Prince Harry, Meghan Markel visit Wales in whirlwind tour
Posted January 18, 2018 6:00 am
LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry has introduced his American fiancee to a new part of Britain ahead of their planned nuptials in May.
On Thursday, the 33-year-old prince took Meghan Markle to Wales, where they delighted crowds outside Cardiff Castle despite arriving an hour late because of train problems as high winds buffeted Britain.
The prince and his soon-to-be-royal bride greeted fans and shook hands with dozens who had waited in the cold for a chance to greet them.
Markle wore a black coat by British designer Stella McCartney and stylish jeans from a Welsh designer, Hiut Denim. Harry wore a blue sweater.
Harry and Markle have already made pre-wedding trips to Nottingham and to the Brixton neighborhood in south London. They will marry on May 19 at Windsor Castle.
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle watch a performance Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear performances from musicians and poets, meet sportsmen and women, and see how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (Ben Birchall/Pool Photo via AP)
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Meghan Markle meets fans as she arrives with Britain's Prince Harry for a visit to Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear performances from musicians and poets, meet sportsmen and women, and see how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (Arthur Edwards/Pool Photo via AP)
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Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle leave after a visit to Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan.18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle heard performances from musicians and poets, met sportsmen and women, and saw how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle meet a fan with a dog decorated with US flags as they arrive for a visit to Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan.18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear performances from musicians and poets, meet sportsmen and women, and see how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Meghan Markle meets fans as she arrives with Britain's Prince Harry for a visit to Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan.18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear performances from musicians and poets, meet sportsmen and women, and see how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Meghan Markle meets fans as she arrives with Britain's Prince Harry for a visit to Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear performances from musicians and poets, meet sportsmen and women, and see how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (Arthur Edwards/Pool Photo via AP)
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Meghan Markle meets fans as she arrives with Britain's Prince Harry for a visit to Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan.18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear performances from musicians and poets, meet sportsmen and women, and see how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
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Meghan Markle meets fans as she arrives with Britain's Prince Harry for a visit to Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. During their tour, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle will hear performances from musicians and poets, meet sportsmen and women, and see how organisations are working to promote Welsh language and cultural identity. (Arthur Edwards/Pool Photo via AP)
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