Manchester Evening News

Harry and Meghan delight in Dublin

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HUNDREDS off well-llwishersh i mobbed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they conducted their first overseas walkabout.

Excited students and tourists flocked to Trinity College’s Parliament Square to catch a glimpse of Meghan and Harry as their whirlwind visit to Dublin took them to the Irish capital’s prestigiou­s university.iit SScreams and d shouts greeted their appearance along with outstretch­ed hands from fans as a sea of camera phones were held up to capture the moment.

The couple walked past the ecstatic royal fans standing five deep against crash barriers, greeting as many of ththem as ththey could.ld H Harry joked with the crowds telling them he would like to come back safely disguised by a hood to make the most of Meghan’s “favourite” city.

Best friends Sophie Maher, 11, and Emma Bowden, 10, had brought Irish flags with them, along with a handwritte­n postcard for Meghan telling hher: “II llove your style.tl EEnjoy j your stay.”

“She said hello and asked us what our names are,” said Sophie afterwards. “She’s really nice.” Emma added: “She said she loved a handwritte­n postcard and that it was really nice to get one. She shook my hand - it smells so good!”

 ??  ?? Meghan is handed a bouquet of flowers as Prince Harry looks on during their visit to Dublin
Meghan is handed a bouquet of flowers as Prince Harry looks on during their visit to Dublin

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