The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were met with cheers and shouts of "I love you" as they toured Nottingham on their first royal-style joint engagement since returning to the UK
Harry and Meghan just visited youth charity Epic Partners, the third and final stop on their visit. Outside was Rafi Rashad, 20, a student from Indonesia who is studying in the UK: "I saw them holding hands with each other which was very nice."
Harry shot our social affairs correspondent a thumbs-up and a smile when asked by the BBC about his love for Nottingham
Earlier, they took part in a cooking class at Himmah, an organisation tackling food poverty. The Duke and Duchess had an emotional reunion with their Grenfell "ladies", who Meghan worked with on a cookbook in 2018
Their first stop was the Community Recording Studio (CRS) charity, a place Harry has a long relationship with
The pair were in the city where they made their first joint appearance after announcing their engagement in 2017
As a reminder, Harry and Meghan are not working royals. Rather, they were in Nottingham as public figures and supporters of individual projects, our royal correspondent explained
Emily Williamson
East Midlands
Meghan had told people earlier that she would come out, but we've heard Harry and Meghan have now gone.
There are lots of disappointed people here.
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East Midlands
At the Himmah Hub, there's still a decent crowd of people waiting outside.
People have told me they are hoping that Harry and Meghan will have time to meet some of them on the way out.
Asha Patel
Nottingham
Some of the crowd have been following Harry and Meghan as they tour the city.
Others heard about the couple's visit on the radio this morning, and decided to come to the Himmah food bank.
Sabjit Johal, 76, and Kulvir Johal, 71, have travelled to Hyson Green from Bramcote in Nottinghamshire.
"We're here to see Harry and Meghan," said Sabjit. "We were big fans of Lady Diana so it brings back memories.
"I like how they speak up for themselves, they're not scared of upsetting the Royal Family.
"Their support for Nottingham is great."
Felicity Baker
Royal producer
Image source, PA MediaThe duke and duchess have taken part in a cooking class at the Himmah Hub charity in Nottingham.
The duchess was also reunited with four women she previously worked with on a cookbook in 2018.
On seeing them ahead of the cooking class, Meghan said: "I want to meet all of you, it smells amazing but I have to go see my ladies first!"
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Daniela Relph
Senior royal correspondent
Megan especially was among friends.
After the formal introductions, she peeled away saying she had to get to the kitchen to meet "her ladies".
These were the women who'd worked with her on a cookbook eight years ago. The mood was family reunion.
They hugged, there was a lot of emotion in the room, they told her they missed her.
After arriving in Nottingham earlier today, Harry and Meghan went straight to greet the crowds of well-wishers - just like a traditional royal walkabout - smiling, shaking hands, giving hugs and taking selfies with the members of the public.
The duchess was heard telling one woman in the crowd "it's great to be back", and she left carrying multiple bouquets of flowers as she went inside the Community Recording Studio (CRS) building.
Isaac Ashe
East Midlands
People are now gathering at Himmah's food bank in Hyson Green, where Harry and Meghan will next visit.
The couple are currently taking part in a cooking class inside Himmah, and it's a subject close to Meghan's heart.
The cookbook she worked on, Together: Our Community Cookbook, was published in 2018 - and from the proceeds, she made a £10,000 donation to the charity in 2021, which Harry then matched.
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East Midlands
Keen royalist Ericka Dale, 54, lives in Forest Fields, close to Himmah's base.
She said: "I really like the boys, Harry and William.
"I was outside Windsor Castle for Harry and Meghan's wedding, I also went down to see Catherine and William, I went to the Queen's funeral. I like to see them when I get the opportunity.
"I do support them, I think they're doing a lovely job. I don't understand the stick they get in the media.
"The youth in Nottingham really need someone to look up to."
Asha Patel
Nottingham
Kaye Rust, 40, and her son Lewis Robinson, 17, have travelled from Long Eaton in Derbyshire.
"I want to get Lewis to meet Harry and Meghan," said Kaye. "I fully support them. I personally think he should be the next king.
"He's human. He's out for the people.
"He's living life like a normal person and Meghan, she's absolutely lovely. I really, really like her."
Isaac Ashe
East Midlands
Harry and Meghan are currently visiting Himmah, a charity in the Hyson Green area of Nottingham, which works to fight poverty and food insecurity.
They offer community meals, food parcels and practical support for residents, and their kitchen dished up more than 15,000 meals in 2024-25.
After visiting the main base, the couple will visit the charity's nearby food bank.
Image source, ReutersAsha Patel
Nottingham
It was very brief engagement with the crowd outside Himmah.
A crowd of about 50 people had gathered at the gates of the organisation to catch a glimpse of the couple.
Cheers went up, as did dozens of camera phones. The couple waved as they walked into the charity building.
There were shouts of "hello Harry, hello Meghan" as they arrived.
The couple are expected to spend a couple of hours here, before their next engagement.
Their fans are still waiting eagerly outside.
Isaac Ashe
East Midlands
And there were hugs for the crowds still outside the charity, as they depart for Himmah in Hyson Green.
Harry told the crowd: "It's nice to see you."
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East Midlands
Image source, PA MediaBack at the CRS, Meghan revealed her daughter Princess Lilibet has been enjoying gymnastics.
The duchess joined young girls for a confidence-building and bracelet-making workshop where they discussed what makes them feel most like themselves.
When one youngster said "I like it when I do gymnastics", Meghan replied: "Oh yeah. Our daughter is doing that too right now. She loves it."
The duchess, whose Netflix show With Love, Meghan centred around hosting and cooking, added: "I feel most like myself when I'm with my family and also when I'm cooking. I love doing that. I love to cook."
She also gave the girls advice, saying: "We have to remember to talk to ourselves like we talk to our best friends.
"It's really important to be just as kind to yourself."
Asha Patel
Nottingham
Mary Kate, 87, from Hyson Green in Nottingham, says she has a "soft spot" for Harry.
She said: "I'm here because of Harry. I love him.
"I think it's because of what he's gone through. What the papers have done to destroy him."
Mary added the couple had "put Nottingham on the map".
"Good luck to them," she added.
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Nottingham
Kloe Walker, 27, from Eastwood in Nottinghamshire, has been a fan of Harry and Meghan since their wedding - and even had an Instagram page dedicated to the pair.
She said: "I love how they love the public and they love giving back. They're so unique within the family.
"Harry was my favourite when I was growing up. I just want to say thank you for the work they do around the world and in the UK.
"I was quite sad when they left so I'm happy that they're back and they're happy now."
Asha Patel
Nottingham
The crowd is growing here outside Himmah, and fans are making friends with each other at the gates outside the charity.
One group of friends were discussing how they felt it was important to show support for Meghan in particular.
Asha Patel
Nottingham
West Bridgford resident Pauliina Paajanen, 35, is originally from Finland and desperately wanted to see "at least one royal".
She said: "We don't have royals in Finland and I want to see one."
Asked what she thought of the fact that they are not technically working royals, she said: "It doesn't matter to me. In Finland we're very focused on British royals.
"To me, I think they are. I'm not a fan but I'm very glad that they do this kind of work.
"I think the things they're working on are very important, maybe that's why it doesn't matter, because they're still doing good work."
Felicity Baker
Royal producer
The duke and duchess will shortly visit Himmah Hub, a Nottingham-based charity tackling food poverty.
They will also visit the charity's food bank and help prepare food parcels, which will be distributed to the local community.
The duchess has been involved with Himmah since 2018, after women affected by the Grenfell Tower fire came together to cook for their families and neighbours.
Emily Williamson
East Midlands
At the Himmah Hub in Hyson Green, the first members of the public have arrived, including married couple Lucy and Darren Beardsall, from Huthwaite in Nottinghamshire.
Lucy, 52, said: "I think they're an amazing and special couple, and they have had it a bit tough."
Darren, 60, said: "With Harry, he's always down to earth."
Lucy added: "He treats everyone the same. I love them so much."
