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The Royal Family has a touching history with Fiji

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are following the footsteps of many others.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will arrive in Fiji on October 23 as part of their first international tour as a married couple. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not the first royals to visit as part of an international tour though.

The Royal Family has a long and touching history with the island nation.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to arrive in Fiji’s capital of Suva, and will be greeted by the locals. 

Take a look back at the trips of other British Royals to Fiji. 

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The then-Duke and Duchess of York

The future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen mother, visited the island nation in 1927. 

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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh travelled to Fiji aboard the SS Gothic in December of 1953. 

Queen Elizabeth also visited Suva, Fiji, during her coronation tour in 1953.

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Prince Charles

The Prince of Wales met local chiefs in October 1970, and handed over independence to Fiji.

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Prince Charles

The royal gave a speech during a 1974 tour to Fiji. He also danced with the locals. 

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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip return to Suva, Fiji’s capital, in 1977.

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Prince Charles and Princess Diana

Prince Charles reportedly falls asleep for a moment while watching a dance show with Princess Diana in October 1985. They stopped in Fiji to refuel en route to Australia and managed to squeeze in a brief engagement.

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Prince Andrew

The Duke of York was carried to the Fijian island of Beqa to attend a fire walking ceremony during his tour of the South Pacific in November 1998. 

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Harry and wife Meghan Markle arrive in Fiji and inspect the guard. 

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