Meghan Markle’s kind words as she is seen in Los Angeles for the first time wearing a mask to deliver food

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been photographed for the first time since they moved to Los Angeles while delivering food packages to people who were unable to leave due to the coronavirus.

The couple wore masks and gloves while leaving packages on behalf of the Los Angeles-based Angel Food nonprofit project for people with chronic illnesses.

The couple, casually dressed in jeans, T-shirts, baseball caps, and sneakers, were caught on CCTV as they knocked on the front door of the Sierra Bonita Community Apartments in West Hollywood.

The people they were delivering to had no warning from their famous helpers, and they have revealed the kind words the couple said before delivering the food.

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Food delivered to two residents, including Daniel Tyrell, 53, who came down from his fourth-floor apartment to pick up delivery at the front entrance.

Daniel, who has HIV and problems with high blood pressure, said, “My phone rang and a woman said, ‘Hi, I’m Meghan from Project Angel Food.’

“I said,” Oh, you want to see me downstairs? “

“I didn’t realize it was THE Meghan at the moment.

“So I went down the outside staircase and saw the two black SUVs on the road, so I knew something was on.

“I went to the front door to let them in.

“I recognized him first from his reddish hair.

“Then I looked at her and put it together.

“Harry didn’t show up or anything.

“They both said the food was here and thank you, I hope you are well and that you are well.

“They delivered the food and I also said thank you.

“I didn’t count it, I didn’t want to make them uncomfortable or anything.”

The couple arrived in their black SUV and were followed by another car that contained their protection officers.

However, they approached the front door alone.

Daniel added: “That someone comes and delivers the food is incredible, it makes us feel that someone cares outside.

“It is also good for me and for us here to have people in contact, because we are here and we isolate ourselves.”

“So for Harry and Meghan doing this is incredible.

“I have been a Project Angel Food customer for two years and follow a blood pressure diet, which helps me.

“There are two or three people in the building who get them.

“Deliveries usually arrive at 8:30 a.m. on a Wednesday, so when I was told it would be delivered later, I thought it was weird.”

After announcing their plans to resign from the royal family in January, the couple fled to Canada, but now moved to Los Angeles, where they plan to settle at home.

They are in the process of establishing a new charity company, however they have said it will not launch until “the time is right.”

Speaking of having Meghan and Harry in town, Daniel said: “You know, I hope they have a better reception here in Los Angeles than in the UK.

“They are doing a great thing and for my part I am very grateful.”

Benita Hood, who runs the building, took the day off to attend a physical therapy appointment and was gutted to miss the royal visitors.

Benita said: “I can’t believe I took the day off!

“Oh my gosh, I can’t believe they came to my building.

“No one knew they were coming, we had no idea. This building is named after me.

“There was no alert or anything.

“I heard they were doing this kind of thing in Los Angeles, but I had no idea that I would be here.

“I am lost for the words.

“I am so sad to have missed them, I just want to give you a hug and tell you that it is an incredible and good job, and the decision you have made to come here is perfect.

“I love it, I love you.

“Given the virus, it’s surprising that they have come out.”