Harry’s a feminist like me, Meghan tells Welsh fans
SHE signed autographs, was given flowers, had her hand kissed – and even took part in a group hug.
Meghan Markle passed her initiation with flying colours as she made her first visit to Wales yesterday.
As she and Prince Harry continued their pre-wedding tour of the UK, the actress praised her husband to be, who is officially Prince Henry of Wales.
Chatting to the crowds who had waited patiently in the cold outside Cardiff Castle, she was lauded by Jessica Phillips, 23, for her outspoken feminist views. Miss Markle, 36, replied: ‘He [Harry] is a feminist too, so there’s that.’
Freelance journalist Miss Phillips said afterwards: ‘She was so lovely. I said it was really lovely to have a feminist in the Royal Family and she said Harry is a feminist too.’
The couple’s day in the Welsh capital had not started too promisingly, however. Their 11.15am Great Western train from London Paddington was held up by a points failure at Didcot, arriving an hour late. As the
Royal selfie: With Amy Thomas, 18 Please sign! Harry smiles as his fiancee writes a message couple shook dozens of outstretched 19, said: ‘Oh my goodness, wow, it’s normal rules of royal protocol – and hands, Harry, 33, said repeatedly beautiful, thank you very much.’ even wrote in one schoolgirl’s notebook. ‘Sorry we’re late’, while Miss Markle Anne Daley asked if she would Members of the Royal Family said ‘Thank you for waiting’. hold her hen party in Cardiff. do not normally give autographs.
Their namesakes Megan Taylor, The beaming actress replied: ‘I Caitlin Clark, ten, said: ‘Hi Meghan. nine, and Harry Smith, six, presented bet that would be a lot of fun’ – Can you sign my book?’ Miss them with a Welsh love before being led away by a clearly Markle was only too happy to spoon, an early wedding present more wary Harry. oblige, but unfortunately spelt her from the people of Wales. Miss Markle, While the prince declined to pose fan’s name with a K, writing ‘Hi who will marry Harry on May for selfies, his fiancee broke the Kaitlin’ and adding a heart and a smiley face. Caitlin, however, did not seem to mind. ‘I don’t really care,’ she said. ‘My heart is still racing. I’ve never got a royal autograph before. This is going to make everyone jealous.’
Megan McAuley, ten, held up a notice saying ‘My Name is Meghan Too!!!’ It worked, as Miss Markle ran over after spotting it. ‘Oh, your name’s Megan? Can I call you Meg?’ she asked.
Inside the castle the couple enjoyed performances of Welsh poetry and music before heading to the city’s Tremorfa area, where they visited children at the Star Hub sports centre. Harry told the youngsters: ‘Everyone give Meghan a group hug!’ ‘Oh thank you,’ said Meghan as she hugged the children back.
Harry, who joined in, could be heard to say: ‘And release, she’s mine!’ The royal couple chatted with children and played table tennis. Miss Markle also played Jenga, which involves balancing wooden blocks on top of each other, with Kevin Chiduau, 12.
The couple returned to London at the end of the day – on a train that, fortunately, left on time.