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  • Harry and Meghan in Nigeria for a 3-day visit

    Harry and Meghan in Nigeria for a 3-day visit

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have embarked on a three-day visit to Nigeria, their first as a couple.

    The visit follows Prince Harry’s recent brief trip to London, where he expressed his pleasure at being back in the UK.

    Their visit was at the invitation of Nigeria’s chief of defence staff, General Christopher Musa, and includes meetings with injured service personnel.

    This visit is part of a series of events connected to the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, a sporting event for injured servicemen and women founded by Prince Harry.

    The couple arrived in Abuja on Friday morning and commenced their visit with a tour of Lightway Academy, a primary and secondary school in the capital.

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were welcomed by staff and pupils at Lightway Academy. Credit: AFP

    They were welcomed by traditional dancers and had the opportunity to meet some of the primary schoolchildren.

    During their visit, the couple launched a two-day mental health summit. Prince Harry will also visit a military rehabilitation center in Kaduna, while the Duke and Duchess are scheduled to visit Lagos.

    Their itinerary in Lagos includes attending a training session for Nigeria: Unconquered, a charity affiliated with the Invictus Games, as well as a cultural reception and a polo fundraiser for the charity. Meghan will also co-host an event on Women in Leadership with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

    Prince Harry speaking to a young girl in a yellow shirt at a party for bereaved children of military personnel
    Harry was the surprise guest at a party in London hosted by a charity supporting the bereaved children of military personnel

    Following the Duke’s celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Wednesday, he and the Duchess embarked on their visit to Nigeria.

    The Duke was warmly received by a crowd gathered in the sunshine outside St Paul’s Cathedral, where he smiled and waved.

    The service was attended by his uncle Earl Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother. Meanwhile, the King, who is undergoing cancer treatment, met with members of the public at a Buckingham Palace garden party a little over two miles away. However, due to the King’s “full programme,” the two did not have the opportunity to meet.

  • Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Nigeria in May over Invictus Games

    Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Nigeria in May over Invictus Games

    Prince Harry and Meghan are set to visit Nigeria in May to speak about the Invictus Games.The games help injured and ill soldiers and veterans recover. A Nigerian official announced this on Sunday.

    A spokesman for the Nigerian defense didn’t say when Prince Harry will come to Africa, a place he loves. Harry is going to travel after a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the games.

    Last year, Nigeria took part in the games. Nigeria’s military has been fighting a dangerous war against Islamic extremists in the country’s northeast since 2009.

    The Invictus Games were created by Harry in 2014, inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States. These games give injured veterans the opportunity to compete in sports like the Paralympics.

    Harry flew Apache helicopters in Afghanistan and has supported veterans who need help.

    He will do cultural things during his trip to Nigeria and also work on making Nigeria’s position in the games stronger. He will also talk about the chance of Nigeria hosting the event in the future. Gusau said this.

    In his new Netflix show about the games, Harry said he didn’t get the help he needed when he came back from fighting in Afghanistan.

    He said that coming back from Afghanistan in 2012 brought back feelings he had been hiding since his mother, Princess Diana, died when he was 12. These feelings are called post-traumatic stress disorder.

    The prince, who has had many problems with his family, said they never talked about how Diana’s death affected him.

  • $1.2 million donated to charities by Prince Harry and Meghan

    $1.2 million donated to charities by Prince Harry and Meghan

    Prince Harry and Meghan’s organization called Archewell gave $1. 2m (which is about £950,000) to charities this year, according to their report.

    The foundation supported various projects, such as assisting Afghan women in the US and stopping false information, with the motto “Show up, do good”.

    There was also support for a charity that Princess Diana made famous for helping people who work in mines.

    US tax documents show that the amount of donations this year is the same as last year. Archewell now has more than $11 million in funds.

    A lot has been written about this famous couple, but the report from the Archewell Foundation in 2023 and their tax information in 2022 show exactly how much money Prince Harry and Meghan made from their jobs in the United States.

    Archewell was started by Prince Harry and Meghan when they left their royal duties and moved to the US. It has been running for three years and does charity work, as well as making movies and shows.

    This year’s tax paperwork for 2022 shows that the foundation made donations of $1. 2 million This includes $100,000 given to the Halo Trust, a charity that clears mines and was previously backed by Princess Diana.

    Prince Harry’s mom brought attention to the charity when she visited a project to clear landmines in Angola in 1997.

    Prince Harry spoke to people from the Halo Trust who were helping in Ukraine after Russia invaded it.

    Other projects that received funding were a “gender justice” project in Washington, a civil-rights charity, and a project that promotes responsible use of technology, which each received amounts of $200,000, $125,000, and $100,000 respectively.

    Prince Harry and Meghan appeared in a video promoting the causes and campaigns they supported in 2023. They donated $1. 2 million, but the exact amount hasn’t been confirmed yet for this year’s taxes.

    This project helps Afghan women settle down in the US and build stronger ties with their local communities.

    Some people are helping a new organization that wants to stop fake news in places in the US where there are no local newspapers. These places are called “news deserts”.

    Archewell started with $13 million and raised another $7 million in the next two years. It has also given away $5. 4 million in grants between 2021 and 2023.

    The latest tax forms indicate that Prince Harry and Meghan don’t get paid from the charity, but they do pay over $640,000 annually to their staff.

  • Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, back in Hollywood, says she is ‘thrilled’

    Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, back in Hollywood, says she is ‘thrilled’

    The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, has expressed her excitement at returning to Hollywood, stating she is “thrilled” after making an appearance on the red carpet at the Variety Power of Women event in Los Angeles.

    The event showcases the achievements of women in the entertainment industry.

    Former Suits actress Meghan shared that she is “really proud” of the work accomplished through her and her husband’s company, Archewell Productions, which includes a documentary detailing aspects of their lives.

    Teasing upcoming projects with Prince Harry, the duchess told Variety she wants to create “things that make people feel” as well as create “a sense of community”.

    “We have so many exciting things on the slate,” she said.

    “I can’t wait until we can announce them, but I’m just really proud of what we’re creating. My husband is loving it too, which is really fun.”

    Meghan was accompanied on the red carpet by prominent figures such as Barbie star Margot Robbie, British actress Carey Mulligan, and singer Billie Eilish.

    She said: “I think the more we support each other it just amplifies the work, amplifies our community and I’m just thrilled to be back in it and to be able to sit in this room and be in such good company tonight.”

    Meghan’s presence at the event followed closely on the heels of the launch of the final series of The Crown, which depicts the tragic death of her mother-in-law, Diana, Princess Of Wales. Another notable attendee at the event was Emily Blunt, who received the Power Of Women alumni award for her “dedication to helping children overcome stuttering through education resources.”

  • Prince Harry and Meghan react to Israel-Hamas conflict

    Prince Harry and Meghan react to Israel-Hamas conflict

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle strongly disapprove of all acts of terrorism and brutality during the Israel-Hamas war.

    Israel attacked Gaza with many airstrikes because members of Hamas, the armed group in control of Gaza, crossed over the border on Saturday morning.

    Since then, Hamas fighters have killed many Israeli soldiers and civilians and kidnapped them. They are still attacking and taking control of southern Israel.

    Paramedics in Gaza are having a hard time rescuing people stuck in the remains of hospitals, schools, and mosques that were damaged by airstrikes. At the same time, the blockade has become stricter, preventing food, water, and medicine from getting in.

    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex talked about the conflict for the first time in a statement that they shared on their Archwell Foundation website yesterday.

    The message from The Archewell Foundation, with Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is that they are against any acts of terrorism and cruelty.
    We are helping our partners and organizations in Israel who are directly helping those in need. We want to assist all innocent victims who are experiencing a terrible amount of suffering.

    The spokesperson for Buckingham Palace said that King Charles is very worried about the situation and wants to be constantly informed about it.

    He is thinking and praying for all the people who are suffering, especially those who have lost loved ones. He is also thinking of those who are actively helping in the situation.

    Prince William and Kate Middleton were very upset and disturbed by the aggressive fighting.
    In an official statement posted on Kensington Palace’s social media platform, it was expressed that the terrorist attack carried out by Hamas on Israel was extremely terrible and completely condemned.

    Israel is protecting itself, but both Israelis and Palestinians will still feel sad, scared, and angry in the future.

    The royal couple said, ‘Even though people are suffering a lot, The Prince and Princess are still sharing hope without holding back. ‘

    Yesterday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that Hamas has caused the death of more than 1,300 individuals and hurt about 3,000 others. Around 150 Israelis, including civilians, have been taken by force.

    Health officials in Gaza reported today that over 1,350 people have died and 6,000 have been injured. The United Nations says that 200,000 people in the strip have had to leave their homes.

  • Prince Harry and Meghan nearly suffer same fate as Princess Diana in ‘paparazzi car chase’

    Prince Harry and Meghan nearly suffer same fate as Princess Diana in ‘paparazzi car chase’

    In a bone-chilling incident reminiscent of Princess Diana’s tragic fate, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves in a harrowing encounter with paparazzi on Tuesday night, resulting in what has been described by their representatives as a “near catastrophic car chase”.

    The Duke’s mother-in-law, Doria Ragland, who joined Harry and Meghan at the Women of Vision Awards, held at the city’s Ziegfeld Ballroom nearly suffered the same fate.

    Prince Harry (C), Meghan (R) and Doria Ragland (L)

    The “highly aggressive paparazzi” for over two hours subjected the family to “a near catastrophic car chase.”

    This according to the couple’s spokesperson “resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.”

    Harry and Meghan who feel more estranged from the Royal Family believe that despite the fact that “being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety.”

    Detailing how the lives of Harry and Meghan were saved, the source said a NYPD protective team followed Harry and Meghan in another car, and they had to try some evasive maneuvers to get away from the paparazzi.

    There were a lot of close calls including short stops between front and backs of cars – but there was no car accident.

    Prince Harry, Meghan and Doria Ragland in a vehicle Credit: TMZ

    The late Princess of Wales, Princess Diana died in 1997 after suffering internal injuries resulting from a high-speed car crash in Paris.

    In the couple’s Netflix six-part docuseries Harry pushed back against critics who have said they’ve “got such a problem with paparazzi.”

    “Back in my mum’s day, it was physical harassment – cameras in your face, following you, chasing you,” he explained.

    “Paparazzi still harass people,” he added. “But the harassment really exists more online now. Once the photographs are out and the stories then put next to it, then comes the social media harassment. To see another woman in my life, who I love, go through this feeding frenzy – that’s hard. It is basically the hunter versus the prey.”