Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryare making their way to the next stop on their royal tour – Tonga – but not before paying tribute to a fallen soldier.
The royal couple, who areexpecting their first childin the spring, traveled to Nadi, Fiji, on Thursday (local time) to attend a special event at Nadi Airport.
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Harry drank another ceremonial bowl of kava, a non-alcoholic drink traditionally served at social events. Although the herb is used to treat anxiety, concerns about its effect on the liver means it has beenbanned from being imported to the EUsince 2003. (He was previously served the beverage at anofficial welcome ceremony in Albert Park.)
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While Harry has made several speeches during their tour,Meghan addressed students and staff at the University of the South Pacificin Suva, Fiji, to share her own college experience at Northwestern University and announce two new grants that support female staff members at the school in her first royal tour speech.
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“Everyone should be afforded the opportunity to receive the education they want, but more importantly the education they have the right to receive. And for women and girls in developing countries, this is vital,” she said. “When girls are given the right tools to succeed, they can create incredible futures, not only for themselves but for all of those around them. And while progress has been made in many areas across the Commonwealth, there is always scope to offer more opportunities to the next generation of young adults, and specifically to young women.”
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source: people.com
