Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived into the country

Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived into the country

By Semi Turaga
Tuesday 23/10/2018
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrives at the Nausori Airport [Photo: Supplied]

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the Nausori Airport in the last hour.

As expected, their Qantas plane landed at 3.30pm.

They were received upon their arrival at the Nausori Airport by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and British High Commissioner to Fiji, Melanie Hopkins as well as RFMF Commander Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto.

Opposition Leader Ro Teimumu Kepa, Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho and Minister for Women Mereseini Vuniwaqa were also at the Nausori Airport to welcome Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry also inspected the Guard of Honour by the RFMF and the Navy.

They will now be escorted to Borron House where they will meet President Jioji Konrote.

People can wait along the Kings Highway (Nausori to Nabua) to catch a glimpse of the couple.

After this, they will then travel along Edinburgh Drive from Borron House through the Heart of Suva City to attend the traditional welcome ceremony at Albert Park from 6pm to 6.45pm.

People are also invited to attend the program at Albert Park but they must be seated by this hour.

Hundreds of people are already gathered at Albert Park waiting for the arrival of the royal couple.

Many are their with their posters

After the traditional welcome ceremony there will be a royal wave from the GPH balcony this evening.

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