Sue Freeling, a Cape Town resident of 25 years, is one of those who has come downtown today in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the royal couple.

She says what draws her to the couple is the fact they seem so genuine. 

“[Meghan] is representing being a mother, being a wife and woman of color in the royal family — it’s fantastic,” Sue told CNN. 

She is an enthusiastic fan of the royals, and says Diana’s legacy continues to be remembered fondly here in South Africa. She adds that Harry has links here as well.

Standing next to her, a young family can’t help but get caught up in the excitement. 

Roxanne Naidoo, her husband Mark and daughter Michaela Grace, from Durban, are in Cape Town to see a family member, but said they couldn’t miss an opportunity to participate in the royal visit. 

“We were just talking and saying abuse against women, it’s really good to know that she has added that to her [part] of the royal tour,” Roxanne told CNN. “That’s what South African women need to hear.”

“If I could say anything to them, I’d say thank you.”