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In Pictures: Meghan tries her hand at Australian rules football

The duchess pulled off an impressive handball during her visit to Melbourne.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Melbourne on the third day of their tour in Australia.

After meeting huge crowds of well-wishers, the couple were treated to a fitness display in the grounds of the city’s Government House.

There, Meghan got to grips with an Australian rules football – and was even convinced to throw one.

“I’m not sure I will be good!,” she joked.

Later the couple raced miniature F1 cars before visiting South Melbourne Beach.

The Duchess picked up an Australian rules football while watching a demonstration of sporting activities organised by the This Girl Can campaign
The duchess picked up an Australian rules football while watching a demonstration of sporting activities organised by the This Girl Can campaign (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
The duchess showed a look of concentration as she hit a handball
Meghan showed a look of concentration as she hit a successful handball (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Harry also met a group of women taking part in the demonstration
Harry also met a group of women taking part in the demonstration (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Meghan strokes a guide dog at a reception given by the Governor of Victoria
Later, Meghan was captivated by a guide dog at a reception given by the Governor of Victoria (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
The Duke and Duchess were left in fits of giggles after racing model Formula 1 cars
The couple were left in fits of giggles after racing model Formula 1 cars (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Greeting the crowds at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne (Phil Noble/PA)
The royal couple then met lifeguards on South Melbourne Beach
The royal couple then met lifeguards on South Melbourne Beach (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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More fans were on hand to greet the royals (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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The duchess shakes off the sand (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Warm wishes for Harry and Meghan on their baby news (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
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Sampling traditional native Australian ingredients during a visit to Mission Australia social enterprise restaurant Charcoal Lane in Melbourne (Phil Noble/PA)
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Fan India Brown was pleased to see Harry at the Royal Botanic Gardens (Phil Noble/PA)
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A young superhero welcomed the royals to Albert Park Primary School in Melbourne (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA)
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The couple learned about the school’s efforts to cut waste and be more sustainable (Chris Jackson/PA)
A warm welcome in Melbourne
A warm welcome in Melbourne (Chris Jackson/PA)
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