Royal fans began arriving as early as 7am at Cardiff Castle, although Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were held up by a train delay as they set out on their Welsh away day.

The prince introduced his bride-to-be to the residents of another area of the country, following successful visits to Nottingham and Brixton in south London.

Prince Harry visit to Cardiff Castle (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Members of the public were in good spirits as they awaited the delayed arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Cardiff Castle (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Prince Harry visit to Cardiff Castle (Andrew Matthews/PA)
A police sniffer dog drew the admiration of bystanders (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Prince Harry visit to Cardiff Castle
Despite a wait of seven hours for some people, the couple received an enthusiastic welcome (Aaron Chown/PA)
The couple went on a walkabout outside the castle (Ben Birchall/PA)
The couple went on a walkabout outside the castle (Ben Birchall/PA)
Prince Harry apologised to wellwishers after the couple's train was delayed (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Prince Harry apologised to wellwishers after the couple’s train was delayed (Andrew Matthews/PA)
Harry Smith and Megan Taylor, both from Marlborough Primary School, presented the couple with a wedding gift (Ben Birchall/PA)
Harry Smith and Megan Taylor – note their names – both from Marlborough Primary School, presented the couple with a wedding gift (Ben Birchall/PA)
Ms Markle was dressed in a black coat by Stella McCartney, a top by Theory and trousers by Welsh brand Hiut Denim (Ben BIrchall/PA
Ms Markle was dressed in a black coat by Stella McCartney, a top by Theory and trousers by Welsh brand Hiut Denim (Ben Birchall/PA
Royal-watchers spotted that Ms Markle was wearing different earrings in each ear (Aaron Chown/PA)
Royal-watchers spotted that Ms Markle was wearing different earrings in each ear (Aaron Chown/PA)
The couple attended a reception inside the castle (Ben Birchill/PA)
The couple attended a reception inside the castle (Ben Birchill/PA)
They also met the performers (Ben Birchill/PA)
Ms Markle described the couple’s visit to Wales as ‘so exciting’ (Ben Birchill/PA)
The pair left the castle after sampling Welsh cakes and listening to traditional singing (Andrew Matthews/PA)
The pair left the castle after sampling Welsh cakes and listening to traditional singing (Andrew Matthews/PA)