In pics: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle start work with Commonwealth Youth Forum

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrive at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London (Yui Mok/PA)

PRINCE HARRY was joined by bride-to-be Meghan Markle as the couple started their work with the Commonwealth Youth Forum, beginning with a reception in London.

On the third day of #CHOGM2018, Prince Harry and Ms. Markle are meeting young delegates at the Commonwealth Youth Forum. pic.twitter.com/8dYurJrlF9

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 18, 2018

The prince said this week Ms Markle was “hugely excited” to be joining him in his official Commonwealth role, after he was made Commonwealth Youth Ambassador by the Queen.

The couple met delegates taking part in the Youth Forum during a reception at London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London (Yui Mok/PA) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (Yui Mok/PA)

Ms Markle looked at ease as she joined her fiancee at the Commonwealth Youth Forum (Yui Mok/PA) — Ms Markle looked at ease as she joined her fiance at the Commonwealth Youth Forum (Yui Mok/PA)

The prince earlier said Ms Markle was 'hugely excited' to be joining him (Yui Mok/PA) — The prince earlier said Ms Markle was ‘hugely excited’ to be joining him (Yui Mok/PA)

It is unusual for someone who has not yet married into the royal family to be involved in a high-profile occasion such as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Yui Mok/PA)

Ms Markle chats to delegates at the Youth Forum (Yui Mok/PA)

The couple plan to support the Queen – the head of the Commonwealth – by taking a lead in Commonwealth youth matters (Yui Mok/PA)

Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales visited the Science Museum alongside Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, also as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

The Prince of Wales and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi at the Science Museum (Hannah McKay/PA)

The visitors saw the Illuminating India exhibition.

The Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister of India @narendramodi are visiting the @sciencemuseum today to view the Illuminating India exhibition and meet members of the British Indian communities. #CHOGM2018 pic.twitter.com/qI0moXgiJL

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 18, 2018