Meet Princess Angelika, the royal welcoming Meghan Markle to Tonga

When Meghan Markle touches down in Tonga on Thursday, the duchess will be greeted by a princess.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to be met at Fuaʻamotu Airport by Princess Latufuipeka Angelika Tuku’aho of the House of Tupuo.

The eldest child and only daughter of King Tupuo VI, Princess Angelika, 34, is in line to the Tongan throne after her two younger brothers.

Aside from their royal status, it seems Meghan, 37, and Princess Angelika already share something else in common.

Both women spent time abroad during their university years; the Princess studied in Switzerland and Australia, and Meghan in Spain.

After being met by Her Royal Highness at the airport, Harry and Meghan will have a private audience with King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu.

They will then enjoy an official reception and dinner at Consular House.

The royals will then fly back to Sydney before embarking on the New Zealand leg of their tour of the Pacific.