Fijian Traditional Welcome Ceremony for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Fijian Traditional welcome ceremony for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Albert Park in Suva.
October 23, 2018.

[@respecthewoman]

These sorts of ceremonial events have been going on since mankind knew of other lands. Its a show of respect and welcoming one's guest. Something we don't get to see much of.

[@serenafanlife4226]

The Fijian traditional welcoming ceremony was beautiful and splendid to watch.

[@theressiashaver4302]

OMG!!! THIS IS FOR REAL. BUT I SAW A MOVIE LIKE THIS HAVING THE SAME CELEBRATION. THIS IS AMAZING. GOD BLESS THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX, AND THE PEOPLE OF FUJI. LORD KEEP THEM SAFE. MUCH LOVE♥️♥️FOR THESE TWO FROM THE USA.

[@susanbrown2909]

A nice reception of modern day continuity of the Royals..a splendid show from Fiji.

[@detroitgirl7]

Beautiful ceremony I have learned so much about these cultures by following the Duke and Duchess on their tour.

[@maqangazamanyezile218]

The posture and kindness of Megan's appearance during the welcoming activities is so phenomenal. It's the beautiful sign of appreciation of people's warmth which Duke Prince acknowledged.

[@ritausua9993]

Celebriting under the rain simbolise a lot,most especially for young n recent couple, May GOD Almighty guide and protect prince Harry n wife in all their endeavour.

[@theresaliah8059]

It was deeply an honour and a memorable experience Have both HRH the Duke and Dutchess of Sussex in Fiji... It's Fiji people not Fuji😂👍👏

[@hibosamatar3224]

I ove it, Love it! The dance, the drum, the diaogue, all reminds me my motherlrand Africa....God bless Fiji!

[@lindagrey5598]

Hibo Samata

[@ortansamironescu6562]

Hibo Samatar radu banciu 8 nov

[@ortansamironescu6562]

Radu banciu 8 nov

[@Prtyh]

Fantastic welcome for the Royals. Loved the dancing and seeing The Duke of Sussex drink Kava.

[@menaj2954]

Culture and custom at its best. Just a beautiful ceremony, I wish I was there to witness this, beautiful.

[@margaretnob4914]

What a welcome ! Duke and Duchess look amazing together! Continued blessings to them and the new addition to the family.

[@capatga]

Now I want to learn more about Fiji .

[@aredgirl1440]

If I had been there, I wouldn't be able to sit still...I'd want to get up and dance a bit, lol! The beat is very catchy!

[@cesarmendez9343]

WOW LOOKS BEAUTIFUL DUKE AND DUCHESS GOD BLESSINGS ON YOU ALSO THE ADDITION TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD CONTINUE TO GUIDE AND PROTECT YOU IN YOUR ENDEAVOR GOD BLESS LOVE YOU💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@happiiixmango8128]

I really miss being there at Fiji and I never been there but one day I will because my whole family from Fiji love you Fiji!

[@cristinakurland9715]

We’re too are very happy 😃 to witness this welcoming of the Fijian people to the duke and duchess of Sussex

[@jeweljackson2440]

Beautiful ceramony, I love it.💖

[@ms9585]

Isa totoka na VEIQARAVI va Vanua..Thanks my beautiful fiji 🇫🇯

[@kkowalski131313]

We had a spectacular honeymoon in Fiji

[@vivienarmstrong7268]

Woohoo mixing it with the beautiful people of Fiji. And that Kava real heavy stuff.

[@barbaralane9146]

lovely ceremony,thank you for sharing

[@marigoldbeam5475]

How wonderful! What a beautiful cultural display. I feel enriched and a little more educated.😊

[@donaldcampbell767]

So beautiful.

[@SunFlower-br3su]

I love it. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@soniaenoch2817]

I enjoyed the dance wonderful

[@aredgirl1440]

Me too. I love all the traditional dress. There's so much incredible history we know very little about. Makes me want to read up on it.

[@padrorounds5332]

@MsWhoEverWhatEver what a load of crap. Stop feeding people your stupidity because no one believes in this ideology anymore. I suggest you should check your ego.

[@MyMagical1]

MsWhoEverWhatEver The British Empire as with other Imperialist states back in the day, robbed many of these countries of their heritage and resources in terms of people and such. However, they also did some good. Building infrastructure, education, and Law. Not perfect but those things enabled Fiji as with other ex Empire nations prepare for own rule. Gladly, the Empire is no more, but what remains is a Commonwealth of nations with shared values. This is even more so as we head into a era of diversity and equality: acceptance of all not the few. This is in my opinion, Queen Elizabeth’s legacy - in terms of the Commonwealth of nations started by her beloved father. We cannot undo what was done in the past but we can definitely learn some valuable lessons to make sure we move forward together for the good of all. What a proud nation Fiji is. What amazing humility and hospitality. They are as important as Australia, Canada and New Zealand selflessly fighting side by side with British troops in both world wars and as Prince Harry said, as recently in Afghanistan. Respect.

[@peniasikata4286]

Sabbath school lesson fijian

[@christopherwhippy3181]

My great great great grandfather David Whippy who was an American was instrumental in helping cede Fiji to Britain while America and France squabbled. God Save The Queen.

[@aliceglenn9605]

Beautiful am so excited and 😢 😢 😢 teary eyes. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex We r Sooo naturally Proud of You. My Family and I Wish you Well Always. OUR AMERICAN BEAUTIFUL PRINCES.

[@neetashah1572]

Alice Glenn No longer American ,British subject bow to the Queen

[@lateday9438]

Neeta: She will always be an American her roots are deep. However, that does not preclude other adventures of discovery and adaptation

[@lorrainehutton3527]

Neeta: She now has dual citizenship. Always American.

[@nastywomen331]

YOUR WORDS MADE ME CRY GOD BLESS

[@petrinarauhauutsi6959]

Are Fijian black people?

[@theressiashaver4302]

I ALWAYS WONDER WHAT WAS IN THAT DRINK. LOL. POOR PRINCE HARRY. I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX WERE AMAZING.💙💖 THE PEOPLE WERE INCREDIBLE TOO.❤

[@haivannguyen6812]

I like the beautiful traditional dancing.

[@cassandraberry9036]

I really enjoy the danceing it were amazing...

[@narprasadgurung5983]

The rich heritage and culture ! Everyone like to preserve it ! Amazing !

[@sasprillajo1131]

Nice job on all fronts!

[@sseb007]

Thank you for sharing.

[@kathyd2595]

Fascinating and very cool!

[@daphnetafiaumalietoabrown9723]

Prince Harry your mum would be proud of you and also Meagan 🙏🏽

[@happiiixmango8128]

Bula vinaka welcome to the islands of Fiji! Nice have you here and yes I am from Fiji (:

[@makariojopekavoa7008]

GREAT!

[@JaedieSmith.]

lovely

[@eyannie007]

Wonderful

[@keithwatson1384]

What do Fijians here think of the monarchy and of the British? Do you wish you could come back? Are you happy with independence or did you prefer being a colony? Im just interested!

[@padrorounds5332]

Keith we are still very much a member of the commonwealth. Eventhough we are republic now, we still hold the Queen to high esteem. Fijians serving in the British Army make up the second largest group of soldiers next to the Gurhkas. As it is we are happy with being an independent state and we are doing well for ourselves. Thank you

[@ApolosaCakau]

We are doing just fine Keith, thank you for asking 🙂

[@mikhaildominiko7004]

Support the Monarchy and love the British!! At the same time we prefer our independence and maintain and protect our culture and tradition. We stand by Britain through thick and thin!! God bless the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and her armed forces !!

[@commonsense7803]

M99980 She can't help herself, she's a pathological liar.

[@hmm.k.9821]

I don’t think much of the Monarchy. Come back? Well, we’re part of the commonwealth and while we don’t enjoy as much of a close relationship that we did in the past with Australia and New Zealand (due to the coup) I’d personally prefer we got our shit together and worked on a shift from old relations to counter Chinese influence in our region. 😕 My Grandmother..on the other hand is all for the Monarchy. I understand where she comes from with regards to the History we share. So I don’t engage her in negative talk about the Monarchy out of respect for her opinion as my elder. The British? As a people? From the stories relatives and family friends say after serving alongside them. They seem to like them quite a bit. They get our sense of humour (no matter how “bad” it is - in a raunchy way) so they have something to bond on since we do like to mess around a lot...and I tend to think their respect for what Great Britain has done for Fiji in the past in relation to interceding on our behalf internationally or helping us to build our own country (despite the fact it would’ve benefited any colonising country to lend their “efforts”); colours the light we see the Brits in quite positively.

[@julietdiaz1885]

Wow amazing

[@seleneestrada4640]

😍

[@seleneestrada4640]

Que hermoso

[@JSangmaria]

Is it in Africa?

[@Samizouza]

No it's in the South Pacific

[@adorable7407]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@fr5334]

The Fijians in his company should have advised him on what to do with the kava drink. He seemed confused on what to do and then the President and the guard behind him just whispered to him to say bula. Comeon man

[@korro5870]

The guard was telling him to say Bula before he drink his kava.

[@fr5334]

@@korro5870 i know obviously. My point is they should have said that before he got the bowl as he seemed uncomfortable and waiting on what to do next when he received it

[@geronimo7834]

His been drinking Kava with Fijians in his regiment in Afganistan. The are a few Fijians in the Blues n Royals. He knows the drills

[@lazychef5169]

Why do you insist on using her maiden name!

[@luguy8347]

Even though they are behaving quite proper and British, Meghan appeals to so many different kinds of people, even though she’s a California girl and the ever charming Harry is all embracing of everyone. It’s refreshing to see other people’s culture being celebrated and shared. What a good sport Harry was for drinking something unknown. This was something great for Fiji, am sure they are so very happy to have HM visiting them, giving them the chance to showcase to the world who they are, rather then a vacation spot.

[@commonsense7803]

Lu Guy Mangina Markle appeals only to pompous, narcissistic assclowns like himself.

[@679mk6]

4:02 when he says bula and the guy in the background says “welcome home” 😂😂😂sa dinaaaa

[@mariadagloriadeandrade5968]

Traduzir para o português

[@jacquesnoelfranceschini8096]

Bonjour altesse royale je vous souhaite une excellente journée à vous deux soyez heureux éternellement et toutes mes sincères salutations respectueuses et cordiales salutations prestigieuse vidéo officielle mes meilleures pensées et prières félicitations des Hautes-Alpes française Jacques Noël FRANCESCHINI 🇫🇷🇪🇺⚓️💌💒👍

[@user-uw8di3tz3e]

大愛

[@christopherwhippy3181]

This ceremony was put together in a few short days hence the choreography of the war dance looked lethargic to say the least.

[@ginaoye3206]

Waiting 4 day 10 outfits.

[@thegreypenguin5097]

Apparently their PM wants the monarchy restored

[@SunFlower-br3su]

Get down 💃 💃 💃 💃 💃 💃 🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃👫💏🙋🙅🙏🙏🙏💃💃💃💃

[@zaramatthan8447]

Prince Harry seems to have lost his smile somewhere in Australia. He looks so somber. But, I am so proud of the him, his duchess and the Fijian people.

[@bevacole]

He's probably tired and "over" the whole thing by now......lol!

[@estherkouba5647]

I think he is afraid of spiritual ceremony

[@hibosamatar3224]

I thiink he was just trying to be culturally appropriate and sensitive. Sometimes if you do not know some traditions you do not know how to react, and in that case is better not to do any thing but show respectful and gratitude and that is what he exactly did!

[@jodyrocsbless8573]

Hibo Samatar Spot on!

[@neetashah1572]

Tried only done 9 days mostly shaking hand ,meeting children and people ,hardly hard work .Driven everywhere,food supplied oh yes and made a few speeches .

[@GreenOrchid9]

Should Harry have worn local attire like their military?

[@monalisasmile6629]

Has that drink got booze in it?

[@padrorounds5332]

Just a narcotic that will fuck you up if you drink a lot of it.😁😁😎😎

[@Sa.d.bo26]

No your balls will get small dats all

[@user-ww1we1pl1m]

prince harry ang meghan ur visiting the inheritance of meghan lol

[@lalnejolie1]

Colonialism anyone? Just sayin...

[@moniqueagbor4311]

I'M JUST SO STRESSED OUT JUST WATCHING. MEGHAN AND HARRY MORE GRACE.

[@YeldemoGroup]

The real value of Meghan Duchess.. is not about the cost of her dresses, but its what she will do for the Royals and nations in the Commonwealth...(My Family just got an email from me that we must consider one of our 2 yearly vacations to look into Fuji in 2019).... thats value

[@mikhaildominiko7004]

Great!! btw its FIJI :) coz FUJI is the highest mountain in Japan :D x

[@commonsense7803]

Mikhail Dominiko Oh, let her and the rest of the fawning Markle PR 'tards go to Fuji....it's all the same to the clueless!

[@suedensem8966]

Conideri

[@lorrainehutton3527]

What kind of drink was that? I am not sure I would drink it, though. Glad Meghan didn't have to drink it!! What the heck was it for anyway - I really hope it was good stuff for good intention!!!

[@mikhaildominiko7004]

of coz it was good stuff for good intention :) its the traditional fijian drink to welcome guests/visitors to our shores and to assure them of safety, happiness, excitement and just peace!

[@lorrainehutton3527]

Someone already told me what was in it (I find the ingredients pretty disturbing but nevertheless, that's your culture). He also said it was not made for pregnant women. Your explanation is a lot different compare to his. I am still glad Meghan did not drink it.

[@reggiemart7409]

Lorraine Hutton - UUUHHH YES WELL YOU'LL HAVE TO GO TO FIJI TO FIND OUT OOOKKK GOOD...😂😂

[@lorrainehutton3527]

Reggie Mart: No, thank you. Those kind of ingredients are not in my taste and vocabulary!! You continue to enjoy your drink!!!

[@reggiemart7409]

Lorraine Hutton - Uhhh what ingredients are u on about????

[@wdeadman49]

Harry looks annoying for some reason. It's been a long day. Lol

[@carol-em2gv]

Since she is half black she is much into this culture.

[@neetashah1572]

Not as big crowd as people going on about both look uncomfortable .

[@lateday9438]

Neeta.. "both look uncomfortable" You are reading your interpretation of what you see into how YOU WOULD ACT/FEEL under these circumstances. You have made such a definitive statement of "fact" [both look uncomfortable] that one must be reminded that a belief system can blind one to actual reality.

[@aredgirl1440]

"A belief system can blind one to actual reality" Perfect. I might steal that saying sometime, okay?

[@neetashah1572]

That's how they look to Me ,I have seen many such displays they impress me .perhaps you are not looking at their faces .they don't know what to make of it ..

[@lateday9438]

k...:)

[@lateday9438]

Neeta..got ya..

[@kathyradford4048]

She looks like she thinks the whole experience is painful. Lol. Look at her face.