Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryreceived a warm welcome in Germany!

Meghan, 41, was spotted leaning in close to members of the public as she posed for selfies.Prince Harry, 37, also smiled for photos with excited fans.

Prince Harry.Karwai Tang/WireImage

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex during the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 - One Year To Go launch event on September 06, 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Invictus Games will be held in Germany for the first time in September 2023. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Prince Harryseemed especially thrilled to meet a small black and brown dog, sweetly petting the pup with a big grin on his face.

DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 06: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex takes selfies with well-wishers outside the town hall during the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 - One Year To Go events, on September 06, 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event first held in 2014, for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. The Games were founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex who’s inspiration came from his visit to the Warrior Games in the United States, where he witnessed the ability of sport to help both psychologically and physically. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023)

And as with all walkabouts,Prince Harryand Meghan were sure to give lots of handshakes and waves.

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DUSSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 06: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex is greeted by well-wishers and pets a dog outside the town hall during the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 - One Year To Go events, on September 06, 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Invictus Games is an international multi-sport event first held in 2014, for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans. The Games were founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex who’s inspiration came from his visit to the Warrior Games in the United States, where he witnessed the ability of sport to help both psychologically and physically. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023)

Meghan Markle.Rolf Vennenbernd/picture alliance via Getty

06 September 2022, North Rhine-Westphalia, Duesseldorf: Britain’s Prince Harry (not pictured), Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (l), come out of City Hall and talk to people who have been waiting outside. In the process, Meghan shakes hands with two young women. The prince and his wife are coming to Düsseldorf to promote the “Invictus Games” 2023, which Prince Harry helped launch. These are Paralympic competitions for soldiers who have been injured in war. Photo: Rolf Vennenbernd/dpa (Photo by Rolf Vennenbernd/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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“Life is full of extraordinary gifts and challenges, many that can be seen as lessons,” the Duke of Sussex told PEOPLE exclusively. “Over time, I’ve learned that how we mentally approach and react to the ups and downs — those gifts and challenges — is what helps to define our own outcome.”

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive for the Invictus Games Dusseldorf 2023 - One Year To Go events on September 06, 2022 in Dusseldorf, Germany

Harry and Meghan are in Europe this week for a series of charitable events. They kicked off the trip in Manchester, England on Monday for the One Young World Summit and are expected to return to the U.K. for the Well Child Awards on Thursday.

source: people.com