Harry and Meghan in Nigeria
The Prince gives an emotional speech about mental health
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are currently on a three-day trip through Nigeria. The royal gave an emotional speech.
Prince Harry (39) and Duchess Meghan (42) arrived in Nigeria on Friday morning (May 10) for a three-day trip. The couple were invited by the African country’s highest-ranking military officials – the visit mainly revolves around the Invcitus Games. They were met at the airport in the capital Abuja by government representatives and escorted to their hotel.
Just a few hours later, the couple’s first appointment was scheduled: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited a school in Abuja together. Meghan wore a sepia-colored maxi dress, while Harry was dressed entirely in beige linen. Both had traditional Nigerian necklaces around their necks.
Harry gives emotional speech in Nigeria
During the visit, Prince Harry gave a speech about mental health and became emotional. “There is no shame in admitting that today is a bad day,” the royal said. “That you woke up this morning feeling sad or that you came home from school stressed. That you lost a loved one in your family and don’t know who to turn to or talk to.”
He encouraged the students: “You may have been led to believe that it is not appropriate to discuss all these things. We are here today to tell you that this is not the case.”
Harry and Meghan in Nigeria: This is on the agenda
According to media reports There is a meeting on Friday afternoon with the Nigerian Defense Minister, Christopher Gwabin Musa, who had invited the couple. Harry is then supposed to visit wounded soldiers in a military hospital.
The second day of their trip will include a training session with a Nigerian NGO working with the Invictus Games and a reception at the Ministry of Defense with military families. There will also be a sit-down volleyball game. In the afternoon, Meghan and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), held an event on women in leadership positions.
On the last day of their trip, Harry and Meghan attend a basketball clinic and a fundraiser. A traditional reception will also be held for the couple.