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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘go against Megxit manifesto’ in Nigeria | Royal | News

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘go against Megxit manifesto’ in Nigeria | Royal | News

[ad_1] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to take a veteran reporter with them on their trip to Nigeria goes against their “Megxit manifesto”, according to royal commentator Kinsey Schofield. Schofield – host of popular podcast To Di For Daily – believes a young, up-and-coming reporter would align with values described on their website after they stepped back from senior working royal duties in 2020. On sussexroyal.com, the couple’s aims say they wish to “engage with grassroots media organisations and young, up-and-coming journalists”. Instead, PEOPLE’s chief foreign correspondent Simon Perry has joined them on the trip, which follows Harry returning to the UK for a few days. Schofield told Daily Express US: “In January of 2020, they announced that they were changing their media strategy to ‘ensure diverse and open access to their work.’ READ MORE: A brutal 10-word rebuttal issued over Harry and Meghan’s three-day Nigeria trip READ MORE: Prince Harry ‘cries for attention’ with one gesture he does 17 times The Duke of Sussex had attended a series of engagements in London in …

Meghan Markle is radiant in fitted bridal white look

Meghan Markle is radiant in fitted bridal white look

[ad_1] Meghan Markle is making a loud statement – that she is going to pull only the best pieces from her wardrobe for her three-day visit to Nigeria.  The Duchess of Sussex, 42, arrived at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja alongside her husband Prince Harry for her second engagement of the day, looking so radiant in a fitted white suit that wouldn’t have been out of place at a civil wedding ceremony.  © AlamyMeghan Markle changed into a white suit to visit the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria Her perfectly tailored two-piece featured a single-breasted blazer and fitted trousers, worn buttoned over a white vest top. Prince Harry, meanwhile, looked seriously suave in a dark green suit as they met the Chief of Defence Staff. Did you notice the couple’s symbolic choice of attire? Eagle-eyed royal fans were quick to point out that Meghan and Harry’s matching suits represented the white and green shades of the Nigerian flag. Amplifying the mother-of-two’s look was a series of accessories, including a statement gold necklace adorning her …

Meghan Markle reveals exact reason she married Prince Harry with gushing 10-word tribute | Royal | News

Meghan Markle reveals exact reason she married Prince Harry with gushing 10-word tribute | Royal | News

[ad_1] Meghan Markle paid a sweet tribute to husband Prince Harry as they met with children at a mental health summit in Abuja on Friday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun their three-day visit to Nigeria after Harry concluded his UK visit, saying it was “great” to be back. Their visit is linked to the Invictus Games which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Speaking to children, Harry discussed mental health as he said: “It’s okay, not to be okay.” Passing the microphone back to Meghan, she said in 10 simple words: “Do you see why I married him he’s so smart.” She then went on to encourage the children to share their stories, saying that Lilibet once said to her: “Mama, I see me in you.” Harry and Meghan landed in Abuja this morning as they kicked off their visit with a tour of Lightway Academy, a primary and secondary school in the city. They were greeted by traditional dancers and met some of the primary schoolchildren. During their tour the couple visited …

Meghan Markle Tells an Anecdote About Her Daughter Lili in Nigeria

Meghan Markle Tells an Anecdote About Her Daughter Lili in Nigeria

[ad_1] On Friday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle touched down in Nigeria for a trip that continues Harry’s recent focus on the Invictus Games. At the invitation of Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, the country’s minister of defense, the couple will spend three days in the country meeting with service members and and attending related events. Soon after debarking a British Airways flight, Meghan and Harry traveled to Lightway Academy, a school in capital city Abuja, for the kickoff of a mental health summit hosted by Geanco International, a charity that supports medical care and education in Nigeria. In 2023, Meghan and Harry’s foundation, Archewell, worked with Geanco to provide school supplies and menstrual products to more than 2,500 girls. Though the couple are touring Nigeria without their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, the duchess mentioned both children during the events at the school “Our son Archie’s five. He turned five last week,” Meghan said, according to Town & Country, referring to Archie’s May 6 birthday. In her onstage remarks, meanwhile, Meghan told a story …

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Nigeria Trip, In Photos

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Nigeria Trip, In Photos

[ad_1] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have landed in Nigeria! The two have a busy schedule planned for their three-day visit, which began Friday with a stop by a school. The duke and duchess visited Lightway Academy in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The school was kicking off a two-day mental health summit. During the stop, Meghan said it was “a complete honour to have our first visit to Nigeria” and spoke about her own Nigerian heritage. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Lightway Academy on Friday in Abuja, Nigeria. The school was kicking off a two-day mental health summit. Andrew Esiebo via Getty Images “We believe in you. We believe in your futures. We believe in your ability to continue to tell your stories and to just be honest with each other,” the duchess said. “There is no need to suffer in silence. Just make sure that you are taking care of yourselves, and that begins with your mental health by really talking about whatever’s coming up for you.” After the school visit, …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle touch down in Nigeria after secret reunion in London – LIVE UPDATES

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle touch down in Nigeria after secret reunion in London – LIVE UPDATES

[ad_1] Meghan Markle and Prince Harry landed in Nigeria on Friday morning for their three-day tour of the west-African country.  Their arrival comes after the pair reunited at Heathrow Airport in London on Thursday, when the Duchess of Sussex took a solo flight from Los Angeles to meet her husband at the airport’s VIP Windsor Suite.  © Chris JacksonMeghan and Harry are spending three days in Nigeria The couple subsequently boarded a British Airways flight to Abuja, where they later arrived on the invitation of the chief of defence staff.  Meghan wore black trousers and a brown jacket for the journey, while her husband donned a black jacket and trousers. They’re thought to be staying at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja during their trip.  Harry and Meghan’s first stop will be at a school before the Duke meets injured service members at a military hospital in the afternoon. They’ll also attend a training session for charity organisation Nigeria: Unconquered, which collaborates with the Invictus Games, as well as a reception where military families will be honoured. …

Harry and Meghan set for three-day trip to Nigeria | UK News

Harry and Meghan set for three-day trip to Nigeria | UK News

[ad_1] Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are set to start a three-day visit to Nigeria on the invitation of the country’s chief of defence staff. Meghan and Harry will arrive in the west African country later today after the duke spent much of the week in London. They are due to visit a school before the duke meets injured service members at a military hospital. The couple will also attend a training session for charity organisation Nigeria: Unconquered – which collaborates with the Invictus Games – as well as a reception where military families will be honoured. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:07 Harry speaks at Invictus Games event The duchess is also scheduled to co-host an event of Women in Leadership with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director general of the World Trade Organisation. Other items on the agenda for the royals include a basketball camp with Giants of Africa, a cultural reception and a polo fundraiser for Nigeria: Unconquered. Follow Sky News on WhatsApp Keep up …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s unofficial royal tour of Nigeria plans finally detail | Royal | News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s unofficial royal tour of Nigeria plans finally detail | Royal | News

[ad_1] The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are set to embark on a three-day tour of Nigeria starting Friday, May 10. Now, their plans have been revealed. Arriving in the African nation on the morning of their visit, they will head straight to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja before moving on to Lagos. The royal couple’s visit will extend until Monday, with members of the press also accompanying them. Prince Harry has been in London since Tuesday, May 7, attending various events related to the Invictus Games, including a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral to mark the Games’ 10th anniversary, although he did not meet his father or his brother. He travelled to Nigeria today with Meghan joining him from Los Angeles for their three-day visit. While in Nigeria, the couple plans to watch a volleyball game and visit military hospitals and charities in Abuja and Lagos. Their itinerary, revealed by the Defence HQ during a press conference on Thursday, May 9, also includes scheduled meetings with injured armed …

Meghan Markle ‘thinks being a controversial royal with Harry would have more appeal’ | Royal | News

Meghan Markle ‘thinks being a controversial royal with Harry would have more appeal’ | Royal | News

[ad_1] A royal expert has claimed Meghan Markle believes being “controversial” has “more appeal” as she launches new projects. Since moving to the US, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have worked on several projects, with some coming to an abrupt end. Their Netflix docu-series first raised eyebrows after making bombshell claims about the Royal Family. The couple also signed a multi-million pound deal with Spotify which was swiftly cancelled. And now both Harry and Meghan are working on solo ventures, with Meghan recently announcing a new lifestyle brand. Speaking to The Mirror, royal expert and author Tom Quinn has said that ahead of the couple’s trip to Nigeria this month, Meghan feels as though she has become a “Cinderella figure”, with her and Harry having “more appeal”. “Meghan knows that much of the world still sees the Sussexes as members of the Royal Family despite the fact that they are no longer working royals,” Mr Quinn told said. He went on: “Their tour of Nigeria will be dressed up as a quasi-royal visit – in …

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share exciting update after UK visit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share exciting update after UK visit

[ad_1] Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released new details about their upcoming trip to Nigeria this month.  The couple will arrive in the African nation on Friday, with their first stop being at a school. The duo will then meet the Chief of Defence Staff before heading to visit injured service personnel in hospital during the afternoon. On Saturday, the Duke and Duchess will attend a training session for Nigeria: Unconquered as well as a reception where military families will be honoured. Meghan is also due to co-host an event of Women in Leadership with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation on Saturday. Their final day will be Sunday, and Harry and Meghan will attend a basketball clinic with Giants of Africa as well as a cultural reception. Their final engagement will them attend a polo fundraiser for Nigeria: Unconquered. You may also likeWATCH: Inside Prince Archie’s life The trip comes just days after the Duke of Sussex marked the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral …