Meghan Markle has called Nigeria her “home” in a touching letter she wrote to the Oluwo of Iwo, a Nigerian society ruler.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a three-day visit to the West African nation last month, during which the “Suits” alum referred to Nigeria as “my country.”
During the visit, Markle, 42, was presented with a prestigious honor by traditional ruler Oba Abdul Rasheed Akinbi.
He also gave the mother of two a traditional Yoruba name, “Adetokunbo”.
After her trip, Markle penned a heartfelt letter to the monarch, thanking him for looking after her and husband Prince Harry.
“Your Royal Highness, thank you for your warm welcome to Nigeria. I am humbled by the blessing of your traditional Yoruba name Adetokunbo. I cherish this name and carry it with grace and dignity. I appreciate your trust in me,” Markle wrote in the letter, which was obtained from a local outlet. Western Post.
“Our trip to Nigeria was important for many reasons, but not least because it gave us the opportunity to explore and understand our heritage, which extends to our children. We hope to return home one day. Looking forward to it.”
The former actress signed the letter with her official UK title, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Markle and Harry, who will step down from royal life in 2020, were invited to Nigeria by the country’s chief of defense staff – its most senior military official.
The Sussexes returned home with more than 20 gifts from their trip – ranging from artwork and clothing to jewelery and literature.
“It was such warm hospitality and it was a really meaningful trip,” the “Suits” alum said Told people After the escape.
“It was incredibly memorable and special. That alone is the perfect souvenir to take with us – all the memories we’ve made.
Since the couple are no longer senior working members of the royal family, they are allowed to accept many gifts during their visit.
Elsewhere, Harry told the outlet that the trip was important to the couple and the Invictus Games as a whole.
“It’s always nice to be on the move in a sense, but these trips are also about us being able to go out and focus on the things that mean a lot to us and supporting causes. are close to our hearts.” They said.
“And being able to live on that land, for us, that’s everything,” he added.
While the couple currently have no confirmed travel plans, the father-of-two said the trip will hopefully be one of many, and hinted at similar trips in the near future. Is.
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