Meghan Markle dresses baby Archie in an identical bobble hat to the one worn by a baby Prince Harry in 1985 paying sweet tribute to Princess Diana

MEGHAN Markle dressed baby Archie in the same bobble hat Prince Harry had worn as a baby in 1985, paying a sweet tribute to Princess Diana.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Cape Town, South Africa on day one of their Royal Tour with their son being carried in Meghan’s arms.

And royal fans were quick to point out that the hat worn by the five-month-old appeared to be same one once worn by his dad Prince Harry 34 years ago.

During a flight to Aberdeen in 1985 the late Princess of Wales could be seen carrying the then six-month-old who was wearing what is believed to be very same cream bobble hat.

Royal fan account The House of Sussex shared a side by side comparison where the two babies looked strikingly similar.

The Sussexes arrived in South Africa this morning for their first Royal Tour as a family after their commercial flight was delayed by 40 minutes.

The couple began their 10-day tour by visiting a township to support a charity that helps disadvantaged children.

Their decision to fly with a commercial airline comes after a row over the number of private jets Harry and Meghan were taking while preaching about climate change.

The family have also arrived laden with gifts for the nation's children — presents donated to their son Archie.

Harry and Meghan will give clothes, books and other items to an Africa-based charity that trains and employs women living with HIV as community health workers.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose to begin their tour in a township known as the country's "murder capital".

Nyanga, about 12 miles from Cape Town, recorded more murders — 289 — per head of the population than any other area last year.

The royal couple will visit The Justice Desk, a group that teaches self-defence and empowerment to vulnerable children.

Many of the kids have suffered trauma have learned crucial skills in a place where thousands live cheek-by-jowl in a squalid sea of tin and wood shacks, and violence is a daily reality.

Meghan is expected to add her voice to the thousands who have spoken out about the rising violence against women in South Africa, during the tour's first event.

Harry will travel to Angola on Friday, to pay homage to the work of his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales, campaigning for landmines to be outlawed during a visit she made to the country in 1997.

He will also pay tribute to a British soldier killed by an elephant during anti-poaching operations in Malawi when he visits the country on September 30, to focus attention on efforts to protect endangered animals.

In other royal news, we told you how Meghan's former Suits co-star Patrick J Adams has shared previously unseen pictures of her on the set of the legal drama.

Plus, we shared how the duchess will speak out on gender violence during the tour.

And Meghan this week dazzled in £8,900 Valentino dress as she arrived with Harry for pal Misha Nonoo’s lavish Italian wedding.