Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, hosted Prince Harry on Saturday, where he paid his respects to the nation’s fallen soldiers.
“These brave souls who lost their lives in conflict deserve our utmost respect,” Harry said during a reception for military families. He added that a visit to a military hospital on Friday left a lasting impression. “Meeting 50 wounded soldiers, some still bearing the marks of their battles, yet some with smiles, truly reminded me of the power of hope and recovery,” he shared.
Harry, a veteran himself, co-founded the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured veterans. Nigeria debuted in the Games in 2023, and Harry’s visit is seen as a boost for the nation’s program.
The Duke of Sussex also expressed enthusiasm for a planned new Invictus Centre in Nigeria, stating, “Seeing the plans for this facility gives me goosebumps.”
The visit wasn’t all serious business. Harry participated in a volleyball match, with his wife Meghan cheering him on enthusiastically. A lighthearted moment occurred when a Nigerian official jokingly declared Meghan “a Nigerian princess,” referencing the Duchess’s previous comments about her Nigerian heritage.
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