Meghan Markle – now the Duchess of Sussex – was rushed out of a market in Suva, Fiji, on Oct. 24 due to security fears.
Meghan arrived to cheers and whoops of delight at Suva Municipal Market.
But the duchess's visit was cut short due to a "security risk"
Meghan Markle was rushed from a market in Fiji
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Meghan's visit to the Suva Market has been cut short due to security risks! 😮 Kensington Palace said it's due to massive crowds, people climbing on roofs etc. So she was rushed out!! Safety first! The palace said Meghan met everyone she was supposed to meet . . . . Earlier Harry laid a wreath at the Fiji War Memorial, and met a number of Fijian war veterans, some of whom served with the British Armed Forces. Links between the British Military and Fiji continue to this day with more than 1,250 Fijians currently serving in the British Army. 🇬🇧🇫🇯Meghan and Harry arrived to visit the University of the South Pacific campus in Suva, Harry will make a short speech in his capacity as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, and Meghan said a few words!!!💝 From there Harry and Meghan split and carried out separate engagements - Prince Harry will travel to Colo-i-Suva Forest Park (makes sense Meghan's not going because of her pregnancy) where he will unveiled @QueensCanopy project in Colo-i-Suva🌳🌲 . . . . Meanwhile, Meghan attended a morning tea at the British High Commissioner's Residence to showcase women's organisations which operate throughout Fiji. In particular, she heard more about a UN Women's project, 'Markets for Change', which promotes women's empowerment in marketplaces throughout the Pacific. Meghan served as an ambassador for UN Women and the day ties in very well with her interests. . . By the way I have a back up account! If you don't know a lot of accounts have been deleted so I wouldn't want to lose you all 😭 and so you guys can find me @duchess.of.sussex ❤️⬅️⬅️ . . . . . #duchessofsussex #princesscharlotte #duchessofcambridge #meghanmarkle #princeharry #katemiddleton #princecharles #princewilliam #princelouis #diana #rachelzane #royals #royalfamily #royalcouple #royalwedding #lfl #britishroyalfamily #buckinghampalace #kensingtonpalace #australia #royaltour #meganmarkle #princegeorge #engagementring #cooktogether #princesseugeine #royalwedding .
Meghan’s visit to the Suva Municipal Market should have lasted around 20 minutes.
But it was cut short to just over five minutes due to a “security risk”, Kensington Palace said.
It is thought the crowds combined with the hot atmosphere may have played a part in the decision to rush the pregnant royal from the scene.
Meghan was flanked by security and her personal protection officer throughout the visit to the hot and humid indoor market.
Kensington Palace blamed large crowds for her premature departure.
The pregnant wife of Prince Harry earlier in a blue and pink tiered silk Figue Frederica printed ruffle dress.
In preparation for the arrival of the former Suits actress, a group of women sung hymns outside the municipal market in Suva.
Crowds flocked to the market near the city’s port with Union Jacks, the Stars and Stripes and Fijian flags, with some taking shelter from the sun with umbrellas.
This article originally appeared on New Idea.
