Prince Harry's solo trip to Kaduna State, Nigeria, was marked by a poignant moment as he received a heartfelt gift in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana.
During his three-day visit to Nigeria, Prince Harry undertook a journey from Abuja to Kaduna, where he was warmly welcomed with a red carpet reception by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State. The Governor accompanied Harry outside the Governor's Office to witness a vibrant welcome ceremony featuring local dancers.
Amidst the festivities, Harry was presented with two paintings: one depicting him alongside Princess Diana and another capturing him with his wife, Meghan Markle. Overwhelmed by the sight of his mother's image, Harry visibly struggled to contain his emotions, fighting back tears.
During the visit, Harry was adorned in a traditional outfit, graciously accepting assistance to don the attire, which included a distinctive hula cap.
Simon Perry, a writer and correspondent at People, shared footage of Harry's journey, capturing the significance of the occasion.
Governor Sani commended Harry as a "symbol of courage" and praised his dedication to his country. He extended warm regards to Harry's wife, referring to Meghan as "Princess Meghan."
Expressing regret for her absence, Harry explained that Meghan had prior commitments in Abuja. He emphasized the purpose of his visit to Kaduna, highlighting the focus on supporting wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women in the Nigerian forces who work tirelessly to ensure public safety.