Prince Harry and his American fiancee Meghan Markle are seen among others at an event. LONDON, Mar 04 (Reuters): Prince Harry and his American fiancee Meghan Markle, who was dressed in a Scottish tartan coat, were welcomed enthusiastically in Edinburgh on Tuesday on an official joint visit to Scotland ahead of their marriage in May.
Crowds who had waited hours in the cold outside Edinburgh Castle, which dominates the skyline from a rock in the city centre, were thrilled with the smiling couple.
"They are just amazing, so down to earth and people's people who bring everyone together," said Amanda Scott, from Edinburgh.
Markle wore a blackwatch tartan coat, one of the checked fabrics associated with Scottish traditional dress.
Harry (33) and Markle (36) were officially welcomed to the city by the Royal Marines Scotland Band at the castle, where they observed the firing of the one o'clock gun, a tradition that dates back to 1861.
They were also visiting Social Bite, a charity that runs cafes and distributes food to the homeless, as well as employing staff who have been homeless. The eatery has attracted visits from other high-profile names such as actors George Clooney and Leonardo di Caprio.
The royal couple's social work spoke highly of them, Scott's 13-year-old daughter said.
"I think it's great they do all this stuff for charity, that they are in power but they use their power for good," she said.
Harry and Markle were also due to attend a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, meeting youth representatives from several charities.
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