Prince Harry has heartwarmingly paid tribute to his wife Meghan Markle by calling her his “soulmate” during a highly anticipated speech at the UN.
The couple attended the organisation’s New York headquarters on Monday as part of a wider celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day.They were invited along to an event held by the General Assembly to mark the special day, with Harry even giving a keynote speech to a number of keen listeners.The Duke of Sussex was just one of several speakers, which also included the Deputy Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly – however it was his touching reference to his wife that many fans felt stole the show.
Dressed in an immaculate blue shirt and tie, Harry spoke passionately about climate change and his desire to tackle ongoing poverty.The Prince also made a number of references to Nelson Mandela’s ongoing legacy, including the challenges faces by the anti-apartheid activist during his lifetime.This included highlighting a disparity between the rich and poor, tackling ongoing food inequality and pledging to continue to stand against racism.The young royal also went on to speak proudly about his love for Africa, a continent he first fell in love with at the age of 13, and where provided him with a safe refuge in the wake of his mother Princess Diana’s death back in 1997.
It was during this impassioned portion of his speech that Harry paid tribute to both his mother and his wife, as he described Meghan as his “soulmate.” He said: "Since I first visited Africa at 13 years old, I've always found hope on the continent.
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