Cold weather, warm reception 鈥 why a winter visit to Edinburgh castle was the perfect start to Meghan and Harry鈥檚 public life
16 May 2018
An early-2018 trip to Edinburgh was part of a small series of public engagements designed to introduce Meghan Markle to the unique experience of joining the Royal Family.
Ms Markle and Prince Harry had to face the biting cold of a chilly winter afternoon in Scotland’s capital, but – many of whom waited hours for a chance to meet the young couple – showed they’ve already captured plenty of hearts north of the border.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make first Scottish visit
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made their first official visit to Scotland.
Train-ing to be a royal

Although his fiancée was – perhaps inevitably – the main focus of the day, .
This young boy was treated to a conversation with the prince about the joys of the London-to-Edinburgh sleeper train:-
A royal spectacle
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Seen at September 2017鈥檚 Invictus Games, the appearance brought the company 鈥渁 lot of global attention鈥.
Coverage of the royal wedding on 麻豆官网首页入口 iPlayer

- LIVE coverage, 麻豆官网首页入口 One Scotland
- Highlights of the day, 麻豆官网首页入口 Two Scotland
Scots invited to the big day
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Lily Hey and her family fundraise in memory of her brother who died last year after a battle against cancer.
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A young Scots woman will leave behind toast and teacakes for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's special day.
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