Harry and Meghan ‘royal’ tour of Nigeria.

"Surprise" visit!!! Oh come on. It would have been planned with the best protection at a huge cost.
One visit to a country does nothing for those living in war zones. As for "conflict related sexual violence" A little support for an organisation like this www.globalsurvivorsfund.org/who-we-are/about-us/
would be better than a visit anywhere.

Alternatively you could wonder why the FO was prepared to put her at risk whilst telling the rest of us not to go
FGS you never miss a trick do you?
What about personal courage?
Our late Queen was not short on that so one wonders why her younger grandson is such a wuss. Or perhaps it’s not physical safety but the Boos and catcalls of the public expressing their opinion of the couple.

Sophie, 59, the wife of King Charles' youngest brother Prince Edward, made the surprise visit on behalf of Britain's Foreign Office to show solidarity with those impacted by the war and as part of her work to champion survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, the palace said in a statement.

RosiesMaw

Callistemon21

GrannySomerset

And meanwhile the Duchess of Edinburgh quietly meets Ukraine’s First Lady without making it about her. Such a contrast.

In Ukraine. 🙂

Oh, the irony of London being deemed “unsafe “for Meghan and the children when seen in context with Sophie Edinburgh quietly visiting Ukraine without any fuss added to H &M planning to visit Nigeria.
You couldn’t make it up.

Alternatively you could wonder why the FO was prepared to put her at risk whilst telling the rest of us not to go? Maybe they think she's expendable, or we spent a fortune on her protection?
www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine#:~:text=Warnings%20and%20insurance,-Still%20current%20at&text=Latest%20update%3A,'Regional%20risks'%20page).

I think protecting their children from the public eye is one of the best things about M&H.

I doubt Mike Tindall will ever make it to the top of the Invictus Games. He may be well known for rugby and marrying royalty in the UK, but numerous countries will just go "Who?" when his name is mentioned. But Prince Harry and Meghan are internationally known.

I find all this "She should have known about her Nigerian heritage" quite amusing. Why? If she was, as some say, passing as "Caucasian" until recently (and let's face facts discrimination against black actresses was very common when she started out) why would she explore that side? As for the 47% , there is possibly some Nigerian heritage on the Markle side as well.

I hope the couple continue to support the Invictus games which is Harry's charity for his service colleagues (Has Mike Tindall ever served in the forces?) and have a lovely visit to Nigeria.
Just Googled it of course he hasn't.

Callistemon21

GrannySomerset

And meanwhile the Duchess of Edinburgh quietly meets Ukraine’s First Lady without making it about her. Such a contrast.

In Ukraine. 🙂

Oh, the irony of London being deemed “unsafe “for Meghan and the children when seen in context with Sophie Edinburgh quietly visiting Ukraine without any fuss added to H &M planning to visit Nigeria.
You couldn’t make it up.

Katie59

Sparklefizz

They have to create some content for Netflix.

They are likely planning Meghan at home in Nigeria but I won’t be watching

Now, I am no fan of these two, but there seems to be an online assumption that they will film themselves constantly for broadcasting on Netflix. My understanding is that they have a ‘production company’ which will make various programmes for broadcasting. Seems the next ones are to be one about the world of polo and one looking at various world leaders, as well as cookery and ‘lifestyle’ content. I fear it may go the way of their Spotify podcast deal, which was cancelled because they didn’t meet production targets.

It was always said that the late Queen was very fond of Sophie.
She is a real asset to the royal family especially now.

And very little press coverage

GrannySomerset

And meanwhile the Duchess of Edinburgh quietly meets Ukraine’s First Lady without making it about her. Such a contrast.

In Ukraine. 🙂

And meanwhile the Duchess of Edinburgh quietly meets Ukraine’s First Lady without making it about her. Such a contrast.

merlotgran

^I doubt anyone would be brave enough to kidnap her.^

😂😂😂

Or foolhardy enough

An article from the Express, it’s probably close to the truth because Tindall is known to be not a fan of Harry, who would loose a lot of kudos if Invictus ditched him

“A royal expert has said that Invictus Games could decide to oust Prince Harry amid concerns that the sports event had become "too royal".

Invictus could also be lining up Mike Tindall, a former rugby union player, to take over from Harry in a shock move.

Royal biographer Angela Levin made the bombshell remarks during an interview with GB News.

She suggested that Mr Tindall, who is married to Zara Tindall, the niece of King Charles, had already been drafted in as an ambassador of the games”

Does 'she'refer to Meghan, or the Queen?

The visit(not a tour) to Nigeria is going to be reported widely; look how much interest this thread has generated, and I am as guilty as anyone. The Nigerian authorities will be anxious to get as much publicity for their country as possible, and M will wallow in it, finding her 'true self.'
Possibly.

Mike Tindall has been appointed Patron of the Invictus Games,
there was anger last year because Megan led in a parade of
winners

I read that she's not welcome at the Invictus games to the extent that many have not entered.

fancythat

I dont get the comparisons bit either.

Me neither, but if anyone wants to do the comparisons stuff, the empathy shown by King Charles today on his visit to a cancer treatment unit at UCHL said it all. An understanding holding of hands, a sharing of experiences, a smile - no need to be youthful or energetic, quite the opposite in fact - but what a heartfelt connection, and an uplifting experience for all.
Not forgetting Camilla listening quietly, no fuss, to the relatives of those having chemotherapy.

LovesBach

fancythat

M0nica

I thought the recent health problems of the Royal family had led to an increase of concern and respect for them.

Why should 2 minor royals trundling around a country, even one that has ancestral links with one of them, attract a lot of press coverage in this country? They have received much more muted coverage recently. I think the press are as bored with them as most people in this country are.

What other countries may do is irrelevant.

We shall see.

Unfortunately, I think it will be widely publicised.
And if it isnt, there will be an "incident" to make it so.

What do you think this might be? Perhaps a Nigerian version of the 'terrifying car chase' seemingly undertaken in the rush hour in New York. Perhaps a revelation of the other 57% of Meghan's make up will prompt another tour. Isn't it all so tedious?

An incident such as, her heel "breaks off" as she goes onto the stage.
Or a necklace breaks loose or something.
Anything minor or bigger, to make headlines. Or clickbait as someone called it.
It wont take much.

I dont get the comparisons bit either.

I cant see why it would be reported as a Royal Tour as it isnt.
Could be proved wrong.

Whethertomorrow

No matter what the facts are this is going to be reported on as being an official royal tour. This tour will be fully publicised in the press and have a lot of coverage perhaps to the detriment of the rest of the royal family.

Comparisons could be made between ‘youthful’ and energetic H and M and the elderly ailing king and Catherine also ailing.

Surely this is a kick in the teeth to Charles and William. I think their titles need to be removed asap, as I don’t think that H and M will ever stop trading on the RF name that they no longer want to be associated with.

No matter what the facts are this is going to be reported on as being an official royal tour.

Harry is not a working royal, so if the trip to Nigeria is reported as an official royal tour, then the media reporting it as such will be in the wrong won't they.

Comparisons could be made between ‘youthful’ and energetic H and M and the elderly ailing king and Catherine also ailing.

Well such comparisons could be, but it would have to be a very spiteful media or individual making them. In fact, I'm puzzled at your thought process - it never occurred to me that anyone would even think along those lines. Or do you think H&M are doing this for that reason?

I doubt anyone would be brave enough to kidnap her.

😂😂😂

Greendress

I wonder who is paying for their security. Nigeria isn't the safest country in the World.

I doubt anyone would be brave enough to kidnap her.

Will she repeat ‘I am here today as a wife, mother, sister,
woman of colour ‘ or ‘not many asked if I was ok’

I wonder how this trip will compare to their visit to South Africa. Will Meghan have learned not to make everything about her?

If she’s exploring her roots I also wonder if she has read The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Daré?