The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry embarked on a three-day whirlwind tour of Nigeria, their ‘home country’, following an invitation from the nation’s Chief of Defence Staff. During their visit, the royal couple made an appearance at Lightway Academy in Abuja, where they shared intimate details about their two children, Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie. The Duchess engaged with schoolchildren, discussing mental health, and later joined a panel at a Women in Leadership Nigeria event. However, their ‘unofficial royal visit’ did not sit well with royal biographer Angela Levin, who labeled it as ‘phoney and awful.’ Levin expressed shock at the couple’s behavior during their initial appearances, particularly Meghan’s outfit choice for Lightway Academy College. She criticized the Duchess’s attire, stating, ‘If you go to a school, a very quiet school that is a religious one, you don’t go with a dress that’s absolutely no backing to it at all.’ Levin also accused Meghan of being ‘awful’ and ‘rude’ during an interaction with a teacher and two students, alleging that she prioritized photo opportunities over engagement with the individuals present. Despite Levin’s disapproval, Meghan’s fans and supporters praised her appearance and engagement during the Nigeria tour. Levin extended her criticism to Prince Harry, expressing disappointment that he did not make an effort to meet with King Charles during his time in the UK. She refuted Harry’s claims that King Charles declined a request to see him, stating that Buckingham Palace ‘doesn’t recall having any request’ from Harry to visit his father. Levin argued that King Charles had a busy schedule, including a meeting with the Prime Minister, and likely felt exhausted and cautious about engaging with Harry’s potential aggression.
Meghan Markle’s Nigeria Tour Draws Critique from Royal Biographer
