Meghan Markle, Prince Harry to Visit Nigeria Briefly After London Trip

April 29, 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to travel to the West African nation as part of their work surrounding the Invictus Games

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have announced they will travel to Nigeria in May 2024, days after the Duke is due to visit London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

During the trip, the Sussexes will meet Nigeria military personnel and participate in a number of activities associated with the Invictus Games.

Nigeria’s defence ministry went public with its pleasure at the Sussexes‘ announcement, declaring its ‘honour and delight’.

Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, on Sunday, released a statement confirming that the visit would strengthen Nigeria’s connection to the games and potentially pave the way for hosting future editions.

While the dates for the trip are not yet known, it is understood that Harry will be in London to participate in a 10th anniversary service for the Games at St Paul’s Cathedral on 8 May.

According to newsmen, no senior members of the Royal Family are expected to join Prince Harry for the Invictus Games event in the UK.

The trip comes after the news emerged in 2022 that the Duchess was 43 per cent Nigerian, according to genealogy test she had taken. Meghan revealed this news in a discussion on .

The visit therefore serves a double purpose: both helping to continue the couple’s work around the Invictus Games and offering Meghan an opportunity to explore her heritage.

Prince Harry has previously acknowledged Meghan’s Nigerian heritage in a speech during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf.

During his address, the Duke mentioned the connection as he praised Nigeria, Colombia and Israel for their inaugural participation in the games which are for injured and sick veterans.

During the speech he said, ‘Now, I’m not saying we play favourites in our home, but since my wife discovered she is of Nigerian descent, it’s likely to get a little bit more competitive this year’.