Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, expressed her sentiments about missing her children on Mother's Day while on a visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry. The royal couple, on a mission to promote mental health for soldiers, found themselves away from their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, who were being cared for at their home in California.
During a speech at the Lagos State Government House, Markle acknowledged the significance of being in the 'motherland' on Mother's Day, despite missing her babies. She also shared her discovery of being 43 percent Nigerian through a DNA test, adding a personal connection to the visit.
The couple was honored with a naming ceremony and received traditional Nigerian gifts during their stay. Harry, in his speech, referred to the attendees as family, emphasizing the warm welcome they received in Nigeria.
Markle and Harry also unveiled a partnership between their Archewell Foundation and the Giants of Africa charity, which focuses on using sports, particularly basketball, to empower youth. The couple's visit to the Ilupeju Senior Grammar School showcased the charity's work, with Markle receiving belated Mother's Day wishes from the organization's Vice-Chairman and President.
While at the event, Markle declined attempts to shoot a basketball, playfully calling her husband 'the athletic one.' Harry, on the other hand, praised the charity's efforts, highlighting the transformative power of sports in bringing communities together and breaking down barriers.
The Duke of Sussex even demonstrated his basketball skills by scoring a basket, further emphasizing the positive impact of sports on young people's lives.
