
The Duchess of Sussex spoke of enjoying the pressures of being a working mother as she met a dozen inspiring female entrepreneurs at an event in Cape Town today.

Meghan said she found juggling being a royal and looking after baby Archie 'a lot' but added 'it's all so exciting'.

The former actress met several women who have set up their own businesses in industries such as technology, conservation and fashion and praised them for 'empowering the next generation' of creative minds.

Speaking to mother-of-two Lara Rosmarin, CEO of Cape Innovation and Technology, Meghan said: 'It must be a lot to juggle. We're only five months in right now. Being a working mum and travelling as well with a baby, my goodness it's a lot, but it's all so exciting.

'There are days when it's a lot to juggle but then you meet someone and you have an impact on them and you say 'ah-ha', and it's so rewarding.'

Meghan then went to the city's Mothers2Mothers organisation, which trains and employs women with HIV.

She took along some of Archie's baby clothes, including a onesie saying 'The Future' and his Invictus babygro which he no longer fits, alongside donations from her friends with children.

Meghan kissed young Amara's hand as she visited the African not-for-profit organisation 'mothers2mothers'

Meghan said she found juggling being a royal and looking after baby Archie 'a lot' but added 'it's all so exciting'

Meghan was gifted flowers, cards and drawings at the charity in Cape Town

The Duchess of Sussex left baby Archie and her husband Harry behind for a series of solo events at groups empowering women in South Africa

The Duchess sat alongside 12 other empowering and inspiring women at the event

The Duchess of Sussex was embraced outside the NGO Mothers 2 Mothers

Meghan posed for pictures after the 'Ladies who Launch' event at the Woodstock Exchange

For the solo events, Meghan had changed into a chic black Everlane jumpsuit, teamed with statement GAS Bijoux gold earrings, and black Manolo Blahnik pumps. The 38-year-old wore the same £100 jumpsuit while working behind-the-scenes on the September issue of British Vogue in July.

After meeting Meghan, Lara Rosmarin said: 'I think the Duchess really understood to pressures on working women which was so appreciated.

'She is a working mother herself and mixing that in with all the travelling and projects she has, it's inspiring for other women and young people to see that she is making such a success out of her life and helping others with her charitably endeavours.'

The Duchess said she found the concept of a company called Relate, founded by Lauren Gills 'fascinating'.

The non-profit NGO which employs women from disadvantaged backgrounds across South Africa to make bracelets for good causes was inspired by the Lance Armstrong cancer awareness armband and how it connected people both to a cause and each other.

Mrs Gills said: 'We started off with an idea and from that initial crowdfunding we have now raised £3.5million from the sale of 3.5million bracelets that we put back into communities empowering women from disadvantaged communities.

'The work they do is reflected right back into their own community and that really is the difference to helping alleviate their struggles.'

Meghan said: 'I find that so fascinating, it's such an interesting concept, by empowering these women from those backgrounds they are changing the focus of their communities and empowering the next generation.'

The 'Ladies Who Launch' event at the Woodstock Exchange, a technology hub that The Tech Hub, focussed on highlighting the skills and mentorship of the female entrepreneurs changing the landscape of employment in South Africa.

The programme brings together a cross-section of female entrepreneurs, investors and corporate decision makers, to help start-ups tap into a network of successful female entrepreneurs and successful role model women to help their businesses flourish.

She had promised to bring gifts, and the Duchess of Sussex did not disappoint on her next visit to a charity supporting mothers with HIV.

Meghan brought a large black holdall full of baby clothing outgrown by her son Archie and the children of friends, to hand over to clients of mothers2mothers in Cape Town, her second solo engagement and third of the day.

They included two tiny white vests, one from Mère Soeur bearing the words The Future and another with the Invictus Games logo.

She took along some of Archie's baby clothes, including a Mère Soeur onesie saying 'The Future' and his Invictus babygro which he no longer fits, alongside donations from her friends with children

She had promised to bring gifts, and the Duchess of Sussex did not disappoint on her visit to a charity supporting mothers with HIV

Meghan brought a large black holdall full of baby clothing outgrown by her son Archie and the children of friends, to hand over to clients of mothers2mothers in Cape Town, her second solo engagement and third of the day

Meghan gave the group some gifts, adding: 'And so we can obviously make sure everything you need is provided for you, but we've brought some of the things that my friends and I used for our kids and Archie, that don't fit anymore.'

She told the group: 'It's so important to be able to share with other families…you're all in this together and with each other and so we just wanted to share something from our home to each of yours.'

On her second solo engagement in Cape town, Mehgan played with toddlers on the floor and invited other mothers to join her, as she visited the no-for-profit organisation mothers2mothers

On arrival, The Duchess of Sussex was met by Frank Beadle De Palomo, president and CEO of mothers2mothers, along with staff from the organisation gathered outside to welcome Her Royal Highness

When her hosts hesitated, she urged them on, laughing, 'I can't be the only one sitting down here.' Meghan sat cross-legged on the carpet and held out a finger to one baby girl next to her as Limpho shared her story

Meghan was wearing the same Everlane Jumpsuit she was seen in earlier that day, on the third day of the royal tour of South Africa

Mother Mentors are able to bring financial security for their families and become role models as healthy, HIV positive women, helping to reduce stigma and discrimination around the virus

the Duchess quickly suggested they move to the floor, where a selection of playthings were laid out for the youngsters. 'We can all sit down here, I just think if it was Archie and we had all these toys in the middle but I made him sit in the chair it would be so unfair!'

As she was gifted a bunch of flowers, the Duchess of Sussex stopped to hug nine-year-old Amara

'Here's a few little things that I thought would be helpful,' she said, holding them up one by one. 'The Future. And he's outgrown his Invictus one,' she laughed.

After accepting a gift of a framed photograph of women helped by the organisation, she told her hosts: 'I just thought that, in the spirit of community, what's so nice is to be able to share some of the things that we have at home as well.

'And so we can obviously make sure everything you need is provided for you, but we've brought some of the things that my friends and I used for our kids and Archie, that don't fit anymore.'

Gesturing to the bag, she added: 'There's all sorts of things there. It's so important to be able to share with other families…you're all in this together and with each other and so we just wanted to share something from our home to each of yours.'

Then, pointing to a 15-month-old girl called Asivile, who was rolling around on the floor in front of the group, the Duchess laughed: 'Look at who's having the best time, living her best life!'

Outside the Mothers2Mothers charity, Meghan chatted to young fan Amara Nenguke, who told the Duchess she wants to be a pediatrician when she grows up.

Amara, nine, told reporters: 'She asked me how old I am, I answered, and she asked me what I wanted to do one day, and she asked me my name. I said, 'I want to be a paediatrician'. She said 'You can be anything you want'.'

'[I cried] because I have never met such an amazing person like her, it was amazing to see.'

The Duchess of Sussex, who has taken her four-month-old son to South Africa, spoke to other parents at mothers2mothers

Meghan joked this youngster was 'living her best life' while giggling and playing on the floor

The Duchess of Sussex meets health workers and client families during a visit to the mothers2mothers (m2m) charity

Meghan smiled and waved to the crowds who had gathered outside the charity to meet her today

The Duchess of Sussex spoke about enjoying the pressures of being a working mother as she met a dozen female entrepreneurs at an event in Cape Town

The Duchess waved to the Cape Town crowds as she visits Mothers2Mothers in Cape Town, an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Meghan also seemed smitten by six-week old Sumeya, who was asleep on her mother, Nothabo Qaga, 31.

Told she had watched the royal wedding on TV, the Duchess replied: 'Oh thank you, that's so sweet.'

And she giggled when Nothabo suggested that little Sumeya might one day marry Archie.

What is the mothers2mothers charity? Mothers2Mothers is an African not-for-profit organisation with the vision of a healthy, HIV-free Africa— where women and their families thrive. Mother Mentors are able to bring financial security for their families and become role models as healthy, HIV positive women, helping to reduce stigma and discrimination around the virus. They work in communities and at understaffed health facilities to ensure that women and their families get the health advice, treatment and medication they need. As a result, m2m has achieved virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV for enrolled clients for the past five years in a row. As well as its headquarters in Cape Town, the organisation has affiliated outlets including m2m International in New York and Los Angeles and m2m United Kingdom based in London. The charity's celebrity patrons include the singer Annie Lennox, who appeared with the Duchess in panel discussion on International Women's Day and Hollywood star Salma Hayek, who appeared in the September issue of Vogue guest-edited by the Duchess. South African supermodel Candice Swanepoel, actress Samantha Bond and TV and radio host Rochelle Humes are also patrons. More: www.m2m.org Advertisement

'I was so excited, I can't believe it even now', said the mother-of-two from Cape Town's Khayelitsha township.

'It's like a dream to see her, especially because I watched her wedding on TV. I told her that maybe Archie and Sumeya are a match made in heaven. I was disappointed that she didn't bring him too.' Meghan was visiting mothers2mothers' international headquarters in Cape Town to hear how the charity is training and employing women living with HIV as health workers in their communities across eight African nations.

The peer-support model helps prevent mother-to-baby transmission of the virus through these 'Mother mentors', who become role models in their communities, showing how women with HIV can live healthy, productive lives.

Since its launch in 2001, m2m has created more than 10,000 jobs and reached more than 11 million women and children under the age of two.

Meghan was welcomed to the centre by Frank Beadle De Palomo, President and CEO of mothers2mothers and two of its spokeswomen, Limpho Nteko, 29, from Lesotho, and Nobuntu Ma-awu, 32, from Khayelitsha.

Inside, she sat in a circle of chairs with m2m staff and clients who had brought their young children to the session.

But the Duchess quickly suggested they move to the floor, where a selection of playthings were laid out for the youngsters.

'We can all sit down here, I just think if it was Archie and we had all these toys in the middle but I made him sit in the chair it would be so unfair!'

When her hosts hesitated, she urged them on, laughing, 'I can't be the only one sitting down here.'

Meghan sat cross-legged on the carpet and held out a finger to one baby girl next to her as Limpho shared her story.

Hearing that she had a daughter aged five months, 'almost the same age as baby Archie', Meghan gasped, 'Oh my goodness!'

Limpho said she was 19, pregnant and married to a man seven years older than her when she was diagnosed with HIV.

'Did you feel scared?' asked the Duchess. 'Scared, ashamed and it was just terrifying,' she replied. 'One of those moments when you just want to disappear.'

With the support of mothers2mothers, Limpho said she realised she could continue to live a healthy life and she managed to deliver an HIV-free baby. Tragically, she told the royal visitor, her baby died three weeks later.

'I'm so sorry,' Meghan replied, looking visibly moved.

Limpho has since given birth to two healthy children. She became a Mother Mentor herself and is helping to train others. When she explained how they move around the community with door-to-door visits Meghan replied: 'That's so important and I think that so much of the key work that's being done is you have your own community. Mother mentors, someone who looks like you.

'It's a safe place for you to have that conversation with someone you trust. Because we can do whatever we want from the outside looking in, but when you have a role model with a shared experience it creates a much faster connection and it's great that you're able to do that.'

The Duchess was evidently quite taken with young Amara, who told her her hopes and dreams

Amara said afterwards: 'I've never met such an amazing person. The Duchess told me I can anything I want to be.'

The Duchess stopped to chat with Amara, asking her what she wants to be when she grows up

Meghan held hands with the youngster as they chatted outside the charity headquarters

Meghan chatted to young Amara, who told the Duchess she wants to be a pediatrician when she grows up

Meghan greeted people with a hug outside the charity in Cape Town

Meghan arrived at the headquarters of Mothers2Mothers, an association training and employing mothers with HIV

Crowds of well-wishers sung to their 'African Queen' as the Duchess of Sussex left her second engagement of the day today.

Around 50 women sung 'African queen, there's a new tomorrow, African queen, a dream we can follow', as Meghan left the Woodstock Exchange.

The Duke and Duchess shared images from the talk on their Instagram account, along with the caption: 'Verified Ladies who launch! This afternoon in the Woodstock district of Cape Town, The Duchess of Sussex joined inspiring female entrepreneurs who shared their passion for ideas, technology and making a positive social impact.

'Each of the women shared amazing stories of how they started in business, the journey they've been on - successes and struggles - but also their ambitions for the future.

'Female empowerment and championing women's rights is a key focus for The Duchess.

'By taking small actions we can make a big difference. Thank you to the inspiring women The Duchess met today, who are setting this example every day through their dedication and determination.'

Meghan made visit to the city's Mothers2Mothers organisation, which trains and employs women with HIV

Meghan changed into a chic black Everlane jumpsuit for the talk today

The Duchess playfully encouraged the other women to sit on the floor with her

Meghan sat cross-legged on the floor and played with babies and toddlers

The organisation trains and employs women living with HIV as frontline health workers across eight African nations

Meghan encourages the clients at mothers2mothers to sit down on the floor

The hub focuses on skills development, capacity building, mentorship and access to markets by helping entrepreneurs

The Duchess changed into a black jumpsuit as she met 12 inspiring female entrepreneurs when she visits the UK-SA Tech Hub

Meghan looked chic and elegant in her simple black jumpsuit and matching heels

She was relaxed as she chatted and giggled during the visit today

Writing on the Sussex Royal Instagram account this afternoon, Meghan and Harry said in a statement: 'This afternoon in South Africa, The Duchess has continued to meet incredible women from Cape Town.

'Mothers2Mothers does amazing work to train and employ women living with HIV as frontline health workers.

'All of the women The Duchess met today are from Khayelitsha and the role they play as 'Mentor Mothers' is a lifeline to families in their community.

'Before departing, HRH donated two large bags of loved but outgrown clothes from Archie and her friends' children.

''It's so important we're be able to share what's worked for our family and know that you're all in this together with each other. So we wanted to share something from our home to each of yours,' she said.'

The Duchess of Sussex also spoke about being a working mother during the meeting with women entrepreneurs

The inspiring entrepreneurs posed for pictures with the Duchess as they thanked her for visiting them

Meghan was driven to mothers2mothers after taking part in the conversation and the Woodstock Exchange

Meghan met with Shirley Gilbey, the director of the UK-SA Tech Hub, before participating in a talk

She teamed her jumpsuit with statement GAS Bijoux gold earrings, and black Manolo Blahnik pumps

The Duchess animatedly chatted to women at the event in Cape Town this afternoon

The Duchess of Sussex laughs with 12 inspiring female entrepreneurs as she visits Woodstock Exchange

The 38-year-old met female entrepreneurs working in technology

The UK-SA Tech Hub is a virtual hub working to develop the maturity of the South African tech ecosystem in order to enable strong digital economic growth over time

The 38-year-old wore the same jumpsuit while working behind-the-scenes on the September issue of British Vogue in July

Meghan looked relaxed in the £100 piece from US-based Everlane - a brand she has worn on a number of previous occasions

Fashion fans hoping to emulate the Duchess' style are in luck - the laid back jumpsuit is still available to buy online

In March 2019, The Duchess of Sussex joined a panel discussion convened by The Queen's Commonwealth Trust to mark International Women's Day, featuring female business and charity leaders, the panellists discussed the obstacles that still affect female empowerment across the world today, and the positive opportunities that come when women are given wider access.

Harry and Meghan are on a 10-day visit to Africa with their four-month-old son Archie and later the duke will leave his family to travel to Botswana.

He will also visit Angola and Malawi over the coming days before he is reunited next week with his wife and child in Johannesburg.

Meghan playfully tickled a young baby as she played on the floor at the event

Meghan gave some of Archie's hand-me-downs to the charity, including a little babygro he no longer fits

The Duchess - a fan of yoga - was at ease as she sat cross-legged on the floor

Archie meets the Archbishop! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry take son to tea with veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu whose daughter jokes: 'He's going to be a ladies' man!'

Baby Archie today made his first appearance on the royal tour when he met one of the heroes of the anti-apartheid movement, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The four-month-old posed with the man they call 'The Arch' with his proud mother and father, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

The Sussexes this morning released adorable footage of them carrying their four-month-old, with the caption, 'Arch meets Archie!'.

Video posted to their Instagram account shows the couple beaming as Meghan holds little Archie - who giggles at his mother - as they are greeted by Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe.

Prince Harry, 35, put a loving arm around his wife as they stroll along with Archie who stole the show, dressed for the occasion in baby blue striped dungarees and matching booties.

Meghan, 38, joked with the Archbishop's daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe that the little royal would have to get used the cameras in his life, while Ms Tutu Gxashe joked little Archie was 'going to be a ladies' man'.

The veteran Nobel Peace Prize-winning anti-apartheid campaigner - who effectively became the leader of the liberation struggle during Nelson Mandela's long imprisonment - said he was 'thrilled by the 'rare privilege and honour' to meet the royals.

The Archbishop thanked the royals for their 'concern and interest in the welfare of our people', adding: 'It's very heartwarming, let me tell you, very heartwarming to realise that you really, genuinely are caring people,.'

Prince Harry replied: 'We all try to make things better.'

Baby Archie's debut on his first royal official tour also left fans staggered by just how much he looks like Prince Harry did as a baby.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu kissed little Archie on the head on the steps of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town

The Duchess of Sussex and her husband laughed as Archie stole the show as he grinned at the camera and the Archbishop

The four-month-old royal delighted fans as he made his first appearance of Harry and Meghan's Africa tour

Cheeky little Archie melted hearts as he giggled throughout the meeting this morning, in his striped dungarees and socks

Archie looked adorable for his surprise public appearance as he stole the limelight from his parents

The excitable four-month-old reached out to grab the Archbishop, much to the amusement of his mother

Meghan holds little Archie - who giggles at his mother - as they are greeted by Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe

Four-month-old Archie giggled at his mother as she held on to him during the meeting with the Archbishop in South Africa

One's spitting image! Fans claim Archie looks 'just like his dad' when he was a baby Archie has the 'same nose and mouth' as his dad observed many on Twitter as photos of the young royal emerged enjoying his visit to Cape Town today. Right, Prince Harry pictured with Prince William at Kensington Palace as a baby Baby Archie's debut on his first royal official tour has left fans staggered by just how much he looks like Prince Harry did as a baby. As the adorable shots emerged of Archie, who was born on May 6th, royal fans were quick to point out the facial similarities between Prince Harry as a baby and his young son. On Twitter, many shared baby photos of a blonde-haired Harry pictured at around the same age, saying the pair 'could be twins'. Others said the super-cute royal had his 'mother's eyes' but his father's 'nose and mouth'. Prince Harry learning to crawl in Kensington Palace as a baby; many remarked that Archie has the 'same nose and mouth' as his dad as photos of the young royal emerged enjoying his visit to Cape Town today Advertisement

Archbishop Desmond Tutu: The priest who helped beat apartheid South African peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu was born in 1931 in Klerksdorp, Transvaal, South Africa, and became the first Black Anglican Archbishop of both Cape Town and Johannesburg. During the 1980s, he played a role in drawing national and international attention to the iniquities of apartheid. In 1993, South African apartheid finally came to an end, and in 1994, South Africans elected Nelson Mandela as their first black president. President Mandela also appointed Tutu to head the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, tasked with investigating and reporting on the atrocities committed by both sides in the struggle over apartheid. The father of four chaired the commission and since then has continued to draw attention to a number of social justice issues. Although he officially retired from public life in the late 1990s, the Archbishop continues to advocate for social justice and equality across the globe. He has written several books over the years, including No Future Without Forgiveness (1999), and The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World (2016). Among his famous remarks is the quotation, 'Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.' Advertisement

The Duchess of Sussex looked radiant in a £370 wrap dress by Canadian brand Club Monaco as she visited the Archbishop today.

Continuing her understated wardrobe, a sartorial theme she is understood to have opted for to avoid distracting from the issues highlighted during the tour, the Duchess donned another two-tone wrap dress - the 'Dremah Silk Dress' - which sold out within an hour of her stepping out.

Club Monaco is one of Meghan's favourite brands, and links back to her time in Toronto filming Suits, with the Duchess seen sporting the label's clothes on a number of occasions.

The Archbishop's daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxash told Meghan: 'I have cameras in my genes.'

Meghan replied: 'He's an old soul', while Harry added: 'I think he is used to it already.'

The Archbishop's daughter also joked: 'You like the ladies. He's going to be a ladies' man.'

The Duke and Duchess later shared a thank you to the Archbishop and his daughter on their Instagram account, writing: 'This morning The Duke and Duchess were honoured to introduce their son Archie, to Archbishop, Desmond Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka.

'The Archbishop, a globally respected figure in anti-apartheid movement, is one of the world's great champions of equality, and has spent his life tirelessly battling injustice.

'Their Royal Highnesses have joined The Archbishop and Thandeka to learn more about the work of The Tutu and Leah Legacy Foundation, and see first-hand how they are focussing on global awareness of the critical issues affecting the world.'

The 87-year old - one of the most vocal campaigners for Mr Mandela's release from jail - spent half and hour with the couple and Archie at the historic premises of his 'Legacy Foundation' in Cape Town, the Old Granary - a restored 200-plus-year-old edifice built by slaves.

He greeted the royals with laughter with his daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe, CEO Desmond Tutu Desk campaign - which creates portable desks for schoolchildren.

The foundation is the global rallying point for the now retired archbishop's values in respect of people and the earth.

Established by the Archbishop and his wife Nomalizo Leah, its mission is to distill the timeless wisdom of our founders and to instill their values in new generations of leaders.

'We are enormously grateful to welcome the Duke and Duchess to our magnificent space, and for their love and respect for the Arch,' said foundation chair Niclas Kjellstrom-Matseke.

Prince Harry last met Archbishop Tutu in November 2015 when The Queen named him as an honorary member of The Order of the Companions of Honour in recognition of his services to United Kingdom Communities as well as International Peace and Reconciliation.

He was also a recipient the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving and ending apartheid.

Founded in Cape Town in 2013, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation contributes to the development of youth and leadership, facilitates discussions about social justice and common human purposes and makes the lessons of Archbishop Tutu accessible to new generations.

Chief Executive Officer of the Desmond and Leah Legacy Foundation Piyushi Kotecha briefed the royals on the Foundation's operations before presenting the couple with a basket of gifts celebrating South African women, children and non-racialism – including several gifts for young Archie.

The Duchess of Sussex waves to the Cape Town crowds as she visits Mothers2Mothers in Cape Town, an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Earlier Duchess changed into a black jumpsuit as she met 12 inspiring female entrepreneurs at the UK-SA Tech Hub

The hub focuses on skills development, capacity building, mentorship and access to markets by helping entrepreneurs

The duchess revealed on Tuesday her 'transition' to motherhood was made easier as son Archie has been a 'wonderful' baby

The duke yesterday talked about being a father and revealed he likes to bond with his four-month-old son by letting him fall asleep on his chest

When Meghan and Harry first arrived Mr Tutu greeted them with laughter and beside him was his daughter who is chief executive officer of the Desmond Tutu Desk campaign, which creates portable desks for schoolchildren

The group laughed and giggled as they watched the duchess take her son's arms and dance with the young royal

Footage of Meghan and Harry making their way to see the elderly statesman has been posted on the couple's official Instagram account. Archie is carried by Meghan and the four-month-old is seen smiling and laughing as the Sussexes walk

Although he officially retired from public life in the late 1990s, the archbishop continues to advocate for social justice and equality across the globe

The doting mother was a picture of happiness as she cradled her first born throughout the meeting

Four-month-old 'old soul' Archie kept his parents entertained as they bounced him up and down at the meeting

Baby Archie was happy and at ease as his parents took him along on the third day of their trip

The couple appeared animated on the steps of the foundation in Cape Town, no doubt because of little Archie's antics

The duchess wowed in a £369 Club Monaco dress and with her hair in a bun while Harry wore a dapper royal blue suit

Baby Archie Mountbatten-Windsor made his royal tour debut dressed in a pair of striped dungarees - which have already sold out in the UK online.

The £12.99 pale blue and white outfit from high street chain H&M was snapped up by followers of royal fashion as the 'Archie effect' took hold.

The lined dungarees are from H&M's Conscious range and are made from organic cotton, with straps that cross at the back with decorative buttons.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son, who is nearly five months old, was taken to meet South African peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Archie, with his hint of red hair, brought back memories of Harry as a baby, with Twitter users exclaiming that the youngster was 'the spitting image of his father'.

Followers of the duchess's fashion at Mad About Meghan wrote on their blog: 'I think the little man has his mother's eyes, otherwise he reminds me very much of a young Harry.'

Archie's ribbed baby socks in ecru were by French fashion house for children and babies Bonpoint and cost £13 a pair.

Meghan matched the colours of Archie's blue and white ensemble with the £232 silk Dremah dress by Club Monaco.

The dress, which is described by the brand as 'Easy, breezy. A blue brushstroke pattern gives a flowing dress a distinctly spring-like feel', is also sold out online in all sizes.

Harry opted for a smart navy suit with white shirt and navy tie to meet the veteran Nobel Peace Prize winner.

'Protective' Meghan Markle held on to Archie's arm to make him feel secure while fun dad Prince Harry was 'gently clowning around' during visit to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, body language expert reveals The doting parents held their son as they enjoyed tea with the Archbishop and his daughter Meghan Markle's gestures towards son Archie suggested 'protection', while Prince Harry's actions with his son signified a desire to 'have fun,' a body language expert has claimed. Speaking to FEMAIL, Judi James revealed that Meghan's arm holding and close eye contact to the young royal suggests a 'caring' nature, while Prince Harry's laughter prompts indicates an eagerness to make Archie chuckle. 'Meghan carries baby Archie high to her body and near to her own head, suggesting a desire to tune into her son and allow him to do the same,' noted Judi. 'The gesture of close contact that is as lovingly intense and empathetic as the baby-bump cradling and touch rituals she used when she was pregnant.' 'It allows her to track his eye-gaze and responses to the world around him.' 'Meghan is clearly keen to offer security and protection to her baby son by using this close-quarters eye contact and by clutching his arm,' explained Judi. 'Her gaze clearly looks besotted as she smiles down at him. 'Harry walks beside Meghan and Archie, keeping at a very slight distance and a rather more formal approach at first,' explained Judi. 'He's monitoring his wife and son carefully though and that raised hand touching his jacket is a partial cut-off or self-comfort ritual that often signals some amount of anxiety in the Prince.' Advertisement

The cakes and cookies emblazoned with timely notes including 'justice', 'faith' and 'me too' (pictured)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted with cakes decorated with meaningful messages, as they sat down for tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The cakes and cookies were emblazoned with timely notes including 'justice', 'faith' and 'me too'.

Baby Archie was seen screeching with delight during his first official engagement, before dribbling with delectation as he set his sights on the tasty treats in front of him.

The cakes and cookies were decorated with blue, purple and green icing, and messages included hearts, peace, love, freedom, hope, enough is enough, and 'Cape Town 2019'.

The messages are reminiscent of supportive notes written on bananas by Meghan as she visited a Bristol charity working with sex workers in February this year.

Meghan joked with the Archbishop's daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe, that the young royal would have have to get used the the cameras

They were given a set of signed children's books for Archie, Desmond and the Mean Word, and Children's Bible Stories, written by the Archbishop

Meghan, 38, cuddled her little boy while doting Harry, 35, sat beside them during the reception in Cape Town

The anti-apartheid campaigner said he was 'thrilled by the 'rare privilege and honour' to meet the royals

Archie was the centre of attention as the group, as they joked about his time in front of the cameras

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, holding their son Archie, meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation

Meghan joked with the Archbishop's daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe that the little royal would have have to get used the the cameras in his life, while Ms Tutu Gxashe joked little Archie was 'going to be a ladies' man'

The veteran Nobel Peace Prize winner, who was effectively the leader of the liberation struggle during Nelson Mandela's long imprisonment, said he was 'thrilled by the 'rare privilege and honour' to meet the royals

In a heartwarming and tender moment, the Archbishop gave Archie a kiss on the head as his mother beamed

Prince Harry last met Archbishop Tutu in November 2015 when The Queen named him as an honorary member of The Order of the Companions of Honour

Founded in Cape Town in 2013, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation contributes to the development of youth and leadership, facilitates discussions about social justice and common human purposes and makes the lessons of Archbishop Tutu accessible to new generations

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken their son Archie with them to have tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter on the third day of their whirlwind tour of South Africa

The 87-year old - one of the most vocal campaigners for Mr Mandela's release from jail - spent half and hour with the couple and Archie at the historic premises

Baby Archie today made his first appearance on the royal tour when he met one of the heroes of the anti-apartheid movement

Meghan cradled her four-month-old as her husband Harry greeted Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The Archbishop's daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxash told Meghan: 'I have cameras in my genes.' Meghan replied: 'He's an old soul', while Harry added: 'I think he is used to it already'

Kotecha also presented Prince Harry with a pair of framed photographs of his mother Princess Diana's meeting with President Nelson Mandela, in Cape Town in 1997 – one for Prince Harry and the other for his brother, the Duke of Cambridge. The photographs were donated to the foundation by photojournalist, Benny Gool.

The gift basket included a matching pair of beaded bracelets hand-made by members of Ikamva Labantu, which works in Cape Town townships focusing on early childhood development, afterschool initiatives and the wellbeing of elder persons. The bracelets, in the purple and green colours of the Foundation, were specially commissioned for the royal couple.

They were also given a set of signed children's books for Archie, Desmond and the Mean Word, and Children's Bible Stories, written by the Archbishop.

Harry and Meghan also received a children's songbook containing the extraordinary work of Patricia Schonstein, who opened a pre-school in Grahamstown in 1984 in defiance of apartheid rules. The teaching was based on principles of peace, non-violence, non-racism and care of the earth. Over the ten years of the Centre's existence, children of all races and of different cultural, religious and economic backgrounds were taught, through story-telling, poetry, art, pottery, music, song and drama to care about each other and to cherish the natural world.

Other gifts included a copy of the Book of Joy signed by both His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop, and a set of portable and recyclable lap-desks from the Tutu Desk Campaign.

He greeted the royals with laughter with his daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe, CEO Desmond Tutu Desk campaign - which creates portable desks for schoolchildren

The couple beam - while playful little Archie giggles - ahead of their meeting

The four-month-old wriggled on his mother's lap as she and his father chatted with the Archbishop

The four-month-old posed with the man they call 'The Arch' with his proud mother and father, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Sussexes this morning released adorable footage of them carrying their four-month-old, with the caption, 'Arch meets Archie!'

Meghan Markle follows royal tradition by dressing Archie in stripy dungarees just - like Prince Harry, Prince George and Prince Louis - but his cost just £14.99 from H&M The seventh-in-line to the throne (seen left with mum Meghan) looked the spitting image of dad Harry, who was seen in similar dungarees in 1985 (right) with mum, Princess Diana In 2014 Prince George was seen wearing red and white striped dungarees as he watched Prince William play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor on his first official engagement today dressed in a pair of blue dungarees and a white bodysuit by H&M, costing just £14.99, and little socks by Bon Point at £13. The seventh-in-line to the throne looked the spitting image of dad Harry, who was seen in similar dungarees in 1985 with mum, Princess Diana. And the outfit appears to be a popular choice with the royals, with Archie's cousins Prince George, now six, and Prince Louis, one, both previously seen in £39.99 red striped dungarees by Spanish brand Neck & Neck. In 2014 Prince George was seen wearing red and white striped dungarees as he watched Prince William play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club. And this year, Prince Louis wore the same £39.99 red striped dungarees by Spanish brand Neck & Neck as he joined his family at Kate's unveiling of her garden at the HS Chelsea Flower Show in May. And the tradition goes as far back as the early eighties, with Prince William seen sporting green dungarees and striped top, aged two, as he was pictured playing with a football in the gardens of Kensington Palace in 1983. And this year, Prince Louis wore the same £39.99 red striped dungarees by Spanish brand Neck & Neck as he joined his family at Kate's unveiling of her garden at the HS Chelsea Flower Show in May And the tradition goes as far back as the early eighties, with Prince William seen sporting green dungarees and striped top, aged two, as he was pictured playing with a football in the gardens of Kensington Palace in 1983 Advertisement

At a reception last night hosted at the residence of Nigel Casey, British High Commissioner to South Africa, the Sussexes met Tutu's daughter and told her they were looking forward to the visit.

The human rights activist and cleric has suffered health problems in recent years but his daughter last night said about her father: 'He is doing Ok. He is up and down'.

Speaking about Meghan and Harry she added: 'They were saying that they were happy to be here and looking forward to meeting my father... and hopefully they will have some time for conversation.'

Harry and Meghan are on a 10-day visit to Africa with their four-month-old son Archie and later the duke will leave his family to travel to Botswana.

He will also visit Angola and Malawi over the coming days before he is reunited next week with his wife and child in Johannesburg.