (see what we did there!) IN-07FR pic.twitter.com/4Y64VQDVsZ — CNN Newsource (@CNNNewsource) October 19, 2018 STEVE CHRISTO via Getty Images Look at them go! STEVE CHRISTO via Getty Images Prince Harry, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Invictus Games representatives climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. STEVE CHRISTO via Getty Images They did it! The 2018 Invictus Games begin in Sydney on Saturday. With files from Isabelle Khoo<doc-sep>Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been busy making the rounds in Australia on their first-ever royal tour as a married couple. The trip has been packed with appearances and engagements, amazing fashion courtesy of Meghan, and a lot of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's famous royal PDA. During a visit to Australia's famous Bondi Beach yesterday, Harry and Meghan, who are expecting their first child together next spring, took their PDA to adorable new heights. Here are all the sweetest photos of the couple's PDA at the Australian beach.<doc-sep>Sydney: British royals Harry and Meghan kicked off their shoes and donned tropical garlands Friday as they hit Sydney's famed Bondi beach for the latest stop on their Australian tour. Expectant Meghan put on a summer dress and set aside her high heels, while Harry ditched his usual suit for chinos as the couple lapped up cheers from Australian fans and enjoyed Bondi's surf. Despite morning fog, the pair met local surfers enjoying winter swells and sat down on the sand for a long chat with leaders of the OneWave group, which focuses on helping people improve mental health by getting outdoors. Signs screaming "G'day Harry and Meghan" greeted the royal couple, who have received a warm welcome from fans throughout the start of their 16-day pacific tour. "You hear people that met the Queen when she came here (in 1954)" said 26-year-old fan Christopher Cundle, "and they are still talking about it now. "I can easily see that that is one of the things I will be talking to my grandkids and future generations about. It was awesome." While half of Australians oppose having British monarchs as head of state, and the vast majority of citizens have carried on with business as usual during the visit, there has been sizable support for the celebrity couple at every stop. News that the Duchess of Sussex is pregnant has only made the crowds swell. She is the favourite royal of 11-year-old schoolgirl Mya. "I actually think it is amazing that she actually got to meet Harry and fall in love with him." Amid a torrent of fawning press coverage declaring Meghan the "Queen of hugs" and the prince receiving "buckets of love," the Australian Republican Movement is putting on a brave face. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very welcome visitors" the group said at the start of the trip, pointedly adding that "Australians of all ages know the difference between this wonderful event and the questions of our nation's identity and future." In a 1999 referendum, 55 percent of Australians voted against replacing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state, although polls indicate support for republicanism has grown since then. The opposition Labor party has promised a plebiscite on the issue if it wins a general election expected in 2019. Later on Friday the prince strapped on a harness and scaled the Sydney Harbour Bridge to hoist a flag of the Invictus Games, a sports championship for wounded military personnel. On Monday the pair will go to Queensland's Fraser Island, the world's largest sand island, before jetting off to Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.<doc-sep>Prince Harry got into the spirit of the occasion by slipping a blue lei around his neck, to match his shirt of the same colour, while his wife was given a pink one.<doc-sep>
Harry and Meghan have arrived at Sydney's Bondi Beach in the latest stop on their tour of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. The parents-to-be met a community surfing group called OneWave, which raises awareness of mental health. Members of the group were wearing bright colours for Fluoro Friday, a OneWave event where people share their experiences with mental health issues and interact with others while surfing and doing yoga. Image: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are touring Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji Image: Harry and Meghan visited OneWave, a local surfing group raising awareness for mental health The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sat in a circle on the beach with some group members and after 15 minutes talking about mental health issues, they joined a group hug. Image: The couple listened to young people discuss mental health issues Mental health has long been a passion of Harry's and he has spoken about how his own mental health suffered following the death of his mother when he was 12. He has previously said he took up boxing to deal with his feelings of aggression before he finally sought counselling. He told the group on the beach: "Each and every one of us will experience poor mental health, it doesn't discriminate." Image: Harry and Meghan are set to meet Australia's opposition leader He and Meghan, who were married in May, had arrived early in the morning to cheers and screams from hundreds of people, before they were given garlands - pink for Meghan and blue for Harry. Image: Harry and Meghan appeared happy and relaxed as they joined the OneWave group The duchess was wearing a maxi dress by Australian designer Martin Grant, while Harry opted for a blue shirt and beige chinos. Image: Meghan is hugged by a member of OneWave They had both arrived at the beach wearing shoes but Harry went barefoot first, before Meghan decided to follow, handing her espadrilles to her husband. Image: Hundreds of people waited on Bondi Beach to meet Harry and Meghan Charlotte Waverley, 35, met the couple and said she had discussed pregnancy with the duchess. She said: "Meghan told me that pregnancy was like having jet lag. "She said she was up at 4.30am this morning doing yoga in her room as she couldn't sleep." Image: Harry and Meghan sat with the OneWave group on the beach Four lifeguards who star in the TV show Bondi Rescue presented the royals with a mini lifeguard uniform for their first child, who is due in spring. One of the lifeguards, Anthony Carroll - known as Harries, said: "It was amazing - they're such beautiful, down-to-earth people." Image: The royal couple decided to ditch their shoes on the Sydney beach Local media reported a heavy police presence, with well-wishers searched before being allowed past the barrier on the beach. Image: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stand with their arms around each other The visit to Bondi comes after the couple visited a beach in Melbourne and drought-stricken farmers in Dubbo, New South Wales, as part of their 16-day tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. During the afternoon, Harry climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge alongside Invictus Games competitors, raising the flag for the competition. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Harry waves from Sydney Harbour Bridge Later, Harry and Meghan will meet Bill Shorten, leader of the opposition, and prime minister Scott Morrison.