EvenPrince HarryandMeghan Marklecan’t resist petting a cute pooch!

Both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stopped to cuddle some furry friends during their walkabout in theirfirst joint visit to their namesake region of Sussex, about 50 miles south of London. Harry, 34, bent down and used both hands to stroke the chin of a large dog, while Meghan, 37, separately extended her hand through the barricade to a black dog.

The newlyweds are clearly animal lovers. Theywelcomed a new dog into their familyat the end of August. A source also shared that the dog has been joining them at their country getaway in the Cotswolds area and Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace in London.

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Before moving to London, Meghan had two rescue pups at her home in Toronto, one of whom, a beagle named Guy, relocated with her across the pond. The other, Bogart, was gifted to friends.

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Meghan’s charm also extends to royal dogs! Harry revealed during theirengagement interviewin November 2017 thatQueen Elizabeth’s corgis were immediately fond of her— while Harry had spent “the last 33 years being barked at. This one walks in, absolutely nothing,” he said. Meghan added, “They were laying on my feet during tea!” Harry responded, “Just wagging tails. I was like argh!”

Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex visit to Dublin, Ireland - 11 Jul 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex visit to Dublin, Ireland - 11 Jul 2018

The couple’s animal attractionwas on full displayin July during their trip to Ireland.

After the tour of the residence, the dogs really showed how much they enjoyed Meghan’s company. When the foursome walked to the garden, Brod and Sioda ran over to Meghan and Harry to be petted, barking at journalists along the way. The dogs stayed with them almost the whole visit — they were begging for attention from their visitors even as they said their farewells.

source: people.com