Meghan Markle Says The Royal Tour Was Based Around Baby Archie’s Feeding Times: ‘They Have Been Kind To Me’

It's been a busy ten days for Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and baby Archie, and now Meghan has revealed how she's managed to juggle being a mum on the jam-packed royal tour of South Africa. (Hint: it includes food.) 'We’re doing well,' Meghan told reporters yesterday, after visiting a local school near Johannesburg. 'I think the schedule — they have been very kind to me, because everything is based around Archie’s feeding times. So it’s a full plate.' On the visit, the Duchess learned how the charity ActionAid is working to end sexual violence in schools.

The Queen Is Reportedly 'Delighted' By Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Royal Tour So Far

Meghan and Harry's royal tour of Africa is being called a success by royal insider Richard Fitzwilliams, who says the 'electrifying effect' of Meghan's speech in Nyanga, baby Archie meeting Desmond Tutu, and the couple's informal approach will be very pleasing to the Queen.

'The way Meghan and Harry have handled their tour in South Africa so far has been uniquely informal, from hugging and dancing to Meghan not wearing her engagement ring,' Fitzwilliams told Express.co.uk.

'Whether commemorating South Africa’s Heritage Day as a “rainbow nation” or promoting mental health issues or taking Archie for an iconic meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu which has led to images which have gone global, the enthusiastic response proves yet again the potency of the appeal of royals on tour and how they can spread the word about the causes they champion.'

'I am sure that the Queen, who cares so deeply about her beloved Commonwealth, will be delighted at their successes.'

Prince Harry Retraces Mother Princess Diana's Steps At De-Mining Site In Angola

Prince Harry has retraced his mother Princess Diana's steps with a visit to a de-mining site in Angola. He recreated his mother's iconic image in an effort to raise awareness of the danger and prevalence of landmines that still exists today.

'In 1997 Diana Princess of Wales visited Huambo to bring global attention to the crisis of landmines and the people whose lives were being destroyed' a caption on the Sussex Royal instagram account explains. 'Decades later, the area has transformed from desolate and unhabitable to lively and vibrant, with colleges, schools and small businesses.'

'The Duke is humbled to be visiting a place and a community that was so special to his mother, and to recognise her tireless mission as an advocate for all those she felt needed her voice the most, even if the issue was not universally popular.'

'Princess Diana’s visit helped change the course of history, and directly led to the Convention against Anti-Personal Landmines, also known as the Ottawa Treaty. Today, with the support of @thehalotrust, Angola now has a stated aim under the Treaty to be clear of known mines by 2025. Despite great progress, 60 million people worldwide still live in fear of landmines every day.'

Baby Archie Meets Desmond Tutu In Cape Town

Baby Archie met Desmond Tutu and and his daughter Thandeka in Cape Town in Archie's first public appearance on the royal tour of Africa. Meghan and Harry 'joined The Archbishop and Thandeka to learn more about the work of The Tutu and Leah Legacy Foundation, and see first-hand how they are focussing on global awareness of the critical issues affecting the world' according to a post on the Sussex Royal Instagram account.

Baby Archie wore £12.99 dungarees from H&M for the occasion, which are from their conscious range, and are currently still in stock.

Meghan Gives Powerful Speech In Cape Town

Meghan and Harry's first stop on the tour was to the Justice Desk Project which works to make women and children safer in Nyanga. Giving a speech to the crowd there Meghan said:

'Now I know it's not easy, and I know it must feel insurmountable at times. But your commitment to what is right gives all of us hope. Especially your brothers and sisters here in your community who need you to continue to shine your light brightly. Your commitment is inspiring, it is energizing, and it is extraordinary. You must keep going. You must know that what you're doing not only matters, it is vital because you are vital.

'And just on one personal note, may I just say that while I am here with my husband as a member of the Royal family, I want you to know that I am here as a mother, as a wife, as a woman, as a woman of color, and as your sister. I am here with you and I am here for you and thank you for showing us your Ubuntu [spirit of togetherness].'

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Abandon Royal Protocol

The pair have been warmly welcomed, but royal expert Katie Nicholl reveals in Vanity Fair that the Sussex's are confusing officials by abandoning royal protocol on the tour and requesting 'as little formality as possible.'

'I have no idea how to speak to them,' the secretary of the Bo-Kaap Civic and Ratepayers Association, Jacky Poking, told the Sunday Times. 'We haven’t received any official brief on etiquette. I think that’s because the Sussexes want to keep it informal. I don’t even know how to greet them.'

What will the royal tour of Africa entail?

The Sussexes will be visiting Africa at the request of the Foreign Office, according to a statement released by Buckingham Palace earlier this year.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit several countries in Southern Africa over the course of ten days. A statement from Harry on the Sussex Royal Instagram account says the tour will focus on "community, grassroots leadership, women's and girl's rights, mental health, HIV/AIDS, and the environment." So far, so very Sussex.

The tour will be the third time the couple has visited the region, after reportedly having their third date camping under the stars in Botswana (casual). In a statement on their Instagram account, Harry called Africa his "second home" and says he "can’t wait to introduce my wife and son to South Africa."

The trip marks the end of five months of maternity leave for Meghan, so the tour is likely to be a chance to show off five-month-old Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who hasn't been officially seen yet in public.

When does the royal tour begin?

Meghan and Prince Harry's tour of Africa will start on 23rd September and continue until the 3rd of October. This is only slightly shorter than their previous Autumn tour, which lasted 16 days. The family will be flying in to Cape Town on a commercial flight following the controversy over their private jet travels to Nice and Ibiza over the course of the past year.

Harry has since launched Travalyst, an eco-travel initiative, and will be focused on promoting how sustainable tourism can support conservation efforts in the area.

Where will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle go in Africa?

The details of the Harry and Meghan's Africa tour were released earlier this month via their Instagram page. The family will arrive in Cape Town on Monday the 23rd of September and the Duke will then take short trips to Angola, Botswana and Malawi while Meghan and baby Archie remain in South Africa. The couple will then visit Johannesburg together before flying back to London on October 3rd.

During his solo visit to Angola, Harry will be honouring Princess Diana's work on landmines by visiting the minefield his mother famously walked through in 1997.

Harry will also be visiting his charity Sentebale's new project in Botswana, which works with young people affected by HIV.

In Malawi, the Duke will visit a girls education centre and carry out engagements focused on conservation before heading to Johannesburg to reunite with Meghan for the final part of the tour.

Back in South Africa, Meghan will be continuing her work championing and supporting women. She will be meeting female entrepreneurs and community leaders, as well as discussing the difficulties of women reaching higher education with a round table of academics in Johannesburg. She will also be attending a school in the area to learn about the work of a local charity that raises awareness against sexual violence.

One of the couple's total 35 engagements is seeing the work of The Lunchbox Fund, one of their chosen charities providing nearly 30,000 meals everyday to the country's townships and rural areas. They will also visit Cape Town to celebrate Heritage Day, a cultural celebration of South Africa.

Meghan and Harry will also be meeting Nelson Mandela's widow, Graca Machel, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu as part of their tour. However, the tour will be undertaken with little pomp and ceremony, on request of the Sussexes. Putting their modern stamp on the tour, there will not be a welcome party at the airport and the couple will head straight to their first engagement, a visit to a township in Cape Town.

What can we expect from Meghan's wardrobe on the royal tour?

You're lucky - we have rounded up her looks below.

Will we see Archie on the royal tour?

Yes! The Queen's eighth great-grandchild will be the youngest royal ever to go on tour. Archie will be four months younger than his cousin, Prince George, who was nine months old when he took part in his first royal tour to Australia. Because of his age, Archie will remain in South Africa while Harry travels to Angola, Malawi and Botswana. Travelling to these countries requires a small plane, which has been deemed "not suitable" for the royal baby, according to ITV.

It's been said that Harry and Meghan's nanny will join the family and their 16 strong team on the tour to help with childcare while Meghan is busy with royal engagements.