Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Meet A Cute Pony

February 14, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kicked off their Valentines' Day celebration in the best way possible, and a special pony was a part of it.

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A visit to Scotland

The soon-to-be-wed couple visited Edinburgh Castle in Scotland on their first official joint appearance in the country. Before heading into the castle, they took the time to greet some of their fans who braved the biting cold and waited outside to see the royals.

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They later witnessed the firing of the famous One O'Clock Gun.

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This happens to be the fourth public appearance the couple has made since they announced their engagement in November last year. They had previously visited Nottingham, Brixton, and Cardiff.

Their encounter with a pony

As they arrived at the castle, Prince Harry and Meghan took some time to say hello and pet the mascot of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

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This happens to be a cute Shetland pony named Corporal Cruachan IV.

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The pony was quite prepared to greet the royal too, but it seemed he was a little too excited as he attempted to bite Prince Harry's hand.

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The prince yelped and immediately pulled back when this happened.

Prince Harry and Ms. Markle are greeted on arrival at Edinburgh Castle by the Band of the Royal Marines and the mascot of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, Shetland pony Cruachan???? pic.twitter.com/3nzR9W6ZP5

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2018

For the visit, Meghan wore a long navy and green plaid coat, while Harry chose a gray coat, which was worn over a navy sweater.

In their itinerary

The couple also visited Social Bite, a cafe that donates its profits to social causes, including homelessness.

Thank you to everyone who came out to welcome Prince Harry and Ms. Markle to Edinburgh Castle this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/1pzOiV1F0A

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2018

The organization reportedly distributes up to 100,000 food and drink items to the homeless every year. They also employ staff who had once experienced homelessness themselves and want to make a difference.

Inside the Castle, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle observe the firing of the One O'clock Gun, a tradition which dates back to 1861 marking time for ships in the Firth of Forth. pic.twitter.com/JhtZC6ZIxU

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) February 13, 2018

Harry and Meghan are not the first high profile people to visit the establishment. In 2015, actor George Clooney stopped by to enjoy a sandwich.

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The royal couple rounded things off in Scotland by being special guests at a reception in the Palace of Holyroodhouse to celebrate achievements of the youth.