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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Ireland: All the best photos from their first tour together

By Robert Peterpaul

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on their first official royal trip together after their May wedding. The newlyweds traveled to Dublin on Tuesday, July 10 to kick off their two-day Ireland visit, where they intended to immerse themselves in the culture and history of Dublin, specifically: local sports, the arts and entrepreneurship. From their glamorous touchdown to all the stops on their itinerary, click through our gallery to see the best photos of the Duke and Duchess' trip! Day TwoPrince Harry and Meghan Markle, who dazzled in Roland Mouret, started their second day with a visit to meet Ireland's President Michael Higgins and his wife Sabina Coyne at Aras an Uachtarain. The couple was also welcomed by their dogs Bród and Síoda. One pup in particular seemed to take a liking to the Duchess of Sussex and stayed close by her during their greeting.Photo: Getty Images
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Meghan is known to be a huge dog lover and had two dogs while living in Canada. Speaking about her pups in her engagement interview, she said: "I have two dogs that I've had for quite a long time, both my rescue pups. And one is now staying with very close friends and my other little guy is - yes he's in the UK, he's been here for a while... I think he's doing just fine." Photo: Getty Images
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Prince Harry and Meghan signed the visitor's book. The Duchess let her husband go first and then she took her turn. They signed it Harry and Meghan.Photo: Getty Images
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Prince Harry joked that his wife has better handwriting than him as they both signed the book. Meghan used to be a professional calligrapher and even did Robin Thicke and Paula Patton's wedding invitations.Photo: Getty Images
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The royal couple rang the Peace Bell as the president and his wife looked on. The bell was installed in 2008 to mark the 10th anniversary of Northern Ireland's Good Friday peace agreement. Photo: Getty Images
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Meghan and Harry changed out of their more formal attire for a visit to the Croke Park museum, home of Ireland's largest sporting organization, the Gaelic Athletic Association.Photo: Getty Images
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As Harry and Meghan looked at the memorabilia, Harry shared his excitement for England being in the semi-finals of the World Cup. When asked by a reporter if soccer was coming home, he said: "Most definitely!" Photo: Getty Images
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Meghan had the perfect business casual attire in Givenchy. The royal accessorized with Sarah Flint pumps and a clutch and kept her hair in loose waves.Photo: Getty Images
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The couple had a sweet PDA moment when they held hands with one another while walking across the field at Croke Park. During their visit, the pair met players involved in community outreach projects and visited the museum, and looked to be in good spirits as they chatted to one another. Photo: Getty Images
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Prince Harry and Megan had a good time meeting players who are involved in community outreach projects at Croke Park. Photo: Getty Images
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The Duchess was a good sport when three-year-old Walter Cullen was mesmerized by her and couldn't help but touch her face. Photo: Getty Images
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The three-year-old was so smitten that he continued to touch her face, which Meghan didn't seem to mind.Photo: Getty Images
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Avid soccer fan Prince Harry and Meghan, who seemed amused, watched a friendly competition during their visit.Photo: Getty Images
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Meghan made a couple of fans happy when she walked over to them and checked out a postcard they had during their visit to Trinity College in Dublin. The 36-year-old shared that she loved hand-written cards.Photo: Getty Images
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Harry and Meghan ran into two girls wearing When Harry Met Meghan t-shirts (not pictured) during their walkabout. "Harry asked me where we got the T-shirts and I told him Asda," Stephanie Jordan from Belfast shared. "He asked if they were really selling them there?"Photo: Getty Images
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The Duke and Duchess did a walkabout and revealed that Dublin was Meghan's favorite city. Her husband joked that they would have to return in disguise to make the most of it. The pair spent 20 minutes shaking hands in Trinity College’s Parliament Square, and one well-wisher who spoke to Meghan said: "She said hello and asked us what our names are. She's really nice." Photo: Getty Images
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He loves me, he loves me not... Meghan had a nice collection of sunflowers and other flowers that she was given by bystanders on her and Harry's first royal trip as a married couple. Photo: Getty Images
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Meghan showed her skills of walking in heels on cobblestone during a visit to see Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie's Famine Memorial statues in Dublin.Photo: Getty Images
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On their final stop of the day, Harry and Meghan checked out Dogpatch startup hub. They were able to check out students, who range from seven to 17, and their projects in the creative setting.Harry was so impressed at their work, he noted: “These children are so impressive - I can’t even work an excel spreadsheet.” Photo: Getty Images
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first official royal touchdown together at the Dublin Airport. "We welcome the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to @DublinAirport as they begin their first international visit #RoyalVisitIreland," the airport wrote on their official page.Photo: Twitter/@DublinAirport
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Meghan looked as stylish as ever, wearing a fitted-green dress by one of her favorite designer's Givenchy. She accessorized her travel look with a Strathberry Mid tote in tan, sweeping her hair up into a low ponytail and her makeup natural. Harry, who appeared happy and relaxed by her side, looked dapper in a tailored suit. Photo: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage
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Power trio! The Duke and Duchess were greeted by Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the start of their two-day visit.Photo: PAUL FAITH/AFP/Getty Images
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Leo took to Twitter share this cellphone photo along with his excitement at hosting the royals for their first stop, writing: "Pleasure to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Government Buildings at the start of their visit to Ireland." Photo: Twitter/@campaignforleo
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The happy couple walked along the scenic grounds of Dublin government buildings with politician Leo, who gave them a warm welcome.Photo: Getty Images
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Official sign in! Harry and Meghan signed the visitors book in the office of the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the start of their two-day visit to Ireland. Photo: CLODAGH KILCOYNE/AFP/Getty Images
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The Duke and Duchess had quite a busy Tuesday. For their third outing of the day, Meghan changed into a dress from one of Kate's go-to designers Emilia Wickstead. The royal changed her hair from her sleek bun to a wavy blowout with an extreme part. Prince Harry complemented his wife in a suit for the summer party at the British Ambassador's residence Glencairn House in Dublin. The pair were formally welcomed to the Emerald Isle by Ireland's Taoiseach Leo Varadka. Photo: Getty Images
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Harry and Meghan walked hand-in-hand into the garden party through a crowd that was eager to see them up close.Photo: Getty Images
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During the reception, Meghan met Sinead Burke, writer and advocate of fashion and disability rights during a reception at Glencairn.Photo: Getty Images

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