Pregnant Meghan Markle Pictures: Duchess Cradles Baby Bump on Final Moments of Royal Tour and More Photos

Pictures of Pregnant Meghan Markle's Final Moments of Royal Tour
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Redwoods Tree Walk on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on the final day of their... Kirsty Wigglesworth - Pool/Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first royal tour together has finally come to an end. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are headed back to their Kensington Palace home on Wednesday after wrapping up the final and 76th engagement of their 16-day royal tour of Australia, Tonga, Figi and New Zealand.

The couple didn't end their final stretch of touring in Auckland, New Zealand, without giving fans one last baby bump moment. The couple announced they were expecting their first child just days before their trip started on October 15, and although Markle is in the early stages of her pregnancy, her tiny baby bump was already starting to show by the time they arrived in the country.

Auckland residents got a good glimpse of Markle's growing tummy while the duchess greeted members of the public on Tuesday. Markle, wearing a close-fitting neutral-toned Brandon Maxwell dress and matching Burberry Bishop trench coat, was photographed cradling her baby bump during the couple's visit to Pillars.

Meghan Markle can't stop cradling her mini baby bump during a royal tour through New Zealandhttps://t.co/XwmTIeOyNl pic.twitter.com/mjUSmvOPjt

— USA TODAY Video (@usatodayvideo) October 30, 2018

The way she holds her baby bump already seems to be Markle's pregnancy trademark. The duchess was spotted on numerous occasions throughout the trip touching her stomach or cradling her burgeoning belly while holding on to her husband's hand with the other.

Meghan Markle Can't Hide Baby Bump Anymore https://t.co/q5G6vhwWQ1 pic.twitter.com/Wsyjr5rvml

— good music and info! (@topusnews) October 23, 2018

Even Harry is participating in the baby joy. When the couple arrived in New Zealand Sunday, the prince expressed how excited his family, including their newest addition, was to be in the country. "From myself, my wife and our little bump, we are so grateful to be here. We bring blessings from my grandmother the Queen and our family. We are so grateful for your hospitality and the work to look after this beautiful place," he said.

#MeghanMarkle cradles her baby bump on a stroll with #PrinceHarry, and it is the most adorable thing you will see today. 👫 #couplesgoals pic.twitter.com/xVa2HtKQmQ

— Femina (@FeminaIndia) October 23, 2018

The couple still has quite a ways to go before their new bundle of joy makes its official debut. Markle isn't due to give birth until sometime in spring 2019, Kensington Palace announced.

Meghan Markle follows in Royal tradition! She’s been given a woven Korowai (Mãori cloak) to wear while attending a pōwiri. All the cloaks are personalised, with Meghan’s containing blue and gold inspired by the couple’s coat of arms. #RoyalTourNewZealand #RoyalTour pic.twitter.com/Jo9r6oNvjt

— 9Honey (@9HoneyAU) October 31, 2018

I think we can all agree that Meghan Markle is going to be THE BEST mother 😍😍❤️ pic.twitter.com/zJBeuDI2DY

— 𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘢 (@meghmarkle) October 31, 2018

The #RoyalTour is over ! It was my first time covering a Royal Tour, and I'm extremely proud of how Meghan handled her first tour, a long one to say the least. Thanks to everyone who followed us for the past 16 days, you are amazing ! 'Till next time, hopefully with Baby Sussex pic.twitter.com/Doe8yhlGZ1

— Meghan Markle Fan I meghanmarklefan.com (@mmarklefancom) October 31, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, wearing traditional garment at Te Papaiouru Marae, in Rotorua. Photo by Chris Jackson#royalvisitnz #RoyalTourNZ #HarryandMeghan pic.twitter.com/4T0E7ec1Q3

— Derek Momodu (@DelMody) October 31, 2018

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