Meghan and Harry enlisted London-based photographer Misan Harriman for their 'quasi-royal tour' of Nigeria, where they met Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Misan has previously worked with the couple, capturing moments like announcing Princess Lilibet's pregnancy and her first birthday. The Sussexes chose Misan, known in the fashion industry, to document their trip, which is part of the Invictus Games anniversary. Meghan, embracing her Nigerian roots, dazzled in a bright yellow dress during the visit.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry started their 'quasi-royal' tour of Africa in Nigeria as part of Harry's Invictus Game project. Meghan wore a striped sundress and a white fitted dress, while Harry switched to a white suit. They engaged in activities like volleyball with Harry's team losing to the Chief of Defence staff squad. Meghan interacted with fans, including the Sussex Squad, and posed for selfies during the event.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were greeted with a traditional Nigerian dance performance on their last day in Nigeria. They participated in a basketball clinic with non-profit Giants of Africa and attended a polo fundraiser for Nigeria: Unconquered. The trip was at the invitation of the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa OFR.
Prince Harry and Meghan visit Nigeria to support the Invictus Games, focusing on rehabilitating wounded servicemembers and veterans, including Nigerian soldiers involved in combating Islamic extremists. The royal couple's visit is their first to the West African nation, at the invitation of the Nigerian military.
Prince Harry journeyed to Nigeria to join his wife Meghan Markle for their inaugural tour of the country as a couple, after a packed schedule in the UK celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. Meanwhile, King Charles hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace and was reportedly too busy to meet with Harry during his stay in London.
Meghan Markle wore a blush pink gown by designer Heidi Merrick named 'Windsor' during a visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry. Internet users debated whether it was a subtle nod to the Royal Family or a deliberate snub. The couple formerly resided in Windsor estate, gifted by Queen Elizabeth II, before stepping back from royal duties. Some saw Markle's choice as strategic, while others dismissed it as mere coincidence. The $1,350 dress is now sold out. The visit to Nigeria came after Markle skipped a trip to London for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.
Prince Harry and Meghan attended a sitting volleyball game in Nigeria, where Harry's team competed against a team of Nigerian military members, with Nigeria winning the game 25 to 21. Meghan watched from the sidelines and was surrounded by fans who presented her with a book and Nigerian fabric. The visit was part of their tour of Nigeria, aimed at supporting wounded service members and promoting the Invictus Games Foundation. The event was organized by Nigeria's Defence Staff and a local charity, Nigeria: Unconquered.
During a visit to Nigeria with her husband, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expressed her humbling experience of discovering through a genealogy test that she has Nigerian ancestry. She spoke at a meeting with Nigerian female industry leaders during the visit.
Meghan Markle attended a lunch with the Nigerian defense minister in Abuja, Nigeria, wearing a white shoulder-less St Agni dress, engaging in conversations and posing for pictures with guests. Prince Harry was present in a cream linen suit, joking with a guest about their tuxedo jacket. The event featured British and Nigerian national anthems, a dance troupe performance, and a menu offering traditional Nigerian dishes like special fried rice and jollof rice.
Meghan Markle kept her vow to ditch her neutral style for bright colours and honour her Nigerian roots as she today glowed in a stunning yellow dress in Lagos. The Sussexes walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at the State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's house where they were guests of honour. In her second wardrobe change of the day, Meghan, 42, dazzled in the chique ankle-length canary yellow dress, first seen in 2020, which she matched with a classic pair of nude slingback leather sandals. She donned the 3,198 Carolina Herrera yellow dress in photographs shared on the couple's social media to mark the birthday of their oldest son Archie. She also wore the frock in 2021 when she announced her pregnancy with Princess Lilibet.
On a humid open-air basketball court on the fringes of Nigeria 's capital, a local cameraman is beseeching the Duchess of Sussex to look down his lens. 'Royalty!' he shouts. 'Come on, Royalty! Look this way!' Crowded by well-wishers, Meghan winces at the pesky photographer's protocol-busting impudence. Notwithstanding that the Sussexes' non-royal visit to Africa's most populous nation is, in fact, really rather regal, had nobody told him that the couple cut ties with the House of Windsor ages ago? The 42-year-old ignores his entreaties and instead chats to a little girl in a princess dress who is presenting her with a bunch of red roses. 'Royalty!' the snapper cries again.
During a visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle shared a heartwarming parenting moment with Princess Lilibet, mentioning the young child's self-recognition and family connection. The royal couple also discussed their son, Prince Archie's interests. The visit included meeting schoolchildren at the Lightway Academy in Abuja for a mental health summit. Meghan emphasized the importance of sharing personal stories and supporting mental health. Photos from the tour were shared, and the couple promoted the value of a free press for well-informed voters in light of the upcoming 2024 elections in the United States.
Misan Harriman (born 15 December 1977) is a Nigerian-born British photographer, entrepreneur and social activist. As well as being one of the most widely-shared photographers of the Black Lives Matter movement, Harriman is the first black man to shoot a cover of British Vogue in the magazine's 104-year history. In July 2021, Harriman commenced his appointment as Chair of the Southbank Centre, London.
Meghan Markle spoke at a Women in Leadership event in Nigeria, discussing her love for motherhood and sharing details about her two young children, Archie and Lilibet. She revealed being told she wouldn't cope with balancing motherhood and a career but emphasized that the balance shifts over time. Meghan expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Nigeria, where she discovered she is "43% Nigerian" through a genealogy test, highlighting the importance of understanding her background.
King Charles had a private meeting with David Beckham to discuss charity matters while his son Prince Harry was in the UK for the Invictus Games' tenth anniversary celebrations. Despite speculation, Prince Harry did not meet with his father due to the King's full schedule and other commitments. The King's decision to prioritize meeting Beckham over seeing his son has raised questions and hint at underlying family tensions. Prince Harry, along with Meghan Markle, proceeded to Nigeria for further engagements, highlighting the strained relationship between the royals.
King Charles III intends to celebrate his grandson Archie's fifth birthday with a card and small present, possibly a watercolor painting, to avoid extravagant gifts that Meghan dislikes. Charles, estranged from Prince Harry, is cautious not to upset them with his gesture, preferring a regular phone call over video calling. Meghan and Harry are celebrating Archie's birthday privately before Harry's UK trip for the Invictus Games anniversary. Despite strained relationships, Charles is keen to connect with Archie and Lilibet, being raised in California. Harry's upcoming visit to the UK excites Nigerians for Meghan's royal visit following an event in London.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have sweetly discussed their son Prince Archie's birthday with a class of students In Nigeria . The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in the African nation for a royal-style tour which kicked off with a visit to the Wuse Lightway Academy in the country's capital, Abuja, today. In one clip from their outing, the couple can be seen sitting on the floor of one the school's classrooms as they meet with school students eager to get to know their royal visitors. Equally curious are Meghan and Harry who are told by their young guests they are aged 'five', before the Prince goes on to cheerily confirm 'our son Archie is five..
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams suggests that Meghan Markle has politely declined an invitation from Kate Middleton and Prince William to visit the UK with their children due to her unpopularity in Britain and concerns over adverse publicity. The Sussexes lost their bid for taxpayer-funded UK security protection, providing another reason for Markle to avoid the trip. Despite attempts to mend the rift between the Sussex and Wales families, it is unlikely that Meghan will join Prince Harry in the UK for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in May.
Neither Meghan Markle nor Prince Harry have ever gone to the Met Galaand this year was no different. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not step out at the prestigious New York City fashion event. Their absence is completely understandable, given Harry has a work commitment in London on May 8, two days after the Met Gala. He will be at the 10th anniversary thanksgiving service for the Invictus Games Foundation, where hell do a reading. People reported on April 29 that Meghan will not join him in the U.
Kate Middleton faced scrutiny over an altered Mother's Day photo due to her amateur editing skills, while Meghan Markle's photographer, Misan Harriman, refuted claims of editing a photo of the Duchess of Sussex announcing her second pregnancy, mentioning a podcast episode where he discussed photography technology during lockdown. Harriman accused the interviewer of leading questions and emphasized focusing on the intended content rather than speculation.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (; born Rachel Meghan Markle; August 4, 1981) is an American member of the British royal family and former actress. She is married to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the younger son of King Charles III. Meghan was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her acting career began at Northwestern University. She played the part of Rachel Zane for seven seasons (2011–2018) in the American TV legal drama Suits. She also developed a social media presence, which included The Tig (2014–2017), a lifestyle blog. During The Tig period, Meghan became involved in charity work focused primarily on women's issues and social justice. She was married to American film producer Trevor Engelson from 2011 until their divorce in 2014.Meghan retired from acting upon her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018 and became known as the Duchess of Sussex. Meghan and Harry have two children: Archie and Lilibet. The couple stepped down as working royals in January 2020, moved to Meghan's native Southern California and launched Archewell Inc., a Beverly Hills-based mix of for-profit and not-for-profit (charitable) business organizations. In March 2021, she sat for Oprah with Meghan and Harry, a much-publicized American television interview with her husband and Oprah Winfrey. She has released The Bench (a picture book for children) and launched a podcast Archetypes. Meghan and Harry filmed Harry & Meghan, a Netflix docuseries, which was released in December 2022.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Henry Charles Albert David; born 15 September 1984), is a member of the British royal family. As the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, Harry is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne.Educated at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School, and Eton College, Harry completed army officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He was commissioned as a cornet into the Blues and Royals and served temporarily with his older brother, William. Harry was separately deployed on active duty to Afghanistan on two occasions; the first was in 2007–2008 for ten weeks in Helmand Province. The second was for twenty weeks in 2012–2013 with the Army Air Corps.Inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States, Harry launched the Invictus Games in 2014 as founding patron and now remains involved in a non-royal capacity. Two years later, alongside his brother William and sister-in-law Catherine, Harry jointly initiated the mental health awareness campaign "Heads Together".In 2018, Harry was made Duke of Sussex prior to his wedding to American actress Meghan Markle. They have two children: Archie and Lilibet. Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals in January 2020, moved to Meghan's native Southern California, and launched Archewell Inc., a Beverly Hills-based mix of for-profit and not-for-profit (charitable) business organisations. In March 2021, Harry sat for Oprah with Meghan and Harry, a much-publicised American television interview with his wife and Oprah Winfrey. The couple filmed Harry & Meghan, a Netflix docuseries, which was released in December 2022.
Princess Lilibet of Sussex (Lilibet Diana; born 4 June 2021) is an American-born member of the British royal family. She is the daughter of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. She is a granddaughter of King Charles III and is seventh in the line of succession to the British throne. She was born during the reign of her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, whose childhood nickname was Lilibet.
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of Prince Harry's return to the UK to celebrate the Invictus Games, a leading royal expert questions whether Harry "profoundly regrets the rift he and Meghan have caused" Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox We have more newsletters The Duke of Sussex will be making his return to the UK on Wednesday, 8 May to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Invictus Games - the multi-sport event which celebrates wounded servicemen and women. While very little is known about Prince Harry's return and the service he will attend at St Paul's Cathedral on 8 May, it has been reported that part of the visit will be made up of a reunion between King Charles and his estranged son. This reunion, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond points out, will put everything into perspective for Harry amid an incredibly difficult time for the Royal Family. I think Harry must be feeling rather contrite. His problems and complaints seem so trivial in the face of the cancer both his father and sister in law are fighting," Jennie told OK! "In his book he talked about his happy memories of the times when the family were all together and when he arrives back in the UK tomorrow there must surely be a part of him that wishes that could still happen.
Bonnie Hammer, mentor to Meghan Markle, praised the Duchess of Sussex's dedication and eagerness to learn behind the scenes of the TV show Suits. Meghan, described as a 'junior' cast member, worked hard, absorbed advice, and was always willing to ask questions to improve her performance. Hammer shared that Meghan was strong, fantastic on the show, and constantly sought to better herself with advice from others. The mentorship helped shape Meghan into the star she is today, emphasizing her work ethic and willingness to learn.
The Valentines' Day photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, shared in 2021 to announce their second pregnancy, was scrutinised for allegedly having a willow tree added in the background. The photographer, Misan Harriman, refuted claims of retouching and shared the original coloured version of the image, demanding an apology from media outlets. He clarified that no trees or meadows were moved or swapped, and explained that the tree in question was a Jacaranda, not a willow tree.
Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu (née Carrena; born 8 January 1967) is the first lady of Lagos State in Nigeria, as the spouse of the governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The is the moment Prince Harry chuckles as he is asked whether he is happy to be home during his whistle-stop trip to the UK. The Duke of Sussex will give a speech at St Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games after he was 'snubbed' by his father following his arrival in the UK. He was captured leaving an event in Central London yesterday strolling towards a black Range Rover. The smartly dressed prince smiled as he said hello and waved at onlookers. Walking with a black folder under his arm, he nervously chuckled as he was asked if he was happy to be home.
Prince Harry was reportedly 'deeply stung' by King Charles ' 'snub' during his whistle-stop trip to the UK, his friends have revealed. Speculation had been growing there would be a reunion between the Duke of Sussex , 39, and his cancer-stricken father during his three-day stay in London this week to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games. Those close to Harry say the prince put in a request to see his father well in advance of him making the 5,000 mile journey from his home in California with the visit 'long on the radar'. But despite Harry and the 75-year-old monarch, at times, being just miles apart the Duke was told his father was 'too busy' to see him during his rare and short trip. Sources in the Duke's camp say he had notified his father of an intent to see him during the trip.
While Prince Harry returning to the UK this week for the 10 years anniversary of the Invictus Games, he looks set to meet up with The King, but not with his brother Sign up to our free email to get all the latest royal news and pictures We have more newsletters Sign up to our free email to get all the latest royal news and pictures We have more newsletters Prince Harry will return to the UK on Wednesday, 8 May for the 10-year anniversary service of the Invictus Games at St Paul's Cathedral. Despite this celebration, no other members of the Royal Family , or Meghan Markle , will be present to mark the occasion. The Mirror reports that while the Duke of Sussex will manage to fit in a meeting with his father on his return to London, he is not expected to see his brother, the Prince of Wales , despite wishing to, as "now is not the time. A source told the publication: "Their relationship remains extremely fractured. Harry has privately expressed a wish to sit down with his brother but now is not the time.
Prince Harry, the founding patron of the Invictus Games, attended the organization's 10th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving in London alone as other royals were absent. The Invictus Games Foundation has grown steadily, increasing annual income from $1.2 million to $2.5 million between 2018 and 2022. Despite strained relations with the royal family since stepping back as senior royals in 2020, Harry has shown support by attending events and meeting with King Charles III and Queen Camilla amid the monarch's cancer diagnosis.
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