Summary

  • It was the first time Harry and Meghan visited Sussex together since being made Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

  • The pair visited Chichester, Bognor, Brighton and Peacehaven.

  • They saw a rare Sussex copy of the American Declaration of Independence in Chichester.

  • Our live updates for the day have now ended.

  1. That's it from us...published at 17:14 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Thanks for joining us for our live coverage of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's first official visit to Sussex.

    The couple, who married in May 2018, drew large crowds in Chichester, Bognor Regis, Brighton and Peacehaven.

    You can read about the full visit here.

    Duke and Duchess of SussexImage source, Getty Images
  2. The end of a busy day - do come back soon!published at 17:11 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Harry and Meghan have left their final engagement in Sussex, the Joff Youth Centre in Peacehaven.

    The Duchess of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell

    It was the first official visit to the county by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

    The Duke of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell

    Their day-long tour also took in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Brighton.

    Duke and Duchess of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell

    The royal couple are now on their way back to Kensington Palace.

    Duke and Duchess of SussexImage source, Eddie Mitchell
  3. Behind the scenes at the royal visitpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met volunteers, staff and service users at the Survivors' Network, external, a Brighton organisation which helps those who've been victims of sexual violence.

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  4. Harry and Meghan thrill Sussex crowdspublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    It's the first time the duke and duchess have made an official visit to the county.

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  5. A look inside the Joff Youth Centrepublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

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  6. What Harry and Meghan need to know about Sussexpublished at 16:29 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    While Prince Harry has spent enough time in the south-east of England to know a bit about Sussex, his American-born wife Meghan can be forgiven for being more in the dark.

    As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex return home from their visit to the county today, maybe they could have a look through this invaluable guide to all things Sussex?

    Check out the full feature here.

    Sussex puddingImage source, BBC Food
  7. Camera phones at the ready (again)published at 16:19 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Crowds in Peacehaven

    Crowds are waiting for the royal couple of emerge from the Joff Centre in Peacehaven.

    Our reporter at the scene says people are chanting 'Harry, Harry' as they wait to catch a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

  8. Gone but not forgottenpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Chrissie Reidy
    Reporter, BBC South East Today

    It seems the crowds at the Brighton Pavilion can't let the Duke and Duchess of Sussex go.

    People have been posing with a life size cardboard cutout after the couple left the city.

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  9. Meeting young people in Peacehavenpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The royal couple are inside the Joff Youth Centre in Peacehaven.

    They are hearing about its work on mental health and wellbeing.

    It's the last stop on their tour of Sussex.

    Duke of Duchess of SussexImage source, Getty Images
  10. How did Peacehaven get its name?published at 15:58 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Crowds in Peacehaven

    Peacehaven had its creation and name heavily rooted in the events of World War One.

    Originally conceived as a "garden city by the sea", it was the brainchild of businessman and entrepreneur, Charles Neville in 1916.

    The aim was to create a town on the downs by the sea, a peaceful haven, where members of the public and, eventually, ex-servicemen would be able to purchase plots of land upon which they could build homes.

    The name of the town was chosen in a competition.

  11. Peacehaven: The final legpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Amanda Akass
    Reporter, BBC South East Today

    There were huge cheers for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as they arrived at the Joff Youth Centre in Peacehaven.

    It's the final leg of their whistle-stop visit to Sussex.

    Duke and Duchess of Sussex
  12. Harry and Meghan make first Sussex visitpublished at 15:43 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    They are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after all!

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  13. Masks at the ready...published at 15:38 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Crowds with a mask of the Duchess of Sussex

    Crowds have been getting their "Meghan" masks ready for the arrival of the royal couple.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now arrived in Peacehaven, and they will be visiting the Joff Youth Centre.

  14. Your pictures of the royal visitpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duke of Sussex in BrightonImage source, Becca Ayers

    Becca Ayers managed to capture these shots of the Duke of Sussex in Brighton.

    We'd love to see your pictures and videos of the royal visit.

    You can send them to us by email, on Twitter, external, Facebook, external orInstagram, external.

    The Duke of Sussex in BrightonImage source, Becca Ayers
    The Duke of Sussex in BrightonImage source, Becca Ayers
  15. A subject close to the royal couple's heartpublished at 15:23 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Amanda Akass
    Reporter, BBC South East Today

    I'm in Peacehaven, where the Duke and Duchess will finish their tour later today.

    They'll be finding out what's being done to help young people with mental health issues.

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  16. In pictures: Royals at the Royal Pavilionpublished at 15:13 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a rapturous welcome at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

    The building has a strong connection with the Royal family since its construction in the 17th and 18th centuries.

    Brighton PavilionImage source, PA

    The pavilion was originally built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV.

    Duchess of SussexImage source, PA

    It also served as a civic building and during World War One was a military hospital for Indian troops.

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  17. And on to the next stoppublished at 15:06 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The royal tour continues in Brighton

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  18. When Harry and Meghan met childrenpublished at 15:03 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Watch what happened when Harry and Meghan met a group of children outside the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

  19. 'What's your favourite subject?'published at 14:52 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    One very excited little girl got to meet the royal couple.

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  20. Camera phones at the ready...published at 14:44 British Summer Time 3 October 2018

    The Duchess of Sussex in Brighton

    Crowds are lining up to get a picture of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in Brighton.

    The royal couple are meeting people in the city before they go to the Royal Pavilion.

    If you get a picture of the couple today please send it to us by email, on Twitter, external, Facebook, external or Instagram, external.

    The Duchess of Sussex in Brighton
    The Duke of Sussex in Brighton
    The Duke of Sussex in Brighton