During their recent trip to Africa, Prince Harry appeared to be grappling with intense emotions, according to royal expert Angela Levin. She observed that Harry seemed on the brink of exploding with anger and bitterness, particularly during a visit to Nigeria with his wife, Meghan Markle. Despite being greeted warmly by locals, one gesture seemed to deeply frustrate Harry. Levin recounted the moment when they were expected to stand and show respect during the playing of "God Save the King." Despite their quiet compliance, Levin sensed Harry's inner turmoil, expressing that she thought he might erupt with anger.
On GBN America's "Royal Pancakes," host Nana Akua weighed in, suggesting that the couple may have been caught off guard by the gesture. She speculated that the Nigerians deliberately aimed to surprise Harry and Meghan as a message to King Charles, indicating that their presence didn't equate to agreement with their actions. Despite Harry and Meghan no longer being working royals, their trip mirrored official tours, receiving warm receptions and gifts from Nigerians. Meghan even spoke about her Nigerian heritage on her Archetypes podcast, revealing she is 43% Nigerian.
Regarding their decision to travel without their children, Archie and Lilibet, to Nigeria, some commentators suggested it could have been a soft launch into public life, although Harry and Meghan have largely kept their children out of the spotlight. Gareth Russell, a royal commentator, noted that historically, bringing young children on tours was not uncommon but also acknowledged the prevailing wisdom against it due to disruptions. He remarked that Harry and Meghan's choice was neither a positive nor negative PR move but rather a traditional step in line with royal thinking, akin to Queen Elizabeth II's tours without young Prince Charles and Princess Anne.
