Meghan Markle’s visit to an indoor market Wednesday in the capital town of Fiji was cut short over security matters.
Kensington Palace told the Associated Press that the Duchess of Sussex was rushed away from the crowd of people at the Suva market due to “crowd management issues.” (RELATED: 18 Times Meghan Markle Already Looked Like Royalty [SLIDESHOW])
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visits a market in Suva, Fiji, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS
The large group of people had gathered to see the newest member of the royal family in the relatively small and enclosed space. The pregnant duchess was at the market to meet with some of the vendors involved with the U.N. Women’s project, “Markets for Change.”
The former “Suits” actress was there for only a few minutes before her security detail gathered around her and took her away from the location.
Meghan Markle’s bodyguard: The female protection officer who swooped to keep pregnant duchess safe during #royaltour market security scare https://t.co/lxuFpGzZqh pic.twitter.com/sBDwvCePOg
— Mirror Royal (@MirrorRoyal) October 24, 2018
On Tuesday, Markle and her husband arrived in the country as part of their 16-day tour to places like Australia, New Zealand and Tonga. The couple was greeted the same way Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip were in 1954, according to Fox News.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visits a market in Suva, Fiji, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018. Kirsty Wigglesworth/Pool via REUTERS
“This visit is particularly nostalgic for us as a young married couple,” Harry shared. “My grandparents stayed in this very hotel, the Grand Pacific, a number of times over the years. But this visit is also an opportunity to learn more about the future of Fiji, your economic growth, sustainable tourism development and social enterprises.”
Last week, the newlyweds announced that they were expecting their first child in Spring 2019. Their child will be seventh in line to the British throne.
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. pic.twitter.com/Ut9C0RagLk
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018