Meghan Markle waves to fans hand-in-hand with Prince Harry on visit to youth radio station in Brixton which launched career of Stormzy

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Francesca Gillett9 January 2018

Meghan Markle arrived hand-in-hand with her new fiance Prince Harry for their second royal outing together at a radio station in Brixton this afternoon.

The newly-engaged couple were met by fans holding Union Jack flags and waving love-themed signs outside POP Brixton.

Ms Markle gave a coy wave to fans as she arrived at Reprezent FM, where they will meet presenters and staff.

Reprezent is a 'youth-led' radio station which has launched the career of some of Britain's biggest grime and rap stars including Stormzy and Jamz Supernova, both of whom used to present shows on the station.

The station's playlist is managed entirely by its young presenters and all music is playlisted solely on the strength of its quality.

Meghan smiles coyly to her fans during the outing in Brixton
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Once inside the station, in POP Brixton, the beaming royal couple met some of the radio presenters and put on headphones to listen to the live broadcast.

Meghan praised the presenter, adding: "I can see why your show is so popular. You're so thoughtful and your approach is so engaging."

Meghan and Harry meet presenter Glory as she records her show for Reprezent FM. (Kensington Palace )
Kensington Palace

The bride-to-be then made everyone laugh when she added: "I must tune in."

Meghan practises her royal wave as she visits the radio station in Brixton.
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The radio station's work programme, which was set up 10 years ago in a response to knife crime, trains hundreds of young people every year in media and employment skills.

It is the royal couple's second royal visit after visiting a charity in Nottingham just days after announcing their engagement in November.

Meghan Markle smiles and waves to fans as she arrives with Prince Harry at Reprezent FM in Brixton (AFP)
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Dozens of well-wishers had been allowed into the building's covered courtyard and they lined barriers as the couple walked past.

Meghan shoots a huge smile towards the press cameras. (Facundo Arrizalaga/EPA)
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At one point the couple turned to acknowledge the crowds and a huge cheer went up with cries of "Harry, we love you".

The couple inside the south London studio.
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Shane Carey, 46, founder and chief executive officer of Reprezent, said: "Since the visit was announced there's been massive excitement in the station - much more than I could have expected."

Meghan greets fans on the way out of the station.
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He added: "We're having the spotlight shone on us from all the world's media pretty much, we've never had this attention.

Harry and Meghan leave the studio to crowds of fans.
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"The whole point of this is that the young people learn how to be creative and then shine with it and they're really getting a chance now."

Bride-to-be Meghan was greeted by adoring fans.
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The engagement announcement followed weeks of fevered speculation and a 16-month romance for Harry, 33, and Meghan, 36.

The pair beam as they are greeted at POP Brixton. (Yui Mok/PA )
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Ms Markle will become a British citizen as well as being baptised and confirmed ahead of the religious wedding ceremony, set for May 19 this year at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Following the wedding, the couple will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace, near to the Duke and Duchess and Cambridge and their growing family.

Speaking in their first interview together, the couple revealed Harry proposed while the couple were roasting a chicken at home.

The couple's first royal visit of the year comes after spending Christmas with the Queen..
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Harry designed the engagement ring himself with gemstones from Botswana - where the pair holidayed together - and Princess Diana's personal collection.

Meghan, 36, will wed Harry, 33, on May 19 this year. (AFP/Getty Images)
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American actress Ms Markle made British royal history in December when she became the first unmarried partner of a royal to spend Christmas Day with the Queen at Sandringham.

The beaming pair arrived in Brixton hand-in-hand on Tuesday.
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It is the couple's second official visit together.
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Kate beamed as she walked with Prince Philip and husband William for the service, which was also attended by sister Pippa.

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