She has already won over the corgis. The Duchess of Sussex has now made a start on the Queen’s other love: horses.

During their royal visit to Morocco, the Duchess stroked the noses of horses in stables of the Royal Foundation for Equestrian Sports, encouraged by her husband who has grown up alongside the animals.

The Duke, who looked right at home making a fuss of the animals, led the way, with his wife reaching out to touch them tentatively afterwards.

Although she has attended the polo with her husband, it is the first time the Duchess has embraced the horse-loving side of the Royal Family for her public engagements since her wedding.

The visit, to the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports in Rabat, saw her admit to feeling “camera shy”, while Prince Harry told his hosts he was missing his old horses.