Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visit Africa as last trip before birth of their child
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make Africa their last stop before the expected birth of their first child
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to travel to their favorite continent, Africa, as their final trip before the expected April arrival of their baby.
According to People, on Saturday, at the request of Queen Elizabeth, her grandson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed in Morocco for a three-day tour on behalf of the British government.
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“They will be shown first-hand the transformational impact of community-based programs and Morocco’s changing attitudes towards women,” Thomas Reilly, the British Ambassador to Morocco, explained to the press.
The tour, which wrapped on Monday, was meant to highlight women’s issues such as girls’ education, women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship.
The newlyweds traveled with an entourage of nine people and since Markle is expecting her first child, “medical provisions” were made for the mother-to-be while they stayed at the royal residence of King Mohammed VI.
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Receiving a traditional rosewater greeting at The Ambassador’s residence in Morocco. 🇲🇦🇬🇧#RoyalVisitMorocco. pic.twitter.com/5z9m7q1juF
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) February 24, 2019
A die-hard fashionista even during her third trimester, over the weekend the Duchess wore a red Valentino dress in honor of Morocco’s flag.
A photo of the garment was tweeted by royal commentator Omid Scobi:
Meghan wearing @MaisonValentino this evening in the colour red, which has considerable historic significance in Morocco (and represents hardiness, bravery, strength and valour on the national flag🇲🇦) #RoyalVisitMorocco pic.twitter.com/36wpBDLjXr
— Omid Scobie (@scobie) February 23, 2019
According to CNN, although a trip to Africa is what sparked their whirlwind romance at the beginning of their courtship, this is actually the couple’s first time visiting the North African country. Despite concerns about safety following a series of riots last week in the city of Rabat, security was tight. The royals even made a trip to an all-girls boarding school in the Atlas Mountains, Education For All boarding houses in the town of Asnia and a cooking school for underprivileged children.
After the investiture, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex speak to some of the girls who live in @EFAMorocco’s Boarding Houses, and are working towards exams. #RoyalVisitMorocco. pic.twitter.com/IbXVtEvZwL
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) February 24, 2019
