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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are gearing up for a visit to Nigeria next month, marking their absence from the UK. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) revealed that the royal couple will engage with Service members and partake in various cultural activities during their stay.

This excursion coincides with Nigeria's recent inclusion in the Invictus Games, where they competed alongside 21 nations. Meghan's connection to Nigeria, revealed in her podcast series Archetypes, sheds light on her enthusiasm for the trip, as she explores her Nigerian ancestry. While Meghan is anticipated to skip Harry's visit to the UK for the Invictus Games anniversary, the couple will unite for their African journey shortly after.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggests that the Nigerian visit serves as a strategic move, potentially bolstering Nigeria's bid to host future Invictus Games and emphasizing Meghan's ancestral ties. Fitzwilliams underscores that the trip doesn't signal the couple's return to official royal duties but rather demonstrates adept public relations maneuvering.

During the 2023 Invictus Games in Germany, Harry and Meghan shared a heartfelt connection with the Nigerian team, who bestowed upon Meghan the endearing nickname "Amira Ngozi Lolo," symbolizing a warrior princess blessed with royal status in Nigerian legend.