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People await the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Auwal Mosque. Reuters
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, arrive at Auwal Mosque. Reuters
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The royals are greeted as they arrive at the mosque in the Bo Kaap district of Cape Town. Reuters
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Their visit was made to mark Heritage Day, a public holiday in South Africa. Reuters
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are welcomed at Auwal Mosque on their interfaith visit. Reuters
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wore a cream headscarf for the visit. Getty Images
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The royals viewed the first known manuscript of the Quran in South Africa, which is located at the mosque. Reuters
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, enter the mosque, Reuters
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Auwal is the first and oldest mosque in South Africa. Reuters
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Artists perform ahead of the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during Heritage Day celebrations in Bo Kaap. Reuters
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People await the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Auwal Mosque. Reuters
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, arrive at Auwal Mosque. Reuters
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The royals are greeted as they arrive at the mosque in the Bo Kaap district of Cape Town. Reuters
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Their visit was made to mark Heritage Day, a public holiday in South Africa. Reuters
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are welcomed at Auwal Mosque on their interfaith visit. Reuters
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wore a cream headscarf for the visit. Getty Images
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The royals viewed the first known manuscript of the Quran in South Africa, which is located at the mosque. Reuters
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, enter the mosque, Reuters
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Auwal is the first and oldest mosque in South Africa. Reuters
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Artists perform ahead of the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during Heritage Day celebrations in Bo Kaap. Reuters
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People await the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Auwal Mosque. Reuters
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit a mosque during Cape Town tour
The couple made a trip to Auwal Mosque to meet with people from different faith groups
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