Prince Charles’s 70th birthday patronage celebration

Just 3 days after the wedding, Meghan and Harry attended Prince Charles’ 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration, their first outing as a married couple.

Prince Harry and Meghan's first engagement as a married couple comes next Tuesday, when they'll join the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, at Prince Charles's 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration in the Gardens of Buckingham Palace. #royalwedding #HarryandMeghan

— Emily Nash (@emynash) May 14, 2018

Meghan and Harry arriving:

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The event celebrated Charles’s patronages, military affiliations and others involved in charities he supports.

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Some 6,000 representatives from Charles’ patronages, charities and military affiliations, as well as Police, Fire, Ambulance, Mountain Rescue, and RNLI and members of the emergency services who were on the scene at the 2017 Manchester terror attack, were also in attendance.

Charles chose to celebrate his birthday with the charities because “He wasn’t comfortable with a big event that was just about him. He felt like this would be a much better option.”

Today The Prince of Wales' 70th Birthday Patronage Celebration was held at Buckingham Palace.

The event celebrated the achievements of His Royal Highness' Patronages, Military affiliations, the charities HRH supports & others involved in public service. #PrinceandPatron pic.twitter.com/9FjjTQsr9A

— The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall (@ClarenceHouse) May 22, 2018

Meghan had a chat with some of the attendees.

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Speech time! While giving a sweet speech honoring his “Pa” and the work he done with various charities throughout the UK, Prince Harry was interrupted by a rogue bumblebee that flew too close to him.

Very funny moment as The Duke of Sussex, watched by his new bride, gets bombed by bumblebee as he gives a warm and witty speech to mark Prince Charles’s 70th birthday pic.twitter.com/HTOeZzIJmr

— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) May 22, 2018

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After they finished laughing Prince Harry recovered and continued his thoughtful speech.

Prince Harry gave a really loving and affectionate speech about his ‘pa’ today. pic.twitter.com/mjMCCzs1n3

— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) May 22, 2018

Harry said:

“His enthusiasm and energy are truly infectious, It has certainly inspired William and I to get involved in issues we care passionately about and to do whatever we can to make a difference. In fact, many of the issues William and I now work on are subjects we were introduced to by our father growing up. His passion and dedication are remarkable and seeing so many of you here today i cannot fail but to be in awe of the drive he has had for so many years to contribute to the enrichment of society both in this country and around the world.”

A group photo was taken in front of Buckingham Palace:

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Meghan wore a dusky pink dress by Goat

And the Siren Nappa Leather pumps from Tamara Mellon