Meghan Markle called Nigeria her “home” in a touching letter she wrote to the Oluwu of Iwo – a leader in Nigerian society.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the West African country last month for a three-day tour, during which the “Suits” alum called Nigeria “my country.” .
During the visit, Markle, 42, received a distinguished honor from Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, the traditional ruler.
He also gave the mother of two the traditional Yoruba name Adetokunbo.
After her trip, Markle wrote a heartfelt letter to the leader, thanking him for giving her the title of leader and taking care of her and Harry.
“Your Imperial Majesty, Thank you for your warm welcome to Nigeria. I am deeply touched by your blessing of the traditional Yoruba name, Adetokunbo. I cherish this name and appreciate your confidence in me to carry it with grace and dignity,” Markle wrote in the letter, obtained by local newspaper Western Post.
“Our visit to Nigeria was important for many reasons, not least because it gave us the opportunity to explore and understand my heritage, which extends to our children. We can’t wait to come home one day. »
The former actress signed the letter, which featured her official figure, as Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
Markle and Harry, who left royal life in 2020, were invited to Nigeria by the country’s chief of defense staff, its most senior military officer.
The Sussexes returned home with more than 20 gifts from their trip – with gifts ranging from artwork and clothing to jewelry and literature.
“It was such warm hospitality and it was a really meaningful trip,” the “Suits” alum, 42, told People after the getaway.
“It was incredibly memorable and special. That alone is the best memory to take with us: all the memories we have created.
Since both men are no longer working members of the royal family, they were allowed to accept the many gifts given to them during their visit.
Elsewhere, Harry told the outlet that the trip was important for the couple and for the Invictus Games as a whole.
“It’s always nice to be on the move, in a sense, but these trips also allow us to get out and focus on the things that mean so much to us and support the causes that we care about,” he said. said.
“And for us, that’s what matters above all,” he added.
Although the couple don’t have any confirmed travel plans yet, the father-of-two said this visit will hopefully be one of many, and even hinted that similar trips will take place in the near future.
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