Her presence was in support of her husband, Prince Harry, aged 38, who has been actively promoting this competition designed for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans.
During their visit, Meghan and Harry engaged in various activities, including attending a thrilling wheelchair basketball match between Ukraine and Australia, interacting with children participating in the event, and spending quality time with Team Nigeria. Prince Harry had previously mentioned his wife's support for this particular team during his opening speech earlier that week.
The naming controversy began when Meghan, during a podcast appearance, shared her recent discovery of her Nigerian heritage through a genealogy test. In the same year, Nigeria, along with Colombia and Israel, made its debut appearance at the Invictus Games, which featured 21 nations and 500 athletes in Dusseldorf.
When Meghan and Prince Harry posed for a photograph with Team Nigeria and the Nigerian flag, reports emerged that the squad had bestowed upon Meghan the titles of "Amir" and "OSI Lolo," names believed to carry significant meaning. "Amir" was interpreted as a reference to a warrior princess from legend, "Oz" meant blessed, and "Lolo" signified a royal wife.
However, some Nigerians contested the interpretation of these titles, arguing that they did not accurately represent Nigerian culture. They suggested that the titles may have been chosen randomly. For example, "Amir" typically refers to royalty, which Meghan does not hold by birth or marriage.
Similarly, "Lolo" typically denotes the wife of a chief in Nigerian culture, a title that Prince Harry does not possess. In essence, the titles seemed more like a gesture of goodwill to welcome Meghan and Prince Harry to Team Nigeria, rather than an official recognition of royal status.
While Meghan's discovery of her Nigerian heritage generated excitement and intrigue, the interpretation of these titles appeared to be imaginative rather than rooted in authentic Nigerian tradition.
Meghan and Prince Harry's joint appearance at the Invictus Games was seen as an attempt to improve their public image and regain popularity, following negative publicity. However, it appears that their efforts were successful, as they received applause from the crowd during their appearance at the games, despite rumors of an impending divorce.
