Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Nigeria trip is 'awkward' for Royal Family – 'King Charles and William not pleased'
ok.co.ukThe 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.
Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! “The King and Prince William are firmly of the belief that you are either in or out of the working Royals." Jennie continued: "This seems to be a rather strange halfway house.
I think both the King and the Prince, and indeed the Government, will want it to be made clear that Harry is not representing either the Royal Family or Britain on this trip.” While the visit largely focused on the Invictus Games as it celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, Harry also took the time to speak about the importance of protecting our mental health.
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