Meghan Markle Has Sweet ‘Auntie’ Moment with Young Fan on Day Two in Nigeria

On Saturday, May 11, Meghan — who stepped out in a black and white cutout silk midi dress by Johanna Ortiz — and Harry attended a training session for Nigeria: Unconquered, a national charity working in collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation. Their visit focused on sports recovery, and they observed a basketball match and training session with athletes.

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Meghan Markle Has Sweet ‘Auntie’ Moment with Young Fan on Day Two in Nigeria
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began the morning at an organization affiliated with the Invictus Games

By Janine Henni, Simon Perry, and Erin Hill Published on May 11, 2024 08:35AM EDT
Britain’s Meghan (C), Duchess of Sussex, receives flowers from a girl upon her arrival with Britain’s Prince Harry (unseen), Duke of Sussex, for an exhibition sitting volleyball match at Nigeria Unconquered, a local charity organisation that supports wounded, injured, or sick servicemembers, in Abuja on May 11, 2024 as they visit Nigeria as part of celebrations of Invictus Games anniversary.
Meghan Markle accepts flowers from Royalty Ojeh during a sitting volleyball match at Nigeria Unconquered, a local charity organisation that supports wounded, injured, or sick service members, in Abuja on May 11, 2024. . PHOTO: KOLA SULAIMON/AFP VIA GETTY
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are kicking off the second day of their trip to Nigeria with an engagement related to the Invictus Games.

On Saturday, May 11, Meghan — who stepped out in a black and white cutout silk midi dress by Johanna Ortiz — and Harry attended a training session for Nigeria: Unconquered, a national charity working in collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation. Their visit focused on sports recovery, and they observed a basketball match and training session with athletes.

Upon arriving at the Defense Headquarters Officers’ Mess in Abuja, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was promptly escorted to watch a sitting volleyball game. As they settled into their seats in the arena, they were presented with scarves in Nigeria’s green and white colors.

After about 15 minutes, Harry was invited to join in. His colleagues shouted, “Team Harry!” Animated Meghan clapped for every point, regardless of which team scored, but she had a big smile and cheered when Harry scored his first point.