The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were mobbed by fans in Nigeria after arriving in Abuja this morning. The duo took selfies, played with schoolchildren and joked with their teachers as they embarked on their three-day tour.
The trip comes after Prince Harry's brief return to the UK where he celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games – but did not see King Charles due to conflicting memoirs.
Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria on a whirlwind tour to promote the Games in Africa, and are expected to visit a school, meet injured soldiers and attend basketball and polo matches before attending an evening gala.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, returned to the UK on Tuesday afternoon to attend a mass at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the Invictus event. A few miles away, Charles welcomed guests to Buckingham Palace's first garden party of the year.
Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales said his wife Kate was “doing well” after being diagnosed with cancer during his visit to the Isles of Scilly on Friday.
William is told of a new health and social care facility being built on duchy land near the hospital. He said George, Charlotte and Louis were “very jealous” of his trip, and said he might bring them to Cornwall later in the year.
The Archbishop of Canterbury breaks silence on rift between the royal family
Archbishop of Canterbury breaks silence on royal row: 'We must not judge them'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has broken his silence on the row between the royal family as he urged: “We must not judge them.” Instead, Justin Welby said King Charles, the Princess of Wales and other family members “should be prayed for” as the king and Kate continue their cancer treatment. During an interview on Good Morning Britain on Thursday, May 9, the Archbishop refused to dismiss private conversations he has had with the royal family, insisting they are “human beings.”
Alexander ButlerMay 11, 2024 at 01:00
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Alexander ButlerMay 11, 2024 00:01
King Charles has joked that he is “allowed out of the cage” on a royal visit to army barracks
King joked he was “allowed out of the cage” on a royal visit after being diagnosed with cancer
King Charles III joked that he was “let out of my cage” during his visit to a military barracks on Thursday, May 9, after resuming his public duties following his cancer diagnosis. His Majesty apologized to the Army for his last-minute visit to the 3rd Royal School of Military Engineering (3RSME) at Gibraltar Barracks, Mainly, Surrey. “When I had this opportunity and was let out of my cage, I wanted to come and have a look,” Charles, who is Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Engineers, told Lieutenant Colonel Robert Grant.
Alexander ButlerMay 10, 2024 at 23:00
Reports indicate that King is meeting David Beckham
King Charles met former England football captain David Beckham in a private meeting in his garden in Highgrove, Gloucestershire.
Beckham is known to have visited Charles to find out more about his charity, the King's Foundation, according to The Sun. times.
No photos were published and no press notice was issued. Buckingham Palace has been contacted for comment.
Alexander ButlerMay 10, 2024 at 22:06
Prince William joins a volleyball game with children on a Cornwall beach
Prince William joins a volleyball game with children on a Cornwall beach
The Prince of Wales joined children on Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, for an impromptu volleyball match on Thursday, May 9. Prince William, who is also the Duke of Cornwall, met teenagers from the local lifesaving club, one of the most popular beaches in the UK. The Prince runs the Duchy of Cornwall, a collection of lands, properties and investments valued at more than £1 billion, which provides income for the heir to the throne. During the visit, William asked a group of teenagers: “What's it like out there? Looks good for a few waves.” He also met members of the RNLI patrolling the beach and lifeguards on duty at the lifeboat station.
Alexander ButlerMay 10, 2024 at 22:00
Meghan Markle gushed over Prince Harry during visit to Nigeria: 'Do you see why I'm married to him?'
Alexander ButlerMay 10, 2024 at 21:00
“There's no shame in having a bad day,” Harry told students on an “official” trip to Nigeria with Meghan
Alexander ButlerMay 10, 2024 at 20:00
Queen Camilla feeding donkeys and horses at a Buckingham Palace reception
Queen Camilla feeding donkeys and horses at a Buckingham Palace reception
The Queen fed carrots to donkeys and horses while hosting a reception for a “wonderful” horse welfare charity at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, May 9. Camilla met donkey Alfie and Shetland pony Lala, along with celebrity supporters of the charity as she celebrated Brooke's 90th anniversary. She has served as chair of the UK-based international charity, which works to protect and improve the lives of horses, donkeys and mules, since 2006. Founded in 1934 initially to support horses abandoned from the First World War, Brooke has gone on to help 1.4 million Animal Working Direct now operates across three continents and 15 countries.
Alexander ButlerMay 10, 2024 at 19:00
Selfie of Harry and Meghan with school children
Not only did they dance and play games with the kids, but they also happily took selfies – and Harry seemed to be taking the opportunity to make a silly face.
The couple arrived in the country this morning after flying from London Heathrow Airport, where they met again.
Emma GuinnessMay 10, 2024 at 17:30
Megan's kind words for a shy little girl
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, consoled the young schoolgirl when the couple visited a Nigerian school supported by the Archwell Foundation, assuring her: “We are all shy sometimes.”
The sweet exchange happened after the girl, who was just two years old, came forward to shake Meghan's hand but decided the prince's greeting was too much.
Emma GuinnessMay 10, 2024 at 17:00
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