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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.

King Charles had a private meeting with David Beckham, just after he allegedly turned down an opportunity to see Prince Harry due to his busy schedule. After his doctors confirmed that The King could focus on getting back to a fuller diary, the King did not have the opportunity to see his younger son, who jetted into London on Tuesday, in preparation of his appearance at St Paul's Cathedral the next day to celebrate the Invictus Games.

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.

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.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no strangers to being the subjects of online criticism. The couple, who touched down in Nigeria on Friday, were invited to visit the African country for the first time by Nigeria's chief of defense staff, the country's highest-ranking military official. As photos of the duo's visit began to circulate online, social media users were quick to notice a subtle, possibly unintentional, nod to Windsor.

Fans think Meghan Markle is being SUPER shady by wearing this dress on her first international tour since leaving the royal family!

Thania Garcia Nigeria-based singer, songwriter, and producer Tems is heading out on her first headlining world tour in support of her debut album, “Born in the Wild,” slated for June 7. The Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated artist will start the global trek on June 12 in London at Eventim Apollo, with additional stops in major markets across Europe including France, Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands. The “Born in the Wild World Tour” will start a North American leg on Aug.

The alleged reason King Charles turned down the chance to see his son, Prince Harry this week is that he wanted to steer clear of any "drama", according to Royal insiders. As Prince Harry, aged 39, touched down in the UK on Tuesday for the tenth anniversary celebrations of the Invictus Games before his three-day trip to Nigeria, many thought he would meet his father, King Charles, especially after the King's cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in Nigeria!

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, where he hosted another anniversary event.That affair was attended by a number of the late Princess Diana's relatives—including her brother, Charles Spencer—after King Charles and Prince William both Harry's invitation, citing scheduling conflicts. According to , the King's “full programme” included a garden party which was attended by several working royals.A couple days later, for the occasion in Nigeria, the duke and duchess tore into their summer wardrobes: wore dusty rose floor-length dress by Heidi Merrick, which she paired with a gold choker necklace and matching gold earrings. On her wrist she wore her , as well as her Cartier Love bracelet.

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 and Meghan Markle have touched down in Nigeria, following the Duke of Sussex's solo trip to the UK.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a notable appearance in Nigeria, where the Duke of Sussex delivered an impassioned speech on mental health, following what some perceived as a cold reception in the UK.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have started their three-day visit to Nigeria. Harry and Meghan arrived in the west African country today, Friday 10 May, on the invitation of the chief of defence staff.The couple have been pictured during a visit to children at the Lights Academy in Abuja, with the pair seen beaming and smiling. Harry will later meet injured service members at a military hospital.They 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.

Prince Harry has now departed the UK and jetted to Nigeria following a brief two-day stay in London.The Duke of Sussex visited his home country to attend an Invictus Game ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral. Despite being just miles away from the Royal Family, Harry, 39, did not see his father, King Charles, 75, nor his older brother Prince William, 41, during his stay.

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.

Meghan Markle has made a surprise landing in the UK for a quick catch-up with Prince Harry before they jet off to Nigeria for a three-day visit.The Duchess of Sussex touched down at Heathrow Airport for a brief rendezvous with her hubby, ahead of their African adventure. It comes after the Duke was in London for an Invictus Games ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral. Unfortunately, he didn't get the chance to see his dad King Charles who was just a stone's throw away at a Buckingham Palace garden party.

leaving the duke on his own during his quick trip.And while it’s not the first time the “Suits” alum left her husband to his own devices on home soil, Markle jetted off to Nigeria this week, where she’ll be reunited with the duke on Thursday.“Meghan seems to spend a lot of time in LA at home, she doesn’t tend to come over to the UK that much,” Grand Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was the Prince of Wales, exclusively told The Post.“I would have thought she would have wanted to come over and support Harry because the Invictus Games is a big part of his life, but it does seem odd.”“I don’t know if that’s because of what’s happened or because she is family orientated and wants to spend her time with the family,” he said on behalf of Fruity Slots, noting that “there must be a reason for it.”“It does seem odd as to why she didn’t — I can only assume she wanted to stay home with the family, as that’s a big part of what she does,” Harrold added.Harry, 39, touched down in London on Tuesday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.But as his estranged, cancer-stricken dad King Charles continues cancer treatment — much like the Princess of Wales to boot — questions were raised as to why Harry didn’t bring Archie and Lilibet with him so that they could see their ailing grandfather.According to Harrold, the exiled royal “was aware” of his father’s jam-packed schedule — making it “tricky” for the kids to come along.“The late Queen was always about family, that’s not to say that the King isn’t about family as well, but there’s obviously something going on for Harry to choose not to.”“There may be a plan for later in the year for Harry to bring them over, maybe when it’s quieter,” he added.

Prince Harry touched down in the UK on 7 May for a brief two-day trip packed full of events in connection to the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary.The Duke of Sussex made the trip from California without wife Meghan Markle, who he will reunite with on 9 May as they head to Nigeria together. Harry, 39, attended an event in London on Wednesday (8 May) morning, and upon exiting he waved to crowds.