Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set sail at Sydney Harbour on the first day of the Invictus Games on Sunday, and those who joined them were certainly happy to be in royal company. While they were on a boat and talking with a few of the sailors, it was clear one American mariner was especially excited to be in the same watercraft as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. In a video posted by Kensington Palace, the sailor couldn't hold back his eagerness and gave Prince Harry a strong hug that even lifted the prince off the ground. Technically, people aren't supposed to do that to, ya know, British royalty, but Harry and Meghan didn't seem to mind. Meghan was even cracking up, saying, "Now THAT'S a hug. Nicely done!" Even Prince Harry found the whole thing comical, but he did warn the man not to hug Meghan the same way since she's pregnant and carrying very precious cargo. Watch the hilarious interaction above, then check out more photos of the royal duo riding the waves ahead.<doc-sep>Products in this story are independently selected and featured editorially. If you make a purchase using these links we may earn commission. Pregnant Meghan Markle is embracing sporty style on her royal tour with Prince Harry Casual Sunday! Meghan Markle Makes a Royal Appearance in Sneakers for Her First Time Ever Pregnant Meghan Markle is embracing sporty style on her royal tour with Prince Harry. The 37-year-old mom-to-be wore sneakers when she and Harry, 34, watched a sailing event at the Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, marking her first time wearing the athletic footwear to an official royal appearance. Get push notifications with news, features and more. She paired the white and black sneakers — a $140 pair from French footwear brand Veja — with black pants, an official Invictus Foundation windbreaker and KREWE sunglasses. meghan-markle-1 Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images Veja sneakers are known for their minimal, trendy designs, and more importantly, their sustainability. The tops are often made from tilapia skin or a leather-like material from curdled milk, according to Fast Company, and they’re also packaged by people who are struggling to find work, including individuals who’ve previously been incarcerated. meghan-markle-2 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry | Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images The shoes were certainly a change of pace for the Duchess of Sussex, who usually wears sky-high stilettos at royal events. Earlier in the day, at a reception in Sydney hosted by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Meghan wore black Deneuve bow pumps from Aquazzura. She paired them with a black turtleneck, black jeans and a white striped blazer from L’Agence. Invictus Games Sydney 2018 - Day 2 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry | Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation In addition to keeping her balanced on the waters of Sydney Harbor, Meghan’s sneaker choice might’ve been prompted by her need for a little rest as she enters her second trimester. Sources recently confirmed Meghan is reducing the number of events she’ll attend on her royal tour. meghan-markle-a Meghan Markle and Prince Harry | Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images “After a busy programme, The Duke and Duchess have decided to cut back The Duchess’s schedule slightly for the next couple of days, ahead of the final week and a half of the tour,” one source said, according to the Daily Mirror‘s Russell Myers, Hello!‘s Emily Nash and The Sun‘s Emily Andrews. Meghan is “feeling fine but resting,” one source said, Nash reports.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. With or without the budgie smugglers? It's so tempting. The Duke of Sussex was hilariously presented with a pair of tight swimming trunks by a disabled sports presenter and two members of the Australian Invictus Games team at Admiralty House, the Governor-General's residence where the royal couple are staying. Harry embraced the prank in good spirits, whilst posing for photographers Harry said: "With or without the budgie smugglers? It's so tempting” before putting them on over his jeans. Dylan Alcott, a triple Paralympic gold medallist in wheelchair tennis and wheelchair basketball, said the Duke looked “awesome” in the traditional Australian swimwear. He said: “We gave him a gift. One of the athletes, Matt , gave him a pair of budgie smugglers. And he put them on, over his jeans. It looks awesome.<doc-sep>
Rather than stand by the sidelines, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took to the water to watch today's Invictus Games sailing competition The Duchess used the occasion wear a pair of Veja V-10 sneakers. The French shoe brand prides itself on transparency and environmental sustainability. At each stage of production, Veja ensures its high environmental standards are met—and that the workers are treated with respect.. V-10 leather sneakers Veja net-a-porter.com $140.00 Shop Now Meghan paired the sneakers with Krewe Gravier sunglasses, and finished off the look with an official Invictus Games jacket. The Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry just a few years ago, give international teams of wounded servicemen and women a chance to compete in adaptive sports. As Meghan and Harry have made multiple appearances in the lead up to the Sydney edition, it seems that the Duchess wholeheartedly approves of her husband's passion project. Harry and Meghan cheering on sailers competing in the Invictus Games. Chris Jackson Getty Images We've now seen six days' worth of royal events in Australia, but Meghan and Harry are about to mix it up. After exploring Australia's Fraser Island tomorrow, the Duke and Duchess are slated to jet to Fiji and Tonga before traveling back to Sydney for the Invictus Games Closing Ceremony. Harry and Meghan meet with athletes at the U.K. Team Trials for the 2018 Invictus Games. BEN STANSALL Getty Images While only Prince Harry delivered a speech at the Games' Opening Ceremony on Saturday, Meghan is set to speak at the Closing Ceremony after Harry. As the Duke will have more than enough opportunities to give speeches during this royal tour (think his remarks in Dubbo's Victoria Park, or his upcoming words at a Fiji State Dinner) we're more than excited to see what Meghan does with her turn in the spotlight.