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Harry meets an excited youngster in the Queen’s Canopy The Duchess greets older well-wisher at Kingfisher Bay PREGNANT Meghan Markle tenderly places a palm on her stomach as she strolls hand-inhand with husband Prince Harry in the glorious sunshine of a paradise island.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex enjoyed their “babymoon” together on Fraser Island after the mum-tobe spent a relaxing time being pampered at a spa hotel for the day.
And last night Harry and Meghan, a week into their first major international tour, stayed over at the idyllic destination, off Australia’s eastern Queensland coast.
The stunning setting encompasses the world’s largest sand island, stretching 75 miles, and including incredible viewpoints and ribbons of coloured sand.
The Unesco ecotourism venue has picturesque beaches and swimming sites at Lake Mckenzie, Lake Wabby and other freshwater pools for the royals to enjoy. Having felt tired after the start of the hectic tour schedule and jet lagged from the journey Down Under, Meghan elected to sit out some engagements on Sunday and yesterday.
After leaving Sydney, where they launched the Invictus Games, the royal couple arrived at Fraser Island via Hervey Bay in Queensland.
Meghan spent yesterday at its exclusive Kingfisher Bay Resort, which offers an in-house spa with pregnancy-approved treatments.
A palace source said: “The last few days of travelling to Australia and then getting fully involved with all the engagements had left the Duchess feeling very tired.
“The first trimester for pregnant Royal couple receive teddies from the locals women is often one of the hardest and it was decided by her and the Duke she needed some well-earned rest. The tour to the rainforest was also incredibly bumpy, so it wouldn’t have been suitable.
“She’s not sick, nor is she exhausted – and she’s really looking forward to the rest of the tour.
“The couple were able to have the night to themselves and, no doubt, think about the last week and the next step of their tour, to Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand, which they are both incredibly excited about.”
The source added: “This was the perfect time for them to relax together after they announced their fantastic news and some may say it’s the perfect babymoon destination away from it all.” The resort
where Meghan spent the day also offers a Bush Tucker and Bush Medicine tour. The Duchess had earlier made her way to the world heritage-listed island, separating from Prince Harry at Hervey Bay Airport and boarding a high-speed vessel and a popular whale watching boat, Tasman Venture.
K’gari, the traditional name of Fraser Island, means “paradise” in the local dialect and is a top pick for an expectant mum looking to relax.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry took the yellow Fraser Island Explorer Tour Bus to River Heads, where he boarded the