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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's three-day trip to Nigeria began on Thursday, May 9 and saw them meet military officials, speak about mental health and promote the Invictus Games. While the pair stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020, their visit to the west African nation was dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – a reference which a leading royal expert points out will not have "pleased" King Charles or the Prince of Wales.

A style expert has suggested that Meghan Markle may have sent a subtle message to the Royal Family by wearing a piece of jewellery once donned by Princess Diana.

Meghan Markle has been bestowed with a fresh two-word moniker as her 'mini royal tour' with Prince Harry appeared to be centred around her, reports suggest.

Meghan Markle had to quickly adjust her wardrobe during her trip to Nigeria with Prince Harry in an effort to "fit in".The Duchess of Sussex took a brief break from Harry on Saturday to co-host a panel event on Women in Leadership. Throughout the day, Meghan sported three different outfits for various events during their unofficial "royal tour" of the African nation.

Meghan Markle joined Director General of the World Trade Organization, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to speak at a Women in Leadership event on Saturday in Nigeria. The Duchess of Sussex told the audience she "loves being a mum" as she shared details of her two young children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 2. However, she explained how in the past she'd been told she wouldn't cope with balancing motherhood and a career.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are continuing their three-day trip to Nigeria as they attended a sitting volleyball match and were mobbed by fans.The visit – which has been dubbed a 'mini royal tour' – is part of Harry's Invictus Games project and he delighted onlookers when he took part in a game. Unfortunately for Prince Harry, his Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel.The engagements in Nigeria come after Prince Harry made a fleeting return to London earlier this week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Invictus Games during a service at St Paul's Cathedral.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left waiting at Heathrow Airport recently after their British Airways pilot fell sick just before jetting the pair off for their three-day visit to Nigeria.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in the West African nation for their quick tour, following Harry's recent trip to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Meghan did not join Harry at the service at St Paul's Cathedral and instead flew solo from their LA home base to Heathrow, where she was reunited with him in the airport's exclusive Windsor Suite.They hopped on an overnight flight to Abuja, Nigeria's capital, but not without a bit of difficult start.

Meghan Markle paid Prince Harry a lofty compliment as the Royals begin a tour of Nigeria.

slammed this week for her “odd” decision to skip her husband’s UK trip this week as he headed to his home soil to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.Harry, 39, touched down in the capital on Tuesday — but his stay was brief as he was already en route to the airport just two days later.The “Suits” alum landed at Heathrow Thursday evening after flying solo from Los Angeles.She met up with her husband at the airport’s VIP Windsor Suite before the pair boarded a commercial British Airways flight to Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, the Daily Mail reports.The duo, who quit royal life in 2020, were invited to Nigeria by the West African country’s chief of defense staff — its highest-ranking military official.The pair’s flight experienced a slight delay due to the pilot falling ill, according to the outlet. The duo were sat in first class of the Boeing 777.The Sussexes landed in Nigeria Friday morning, and were reportedly first to be escorted off the aircraft.The pair were greeted by Nigerian officials at the Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, and were escorted into a waiting minibus upon arrival.They were accompanied by the security team that looked after Harry during his London trip this week.Harry and Meghan are already back in action in Nigeria, as the pair have their first official engagement with General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defense Staff.The couple, who were each gifted a traditional wooden beaded necklace, visited children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, where they were greeted by cheering crowds.The former actress was dressed in a peach-hued maxi dress and accessorized with gold jewelry.

Prince Harry has given his first interview in Nigeria, following an awkward UK snub.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have been seen in Nigeria for the first time, with Harry delivering a heartfelt speech on mental health. Harry told the audience: "In some places around the world, more than you would believe, there is a stigma against mental health.Too many people don't want to talk about it because it's invisible, it's in your mind and we can't see it.

Christopher Vourlias U.S. writer and political advocate Dane Waters and “Superpower” co-director Aaron Kaufman announced the launch of a new global nonprofit group, Humanity for Freedom, Monday in Cannes. The organization is dedicated to the fight against authoritarian governments through educational and advocacy work. The group’s global kick-off event, 72 Hours for Freedom, will feature screenings around the world of “Superpower,” the documentary about Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, co-directed by Kaufman and Sean Penn. The event will take place in over a dozen countries on six continents, starting in London on June 6 and wrapping in Washington, D.C., June 8, including stops in Rome; Tbilisi, Georgia; Sofia, Bulgaria; Abuja, Nigeria; Tokyo; Sydney; and Buenos Aires.