Upon their arrival in Abuja, Nigeria, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted by enthusiastic fans. As reported by the BBC, the couple interacted with admirers, posing for selfies, engaging with schoolchildren, and sharing lighthearted moments with teachers during the first day of their three-day tour. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to Nigeria is focused on promoting the Invictus Games in Africa. Their itinerary includes visiting schools, meeting injured service members, and attending basketball and polo matches, culminating in an evening gala. While the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, returned to the UK on Tuesday for a commemorative service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, King Charles hosted guests at Buckingham Palace’s first garden party of the year. Prince Harry, a former army captain and Afghanistan veteran, founded the Invictus Games in 2014. Since its inception, the event has grown, becoming a significant platform for rehabilitation through sports. Invited by Nigeria’s military leadership, Harry visited Abuja and met with Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa. Musa praised the positive impact of Nigerian troops’ participation in the Invictus Games held in Germany last year, acknowledging their sense of appreciation and recognition that they had not been forgotten. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday that King Charles III will resume public duties next week after a break for cancer treatment. The monarch temporarily stepped back from public appearances nearly three months ago to focus on his health. The palace stated that Charles will visit a cancer treatment center on Tuesday, marking his return to official engagements. Among his upcoming commitments is hosting a state visit by the emperor and empress of Japan scheduled for June. The palace expressed the king’s gratitude for the continued care and expertise of his medical team and his encouragement to resume public-facing duties despite ongoing cost-cutting measures and the departure of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal responsibilities.
Royal Couple Visits Nigeria, King Charles Resumes Public Duties
