Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stops to speak to Irene Hardman, as she arrives at The Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Lowdham Street, St Ann's(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)

Brilliant photos from Prince Harry and Meghan's Nottingham visit in first engagement since return to UK

by · NottinghamshireLive

The Duchess of Sussex embraced a Nottingham royal superfan after spotting her in the crowd

Prince Harry and Meghan were greeted by a crowd of cheering fans in Nottingham on their first official engagement as a couple since their return to the UK.

Schoolchildren and fans were among those lining the street in St Ann’s on Thursday morning (October 15), during the couple's first stop of their visit.

Among those queuing up at the barriers was Irene Hardman from Ruddington, who famously handed Harry two bags of Haribo for his children during a previous trip. The 90-year-old royal superfan was embraced by the Duchess of Sussex, who gasped as she spotted her in the crowd.

The couple paused for photos and received flowers from members of the public before heading into the Community Recording Studio, where they are meeting young people who have benefited from the charity's work.

The Duke and Duchess will then head to Himmah, a Nottingham charity tackling poverty, food insecurity, racism, and social exclusion.

This visit will be in two parts, beginning with a stop at the Himmah Hub for cooking classes and a meal, then on to the organisation's food bank.

The final stage of the visit will incorporate a trip to Epic Partners in Sneinton, a charity supporting children, young people and families in St Ann's and Sneinton.

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The Duchess of Sussex embraced royal superfan Irene Hardman after spotting her in the crowd(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)
A number of people handed flowers to the couple as they passed through the street(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)
Prince Harry paused to speak to schoolchildren on his way into the studio(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)
The couple were beaming as they greeted people in St Ann's(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)
The pair held hands as they walked to the studio(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)