The Duke and Duchess landed in Abuja on Friday morning after receiving an invite from Nigeria's chief of defence staff, General Christopher Muse. During their three-day visit, they will meet injured service personnel and various officials.
The trip marks Meghan and Harry's first visit to Nigeria as a couple. The country holds a special place for them both, with Meghan having spent time with the Nigerian team at the Invictus Games last year and was even bestowed her own Nigerian name Amira Ngozi Lolo.
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In 2022, Meghan revealed on her former podcast, Archetypes, that she has Nigerian heritage. She told celebrity interviewer Ziwe: "I just had my genealogy done a couple years ago… [and I'm] Forty-three percent Nigerian."
Take a look at some of the milestone moments during Prince Harry and Meghan's three-day visit to Nigeria.
The day culminated in a fierce battle between Harry and Meghan at the Lagos Polo Club, with the Duchess of Sussex's team emerging victorious. The game ended 5-3 to the Duchess’s team, much to her delight!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the prestigious Lagos Polo Club for a special reception in aid of Nigeria Unconquered, where keen polo player Harry appeared perfectly at home.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Nigeria Chief of Defense Staff Christopher Musa later welcomed Harry and Meghan to the city on Sunday after the couple arrived at the State Governor House.
It was an action-packed day for the Sussexes, who had earlier headed to a basketball court at Ilupeju Senior Grammar School for a special game. Harry and Meghan were welcomed by ex-NBA star Masai Ujiri, Chairman and President of non-profit organisation Giants of Africa, which travels the continent to run children's basketball camps, building courts, and facilitate outreach initiatives.
Saturday evening saw Meghan co-host an event of Women in Leadership with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization. The event aimed to highlight the importance of female leadership and empowerment in driving positive change globally.
Meghan wore a gorgeous red maxi dress by Orire, a young and upcoming contemporary female designer from Nigeria, which bills itself as "ethically designed".
On Saturday afternoon, Harry and Meghan attended a special lunch with the country's chief of defence staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
The couple could have passed as newlyweds as they coordinated in all-white outfits, with Meghan looking ethereal in a strapless gown.
The couple were guests of honour at the Sit Out event, seated at chairs that had "Duke" and "Duchess" labels printed on the backs.
They were presented with gifts and also treated to lively performances, which they appeared to thoroughly enjoy as they faced a stage decked out with red, white, and blue balloons.
Earlier that morning, Harry and Meghan attended an event linked to the Invictus Games – a training session for organisation Nigeria: Unconquered in Asokoro, Abuja – where the couple were invited to watch a sitting volleyball game.
Nigeria: Unconquered is a charity that, like Invictus, uses sport to encourage recovery and rehabilitation in wounded, sick, and injured service personnel to "help them find new purpose".
Harry rocked up in his signature Invictus Game polo shirt and navy trousers, while Meghan looked flawless in a Johanna Ortiz dress.
After about 15 minutes of spectating, Harry took part in the sitting volleyball match and was cheered on by shouts of "Team Harry".
Meghan clapped animatedly for her husband and also got chatting to one little girl, nine-year-old Tiwa Akanbi.
Tiwa later said of her meeting with the Duchess: "She said Prince Harry loves to play volleyball and that he's very good at it. And she asked me if I play volleyball in my school. And I said yes."
Prince Harry and Meghan kicked off their tour with a visit to a kindergarten class at Lightway Academy in Abuja, where children aged up to five danced and sang. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles as they received a warm welcome, with the couple taking time to chat with students and receiving beaded necklaces as gifts.
Prince Harry and Meghan offered little snippets into their own family: Archie, who turned five earlier this month, and two-year-old Lilibet. The former actress revealed that dancing was their daughter's favourite class, adding: "Maybe it’s all the jumping around."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were officially welcomed to Nigeria by Chief of Defense Staff Christopher Musa during a meeting at the Defence Headquarters in the heart of Abuja.
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