The prevailing thought regarding the African continent to date remains, one of the most undeveloped habitable continents on earth. It is this prevailing attitude that causes many to see Africa as a continent in search of a hand out and not a hand up. The hardship and discomfort for the inhabitants of the African continent has turned the continent into a charity case.

Prince Harry’s family which is a direct beneficiary of colonialism has in recent years tried to provide a climate to African voices. Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry are both humanitarians who partner with local governments to help local communities across the Commonwealth and in Africa in particular. Prince Harry and his wife of African descent have been one of the forces of change working tirelessly to make Africa great again. Prince Harry has visited Africa several times and Botswana and Lesotho have a special place in his heart.

The Prince places optimum focus on the preservation of the African people and the conservation of their culture and traditions. There have been different intervention mission to most countries in Africa and frequent visits to others. Here is with kindred spirit and partner in conservation who has become his partner in life Duchess Meghan of Sussex the former Meghan Markle.

African countries like Botswana and Angola are a frequent destination for the prince as all African countries are close to his heart. Both Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are known to be huge fans in the development and growth of all African countries. They have shown their love and contribution through charitable activities across different countries.

Just recently, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced and confirmed their near plan of visiting South Africa. Of course, this will be a whole family affair and it will be the first time they are on a journey with their son.

On their announcement through the official Instagram handle, they recently announced their intentions of travel. It stated that the commonwealth and foreign office had requested a visit to South Africa. This also includes the Duke of Sussex’s visit to Malawi and Angola.

The Duke is also expected to go on a short visit to Botswana while heading to other countries. Through his visits to the different countries, he hopes to raise awareness of the high impact of the important work done by local communities across the commonwealth nations.

The Significance of Africa to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry has been quoted numerous times calling Africa his second home. Africa is close to his heart, and he is a frequent visitor. Meghan also visits severally as well. It is public knowledge that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex fell in love in Africa.

After their initial meeting in London Prince Harry wanted to impress the former Meghan Markle and invited her to his second home in Botswana. Harry persuaded Meghan to join him on his travels to Botswana, Meghan finally joined him for five days in Botswana. They later returned to Botswana in 2017 while celebrating Meghan’s 36th birthday.  This was a leap of faith for her and she was taken by the Prince. Botswana created a private environment where the two of them bonded and now they have Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor.

They recently uploaded a picture to this effect, which showed them assisting elephants with conversation efforts.

For their engagement ring, Prince Harry made sure the duchess always had a fond memory of Botswana. Her engagement ring centerpiece was sourced from Botswana. The engagement ring is accompanied by two smaller diamonds gotten from the personal collection of Princess Diana’s personal collection.