They’ve just announced that they’re about to become parents, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were a hit with Aussie kids on the first day of their tour of Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Fiji.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were presented with their first posy of flowers by two pre-school students at Taronga Zoo on Tuesday, before they headed over to the Sydney Opera House to meet thousands of eager well-wishers.

Scroll through our gallery to see all the best photos from day one of their debut international tour.

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