In the future, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry plan to return to Nigeria. This time, they might bring Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with them. In an episode of her podcast Archetypes, the Duchess of Sussex talked about her Nigerian background. She was excited to learn more about it while she and Harry were on their recent trip.
Greetings from Nigeria
Western Post got a copy of Meghan’s message to Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, the Oluwu of Iwo: “Your Imperial Majesty, thank you for your warm welcome to Nigeria…”
“We had a great time in Nigeria for many reasons, but one of the most important was that it helped us learn more about my family history, which includes our children.” Someday, we hope to go back home.
During Meghan’s trip to Nigeria, the Oluwu, a traditional ruler, gave her the conventional Yoruba name Adetokunbo. This made Meghan feel “deeply humbled.”
“I am deeply humbled by your blessing of the traditional Yoruba name Adetokunbo,” Meghan wrote in her letter. I treasure the name and am grateful that you have faith in me to carry it with honor and grace.
An Event That Changed My Life
Even though she was only in the West African country for three days, the Duchess said it had been the most important and life-changing trip of her life.
According to PEOPLE magazine, she said, “They were so kind, and it was a very important trip.” It was very memorable and unique. “All the memories we’ve made are the best thing we can take with us.”
Thoughts of Prince Harry
Prince Harry said it was important for him to see how the country, which hosted the first-ever Invictus Games last year, had changed because of the event.
It’s always nice to be moving, but these trips are also about us being able to focus on the things that are important to us and support causes that are close to our hearts. We think the most important thing is being able to be on the ground.
“Meeting people in person, working for our causes, and listening is very important if we want to find solutions, get support, and make things better.” It’s only possible to do so much from home and over Zoom, so we’re excited to travel more for work.
Responses from Diplomats
It might have looked like the Sussex tour to Nigeria went well, but a source told Page Six that it could have led to a “major diplomatic incident.”
“It seems like the Royal Family can’t handle itself properly when Harry and Meghan break all the usual rules of royal visits,” they said.
“The main purpose of a high-profile royal visit abroad is to advance British interests in trade, culture, humanitarian work, and diplomatic issues.” They are supposed to do that.
“By the grace of God, there wasn’t a major diplomatic incident this time, but it’s a risk for the future that Harry and Meghan seem to be willing to disregard.”
An agreement to come back
Even though there could be problems with diplomacy, Meghan and Harry’s decision to take their kids back to Nigeria shows that they have a strong personal connection and want to build bridges between countries and continents.
When the Duchess talked about her Nigerian roots and how much she cared about local customs, they added to a larger story of identity and travel. Accepting the Yoruba name Adetokunbo, which means “the crown has come from overseas,” is a big deal for Meghan. It’s a sign of her journey of self-discovery and an acceptance of her roots.
Their visit also shows how committed the couple is to humanitarian causes and how much they believe in the power of personal ties and involvement at the ground level to bring about good change. The promise that they will return with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet adds a touching touch to their trip. It suggests that one day, their children will be able to learn about their heritage and help their parents with their goal.
How to Move Forward
As everyone waits to see what the Sussexes do next, their actions continue to make people think about how the roles of modern royalty are changing and how their unique way of engaging with the world is having an effect. Whether it was through personal connections, learning about another culture, or helping people in need, Meghan and Harry’s trip to Nigeria set a standard for emotional and important royal activities that go beyond the usual diplomatic rules.
