Meghan Markle kept cool in a £2,275 striped summer dress as she and Prince Harry began their ‘quasi-royal’ tour of Africa today.
The visit to Nigeria, which has become a royal tour in all but name, is part of Harry’s Invictus Game project and he delighted viewers when he took part in a game.
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, watched from the sidelines in Johanna Ortiz’s Tropicana Nights dress, which features a palm leaf-style design in black and cream, with cutout details under the bust.
She accessorized her ensemble with bold gold jewelry, including statement circle earrings and a variety of matching bracelets.
Meghan’s hair was swept back into a ponytail for her outing and her makeup was simple and fresh.
Meghan Markle kept cool in a £2,275 striped summer dress as she and Prince Harry began their ‘quasi-royal’ tour of Africa today.
The visit to Nigeria, which has become a royal tour in all but name, is part of Harry’s Invictus Game project and he delighted viewers when he took part in a game.
Later that day, she donned a strapless white dress to lunch with Nigeria’s defense minister. She pulled her hair into an elegant updo and added a delicate cross necklace.
Harry also changed for the occasion, matching his wife in a white suit.
The Duchess cheered on Prince Harry while taking part in a sitting volleyball match, but ultimately her Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defense Staff’s team.
The outdoor volleyball match in the officers’ mess was their first official engagement on Saturday and once again the couple was the center of attention.
Meghan was happy to pose for selfies (at one point she got lost in the crowd) and some even cried after meeting her.
Team Sussex, a group of Harry and Meghan fans, were out in force as they cheered on the Duke and Duchess upon their arrival just before midday.
The aptly named Royalty Ojeh, six, was chosen to present a stem of roses to Meghan, who pulled one out of the bouquet and handed it back to the amazed little girl.
When they arrived, there was loud applause from a group of fans holding signs that read “43% Nigerian” in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her West African heritage.
Others jokingly said, “Harry, you owe us a dowry,” and London-based Michela Rituc explained; It’s traditional for dowry and Meghan is Nigerian, so she owes us one.
‘When he announced his heritage, I already knew it, you can see it from the mother’s face and the grandmother’s face, definitely from Eastern Nigeria.
Later that day, she donned a strapless white dress to lunch with Nigeria’s defense minister.
She put her hair up in an elegant updo and added a delicate cross necklace.
Prince Harry matched his wife with a white suit and navy tie for dinner
The Duchess of Sussex, 42, watched from the sidelines in Johanna Ortiz’s Tropicana Nights dress, which features a palm leaf-style design in black and cream, with cutout details under the bust.
She accessorized her ensemble with bold gold jewelry, including statement circle earrings and a variety of matching bracelets.
Meghan’s hair was swept back into a ponytail for her outing and her makeup was simple and fresh.
Meghan was happy to pose for selfies (at one point she got lost in the crowd) and some even cried after meeting her.
Team Sussex, a group of Harry and Meghan fans, came out in force as they cheered on the Duke and Duchess as they arrived just before midday.
‘The features say it all and the whole country melted when she said it, she is our daughter, our daughter and we couldn’t be happier.
“We’ve always loved Meghan, ever since we saw her on Suits, and we’re so happy she’s back home to visit us.”
As he walked out onto the field to join Invictus board member David Wisey, Harry removed a green and white Nigerian scarf he had been gifted before enthusiastically joining in.
Sitting on the floor, he joined the Nigeria Unconquered team for a group celebration and motivational high-five before getting stuck.
As he walked out onto the field to join Invictus board member David Wisey, Harry removed a green and white Nigerian scarf he had been gifted before enthusiastically joining in.
Sitting on the floor, he joined the Nigeria Unconquered team to meet and high-five each other with motivation before getting stuck.
Many of the players, including men and women, were amputees and Meghan clapped and cheered as Harry and his team
Many of the players, including men and women, were amputees and Meghan clapped and cheered as Harry and his team.
But it was the Nigerian Chief of Defense’s team who took the game and in the end there were smiles and hugs as Harry and Meghan met the players.
As at Friday’s defense headquarters meeting, there were at times chaotic scenes as Meghan was engulfed by excited fans in pop star-style scenes.
Harry, who at times seemed worried, continually looked intently at his wife as his US and American security team tried to maintain control.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan at a lunch with the Nigerian Defense Minister in Abuja
The couple appeared engaged as entertainment was provided to attendees.
Meghan claps and laughs as she joins Nigeria’s defense minister at lunch.
The couple dressed to impress, in matching suits, both in off-white tones.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline: “They are very happy to be in Nigeria and having a great time.” Everyone has been very welcoming to them and they really feel the warmth of the people.
“As far as they’re concerned, it’s been a fantastic journey and they couldn’t be happier.”
On Sunday, the couple will travel to Lagos, where they will watch a basketball match and also attend a fundraising event at the city’s polo field before returning to Britain on Monday and continuing to California.
The spectacle comes as the couple enjoy the second day of their 72-hour tour of the African nation, a day after Harry and Meghan delighted schoolchildren when they visited Wuse Lightway Academy.