It was a start studded event for a worthy cause. The only reason that Duchess Meghan would leave beloved Master Archie during her maternity. Dutiful Duchess Meghan The reason of course is to support a cause near and dear to her husband Prince Harry.

Walt Disney Company CEO and chairman Bob Iger  was at the premier to meet the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Disney which created the world renowned original Lion King teamed up with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to support communities in Africa and conservation efforts to protect wildlife. Disney’s initiative is “Protect the Pride protect declining lion population across Africa. Prince Harry is President of African Parks and Patron of Rhino Conservation Botswana.

European Premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King”
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex greet Disney CEO Robert Iger US singer-songwriter Beyoncé at the European Premiere of Disney’s “The Lion King” at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 14, 2019 in London, England.

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The Premiere of the Lion King in Europe in London was   held in partnership with Prince Harry’s conservation efforts. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have since started their own charitable foundation which is yet to be named. The Royal Foundation split due to lack of strategic leadership by Prince William.

African Parks is a non-profit conservation organization that takes on direct responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities.

Sir Elton John friend of Princess Diana and friend of Prince Harry was also part of the star studded event. Sir Elton John wrote the origin score to the Lion King in 1994.

Then there was Beyonce and her billionaire husband Jay Z. They paid homage to the Duchess of Sussex during Black history month. In the tribute where they bowed to the portrait of Duchess Meghan while accepting an award for Best International Group award. On 07/14/2019 the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met Beyonce is the voice of Nala in the animated remake of the Lion King.

Disney honored Master Archie in his absence by presenting Duchess Meghan with flowers, a book and a Simba toy. At Archie’s birth the creator of Winnie the Pooh created a heartwarming video to celebrate. There is tremendous love for Archie in America where Archie is loved not because he can sell newspapers but because of who he is.

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry were graceful to go greet their well-wishers who came out in full force. Thousands of people waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.