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They then flew to Tonga, where they were met by Princess Angelika Latufuipeka and received a welcome like no other.

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PHOTO: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrive at Fua'amotu Airport, Oct. 25, 2018.
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Harry and Meghan, wearing a dress by Self Portrait in Tongan red, were greeted by the cheers of thousands of school children who lined the route from the airport.

?????? What an incredible welcome, thank you Tonga! Have a look at The Duke’s view as he and The Duchess of Sussex drove towards the Royal Palace. #RoyalVisitTonga pic.twitter.com/H6XlzUZXzc

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 25, 2018

While in Tonga, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex traced the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth who, with Prince Philip, has made three visits to Tonga.

The king and queen of Tonga, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u, hosted Meghan and Harry at an official dinner, where Harry gave a speech that included a message from Queen Elizabeth.

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PHOTO: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend a state dinner at the Royal Residence, Oct. 25, 2018, in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
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\"Your Majesties, it gives me great pleasure that my grandson and his wife are visiting The Kingdom of Tonga,\" Harry said on behalf of his grandmother.

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Meghan and Harry and the dinner's guests were also treated to traditional Tongan entertainment.

Following this evening's welcome reception and dinner, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined King Tupou VI, Queen Nanasipauu and Princess Angelika Latufuipeka to watch traditional Tongan entertainment. #RoyalVisitTonga pic.twitter.com/uZ0USBJ7XO

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 25, 2018

Meghan wore a white gown by Theia that she accented with a Givenchy clutch and a piece of Prince Harry's history, an aquamarine ring from the collection of Harry's mother, the late Princess Diana. Harry gave the ring to Meghan when they wed in May and Meghan wore the ring to their evening wedding reception.

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PHOTO: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at an Official Welcome Reception and Dinner at Consular House in Tonga, Oct. 25, 2018.
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