Worried Meghan Markle is rushed out of a crowded market after she whispers to her security for help
The Duchess of Sussex was rushed out of a crowded market in Fiji's capital, Suva, after her bodyguards had concerns about a "crowd control issue."
Markle was set to meet with women at the "Markets of Change" stall, but the visit had to be postponed.
Read more on our Twitter account, @amomama_usa. A news clip of the incident can be viewed below.
Footage of the incident has since been released and shows Markle being escorted out of the market while members of her staff clear the way.
Security risk! Pregnant Meghan Markle was rushed out of a Fiji market as growing crowds pushed her security team to implement an exit strategy! https://t.co/RCkQfkouPG pic.twitter.com/qdLc3OgvQm
— Access (@accessonline) October 24, 2018
The latest member of her security detail is a woman, whose identity cannot be disclosed due to the nature of her job.
Nevertheless, the police officer was armed and ready even though cut an unusually glamorous figure in a black skirt and shirt with beige high-heels.
Meghan Markle's bodyguard: The female protection officer who swooped to keep pregnant duchess safe during #royaltour market security scare https://t.co/lxuFpGzZqh pic.twitter.com/sBDwvCePOg
— Mirror Royal (@MirrorRoyal) October 24, 2018
The Duchess didn't seem overly concerned, and smiled and waved at the crowd as she was escorted out.
A royal aide told Daily Mail that Markle "met everyone she was meant to meet and left," and explained that she was removed due to a "management issue."
The British High Commission (Fiji) hosted morning tea for the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle to showcase women's organisations. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex meets guests who play a pivotal role in women's empowerment and development. #Fiji #FijiNews pic.twitter.com/7j3lHrNMCC
— Fijian Government (@FijianGovt) October 24, 2018
Markle addressed students at the South Pacific University hours earlier, saying "Everyone should be afforded the opportunity to receive the education they want."
#MeghanMarkle wears £7277 outfit for visit to a local market with #PrinceHarry in #Fiji #RoyalTour #RoyalVisitFiji https://t.co/TTXZ7VK55s pic.twitter.com/WUiVgYCyQK
— Daily Express (@Daily_Express) October 24, 2018
She wore traditional garlands and a pink outfit as she took the podium and was dressed in a beautiful pink outfit. Her hair was styled in the signature "Meghan bun."
Meghan Markle’s pink Figue dress is absolutely joy-inducing (as is her and Harry’s hand-holding.) pic.twitter.com/ViT3gIvu5Z
— Alyssa Bailey (@alyssabailey) October 23, 2018
The Duchess said that as a university graduate, she knows the "feeling of pride and excitement that comes with attending university," and added that she's also aware of the challenges.
She explained: "It was through scholarships, financial aid programs and work-study where my earnings from a job on campus went directly towards my tuition – that I was able to attend university."
She underlined that was all worth the effort and highlighted that it's vital for women to have access to higher education.
Harry listened to her speech and was in admiration of his wife, telling the students that there he was no way he could follow up on that.
