In pictures: Harry and Meghan all smiles as couple don traditional Tongan dress

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A beaming Duke and Duchess of Sussex were kitted out in traditional dress as they visited a handicrafts exhibition in Tonga on Friday.

The couple looked to be in good spirits as they were presented with floral garlands before later being clothed in a ta’ovala – a mat which is wrapped around the waist and signifies Tongan respect to the higher ranks.

Sharing a smile or two, Harry and Meghan strolled hand-in-hand as they met local traders and craftsmen.

The couple were presented with a ta’ovala, a traditional Tongan dress, which was wrapped around their waists
The couple were presented with a ta’ovala, a traditional Tongan dress, which was wrapped around their waists
After donning the skirt and garlands, Harry and Meghan took a stroll to meet with local traders at the handicrafts exhibition
After donning the skirt and garlands, Harry and Meghan took a stroll to meet with local traders at the handicrafts exhibition
Meghan looked in good form, beaming as she soaked up the atmosphere
Meghan looked in good form, beaming as she soaked up the atmosphere
The couple were also treated to a dance performance at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre
The couple were also treated to a dance performance at the Fa’onelua Convention Centre
Children greeted the royal couple with the offer of a free hug - which Meghan spotted and smiled at
Children greeted the royal couple with the offer of a free hug - which Meghan spotted and smiled at
After a quick costume change, Harry and Meghan visited Tupou College's on-site forest, where they were fascinated by a parrot
After a quick costume change, Harry and Meghan visited Tupou College's on-site forest, where they were fascinated by a parrot
The couple then unveiled a plaque to dedicate two of the school's rainforest tracts to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy
The couple then unveiled a plaque to dedicate two of the school's rainforest tracts to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy

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