All the photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first tour day

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 Monday. Photo: AAP

It was just after they opened the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, with Meghan cutting a sash and Harry unveiling a plaque. Photo: AAP

Meghan was positively glowing in a $1,800 ivory dress by Australian designer Karen Gee, that was conveniently called the “Blessed Dress”. Photo: Getty

The royals later headed to the iconic Sydney Opera House where thousands of well-wishers gathered for their first international tour walk about. Photo: Getty

The lines of people were at least 10-deep and everyone was super excited to see Meghan. Photo: Getty

Harry has always been a big fan of kids and looked so ready to become a dad as he spoke to some of the littlest guests. Photo: Getty

Pregnant Meghan really embraced the jam-packed day. Their schedule saw them start at with a welcome from the Governor-General at Admiralty House, before opening an institute at Taronga Zoo, taking a water transfer to the Opera House to watch a performance by the Bangarra Dance Theatre, and then doing a walkabout with fans. Photo: Getty

They came down the Opera House steps to roaring cheers just after midday. Photo: Getty

As part of their walkabout, the royals were handed hundreds of flowers. Photo: Getty

The Duke and Duchess even got to spend time with 98-year-old war widow Daphne Dunne, who is arguably Australia’s biggest fan of Prince Harry. Photo: Getty

People waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the royal couple who were very geneous with their time. Photo: Getty

Many enthusiastic children were amongst the crowds lining the famous forshore. Photo: Getty

Harry and Meghan arrived in the city via a water transfer after visiting the zoo. Photo: Getty

Meghan draped a beige coat over her form-fitting dress for the second half of the day, and later swapped her heels for flats. Photo: Getty

Meghan had a touching tribute to Princess Diana and wore a pair of butterfly earrings and matching bracelet that belonged Harry’s late mum. Photo: Getty

They looked like an ultra glamorous pair as they stepped off the water. Photo: Getty

Harry kept an arm aound his pregnant wife. Photo: Getty

They battled a little wind, but nothing like the conditions they saw at Princess Eugenie’s wedding. Photo: Getty

While at the zoo, the Duke and Duchess got up close and personal in the koala enclosure. Photo: AAP

They met koalas “Harry” and “Meghan” which were named in the couple’s honour on their wedding day. Photo: AAP

While the couple were not allowed to hold the koalas, Harry did give one of them a pat. Photo: AAP

They got a brief tour of the zoo before heading to the institute opening. Photo: Getty

All eyes were on the expectant mum who looked absolutely fabulous. Photo: Getty

They left the zoo via the jetty and headed straight across the harbour to the Opera House. Photo: Getty

Harry and Meghan were spotted at the top of the boat. Photo: Getty

Harry and Meghan started the first day of their tour at Admiralty House, the official Sydney residence of the Governor-General, with an official welcome by the man himself, Sir Peter Cosgrove. Photo: AAP

The lawns on the property have a beautiful view of the Opera House, but all anyone wanted to see was Meghan. Photo: AAP

Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe was also present at the welcome, alongside the Governor-General’s wife, Lady Lynne Cosgrove. Photo: Getty

After the couple’s plane landed on Monday morning, they were driven straight to Admiralty House where they spent the night. Photo: Getty

They announced that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting via the Kensington Palace Twitter page later that night. Photo: Getty

Meghan is expected to be around 12 weeks pregnant and is due between March and May next year. Photo: AAP

The parents-to-be said they “have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.” Photo: Getty

The news was an exciting start to their 16-day tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. Photo: Getty

Despite reportedly not having an official makeup artist on tour with her, Meghan was positively glowing. Photo: Getty

While at Admiralty House, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were presented with a cute kangaroo toy, presumably for their baby. Photo: AAP

Harry went straight for the baby joey in the kangaroo’s pouch! Photo: Getty

The mum-to-be looked overjoyed at the gift, while Harry was chuffed with a tiny pair of Ugg boots. The pair were also given classic Australian akubra hats. Photo: AAP

In the afternoon of their first day in Sydney, Meghan changed into a khaki dress by American designer Brandon Maxwell. Source: Getty

In the afternoon at Admiralty House, Harry publicly gushed about his wife’s pregnancy for the first time. A pregnant Meghan – who had changed into a khaki ensemble – beamed as she watched her husband command the room as he gave his thanks to everyone for the “incredibly warm welcome” Down Under. Source: Getty

The mum-to-be definitely had that pregnancy glow. She beamed as she watched her husband make a speech at Admiralty House. Source: Getty

Wearing the $2.5k frock, Meghan mingled with guests at Admiralty House. She is pictured here greeting Missy Higgins. Source: Getty