The couple have arrived to mass crowds in Melbourne. Photo / Getty Images
The couple have arrived to mass crowds in Melbourne. Photo / Getty Images
A man has been removed from the crowd of royal watchers waiting for Meghan and Harry to arrive at Melbourne's Government House.
The man, aged in his 30s, co-operated with police when they confronted him behind barriers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, where the Duke and Duchess are due to arrive shortly after 11am.
Dressed in a dark red shirt and tan shorts, he was led away in handcuffs after being asked "what are you doing here?" by a female police officer.
News.com.au approached Victoria Police for comment. A spokeswoman said she did not have any information about why the man had been arrested at this time. As with every stop on the royal tour, security is tight ahead of their arrival.
Dozens of police in hi-vis vests are patrolling the road, along with event staff and a separate security team.
A man has been taken away for questioning in Melbourne. Photo / Getty Images
MEGHAN AND HARRY TOUCH DOWN IN MELBOURNE
Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle have touched down in Melbourne where the royal couple has another packed schedule, including a ride on one of the city's iconic trams.
After jetting out of Sydney on Thursday morning, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped off the plane in Melbourne about 10.45am, more than six hours after royal watchers began taking their places.
Meghan was wearing a black, mid-length dress and trench coat, while Harry was formally attired in a dark suit and tie.
Rain is following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The prince was drenched during his time at Dubbo on Wednesday and showers are forecast for Melbourne on Thursday, but organisers have promised everything will go ahead as planned.
Their itinerary includes a short tram ride on the world's largest urban tram network, which boasts some 250km of track.
It's likely to be a shiny new carriage fit for a king, or at least sixth-in- line-to-the-throne.
The expectant parents will also spend time meeting the public, before visiting a school and a beach.
The couple will meet young community leaders during a special reception hosted by Governor Linda Dessau.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to host the duke and duchess, to show them innovative programs by young Victorians, and to introduce them to our next generation of leaders," the governor said ahead of the visit. Premier Daniel Andrews, who supports an Australian republic, met Prince Harry and Meghan at the airport.
"There's some activities at Government House including an opportunity for the royal couple to meet lots of Victorians who I'm sure will be queued up to say 'hello' and to say 'congratulations' on the pregnancy and then there's a pretty full program of events," he said After a busy day in Melbourne, Harry and Meghan will head back to Sydney.
