In Pictures: Meghan Markle goes the extra royal mile on Edinburgh walkabout

Prince Harry has brought Meghan Markle to Edinburgh as he continues to prepare his fiancee for life as a member of the royal family.

His future wife chose a tartan coat for her walkabout on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle at the top of the city's Royal Mile.

Pony Major Mark Wilkinson and regimental mascot Cruachan IV were among the welcoming party (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Pony Major Mark Wilkinson and regimental mascot Cruachan IV were among the welcoming party (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Harry and Ms Markle meet the gunners before the firing of the one o'clock gun (Jane Barlow/PA)
Harry and Ms Markle meet the gunners before the firing of the one o'clock gun (Jane Barlow/PA)
Ms Markle meets Pony Major Wilkinson during a walkabout (Ian Rutherford/PA)
Ms Markle meets Pony Major Wilkinson during a walkabout (Ian Rutherford/PA)
Onlookers presented gifts to Meghan Markle during her walkabout (John Linton/PA)
Onlookers presented gifts to Meghan Markle during her walkabout (John Linton/PA)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arriving at Edinburgh Castle (John Linton/PA)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arriving at Edinburgh Castle (John Linton/PA)
Prince Harry during a walkabout on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Prince Harry during a walkabout on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Prince Harry prepares to start his walkabout on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Prince Harry prepares to start his walkabout on the esplanade at Edinburgh Castle (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Flags were out for Meghan Markle during her walkabout (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Flags were out for Meghan Markle during her walkabout (Andrew Milligan/PA)
The soon-to-be royal couple arriving at Edinburgh Castle (John Linton/PA)
The soon-to-be royal couple arriving at Edinburgh Castle (John Linton/PA)
The Camera Obscura provided a good vantage point for some onlookers (Andrew Milligan/PA)
The Camera Obscura provided a good vantage point for some onlookers (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Meghan Markle has already been embraced by royal watchers in Edinburgh (John Linton/PA)
Meghan Markle has already been embraced by royal watchers in Edinburgh (John Linton/PA)
Crowds gather ahead of a visit by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Edinburgh Castle (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Crowds gather ahead of a visit by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Edinburgh Castle (Andrew Milligan/PA)

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