(CNN)A trip by the Duchess of Sussex, formerly known as Meghan Markle, to a market in the Fijian capital of Suva was cut short Wednesday after larger-than-expected crowds caused security concerns.
A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed Wednesday that Meghan’s “engagement was shortened slightly due to crowd management issues.”
Thousands reportedly waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the Duchess, who is pregnant with the royal couple’s first child. Crowds cheered and sang, and waved British and American flags as she made her way through the market, greeting vendors.
