After the death of Desmond Tutu on December 26, several crowned heads have paid tribute to him. Meghan and Harry recall their son Archie’s meeting with the Archbishop.
Former Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu died on December 26, at the age of 90. Prince Charles, Princess Charlene of Monaco, Queen Elizabeth II and other sovereigns have sent poignant condolences on the death of this hero of the struggle against apartheid. Meghan and Harry, Archie’s parents, also returned homage to the South African Archbishop. The Sussexes wished to recall that the archbishop was a cheerful person and that he was an icon of racial justice. Desmond Tutu, nicknamed “The Arch“, took Archie, the son of Meghan Markle and prince Harry, in the arms when he was barely 5 months old.
“Just two years ago he hugged our son Archie while we were in South Africa – ‘Arch and The Arch’ he joked“, said the Sussexes. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had the opportunity to introduce their son Archie, currently 2, to the Archbishop and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe, in September 2019. “Before the expected meeting, the couple posted several clips with Archie on their way to meet Archbishop Tutu on their Instagram Stories“, recalls People magazine. The Sussexes have passed pleasant moments with the archbishop Tutu and Thandeka. “Thanks Archbishop Tutu for your incredibly warm hospitality, Archie loved meeting you!“, could we read in the caption of a black and white photo of Archie published on Instagram.
Meghan and Harry, the Sussex couple received gifts from Desmond Tutu
According to People magazine, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not come home empty-handed coming back from South Africa. They received some gifts from Archbishop Tutu, including a picture of Prince Harry’s mother, Princess Diana. Among the gifts were also children’s books authored by the Archbishop himself. People magazine also talks abouta collection of children’s songs. Queen Elizabeth also remembers the generosity and tenderness of the late Desmond Tutu. “I fondly remember my meetings with him, his warmth and his humor“, she underlined in her statement.
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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle Prince Charles, Princess Charlene of Monaco, Queen Elizabeth II and other sovereigns have sent poignant condolences following the death of this hero of the fight against apartheid.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle The Sussexes were keen to remind people that the Archbishop was a cheerful person and an icon of racial justice.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle Desmond Tutu, nicknamed “The Arch”, took Archie, the son of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, in his arms when he was barely 5 months old.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle “Just two years ago he hugged our son Archie while we were in South Africa – ‘Arch and The Arch’ he joked,” the Sussexes said.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had the opportunity to introduce their son Archie, currently 2, to the Archbishop and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe, in September 2019.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle “Before the expected meeting, the couple posted several clips with Archie on his way to meet Archbishop Tutu on their Instagram Stories,” said People magazine.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle “Thank you Archbishop Tutu for your incredibly warm hospitality, Archie loved meeting you!” The caption read of a black and white photo of Archie posted on Instagram.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle According to People magazine, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not return home empty-handed on their way back from South Africa.