Meghan Markle’s heartwarming nickname for Prince Harry was heard during the couple’s latest appearance.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the family of a teacher who was killed in a school shooting in Texas.
Irma Garcia was killed protecting her students during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde in 2022.
Footage shows Meghan and Harry at the family’s home singing Happy Birthday to the mother of Irma’s nephew, John.
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Before singing, the duchess turned to her husband, Prince Harry and called him: “My love.”
The heartwarming exchange took place as the duchess held a birthday cake and led the singing in a crowded kitchen.
After Meghan lit the candles on a cake, she began the countdown for a birthday song saying: “with everyone singing too.”
Another family member quipped: “It’s you first and then we’ll go after!”
Meghan Markle sat on a star-studded panel in Texas on Friday
YouTubeThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex were visiting Texas for Meghan to appear on a panel for International Women’s Day.
Meghan, 42, wore black skinny jeans and a loose, long-sleeved blouse paired with gold jewellery for the visit.
John told CNN: “It was kind of by surprise, she [Meghan] had called my mum one random day and dropped the news on us not too long ago that she was coming to visit the kids and of course we got so excited.”
Garcia’s nephew wrote after the couple’s visit: “Meghan Markle singing my mum happy birthday was the cutest, most adorable thing ever, she even bought her a cake.”
Meghan visited Uvalde after a school shooting in 2022
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Irma’s husband, Joe, died two days after his wife was killed after suffering from a heart attack.
John shared pictures of the Sussexes on social media and commented on how “loving and supportive” they were.
Speaking to HELLO!, John added: “It truly meant the world that Harry and Meghan showed up to visit the family, there were lots of tears of joy and heartfelt moments.
“They were the kindest, most humble people ever, it was like having family and friends over, having an amazing time together.
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Prince Harry and Meghan visited the Garcia family in Texas
Getty“They fit right in, we laughed a lot and shared intimate memories together.”
Meghan visited Uvalde in 2022, two days after the school shooting where she paid her respects to the 19 children and two teachers who were killed.
John explained that the couple had remained in contact with the Garcia family following the tragic event.
He said: “They keep in touch every other month, sometimes a little longer, but with their busy lives, them visiting truly felt more special.”
