Prince Harry and Meghan: Brutal 13-word rebuttal issued over Sussexes' Nigeria trip

Fun-loving Prince Harry is back as he throws himself into the fun of a children’s party - even eating Maltesers off the floor as part of the festivities.

It’s been a while since the UK has seen a more relaxed Duke of Sussex - but that side of his personality was very much on show at a fun event hosted by charity Scotty's Little Soldiers to support the bereaved children of military personnel.

On another whistle stop tour to Britain, Harry got right into the spirit of things at the party, putting a bucket on his head to entertain the kids and clinching first place in a strawberry lace eating contest.

Moments into arriving at the party the Prince whipped off his jacket and as children pelted him with plastic balls. He was also on the winning team for the fastest consumption of a strawberry lace sweet.

Meghan Markle is “gasoline on an open flame” for Prince Harry’s relationship with his family, a royal expert has said.

Meghan Markle paid a sweet tribute to husband Prince Harry as they met with children at a mental health summit in Abuja on Friday.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun their three-day visit to Nigeria after Harry concluded his UK visit, saying it was "great" to be back.

Their visit is linked to the Invictus Games which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Speaking to children, Harry discussed mental health as he said: "It’s okay, not to be okay."

Passing the microphone back to Meghan, she said in 10 simple words: "Do you see why I married him he’s so smart."

Good Morning Britain fans have fumed over the continuing speculation about Prince Harry, as they begged: "Real news, please!" The former working royal arrived in Britain this week for a trip to promote the 10th anniversary of the tournament he co-founded, the Invictus Games.

Some were left stunned that he didn't meet his cancer-stricken father, despite the pair being just two miles away from each other earlier this week: as Harry supported wounded war veterans, King Charles was hosting a garden party at Buckingham Palace. However, Harry has already left the country to begin a 72-hour trip to Nigeria with wife Meghan, who recently revealed that 43 percent of her ancestry hails from the country.

The pair will be kicking off by visiting a school in the West African region - but for many GMB fans, it's out of sight, out of mind. "@GMB let it go, Harry’s moved on, the king’s moved on, low rate TV is stuck again, news please," one frustrated viewer wrote on Twitter.

"@GMB you are obsessed with the speculation!! No one knows what goes on behind closed doors," another agreed. "This country is in deep depression because of a failed government, food banks, poverty at all-time high and you think people are concerned because Harry never spoke to his Dad?" quizzed a third.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to take a veteran reporter with them on their trip to Nigeria goes against their "Megxit manifesto", according to royal commentator Kinsey Schofield.

Schofield - host of popular podcast To Di For Daily - believes a young, up-and-coming reporter would align with values described on their website after they stepped back from senior working royal duties in 2020.

On sussexroyal.com, the couple's aims say they wish to "engage with grassroots media organisations and young, up-and-coming journalists".

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Meghan Markle has stunned fans in a bright white suit as arrived for a visit to the Defence headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in the African country for their three-day visit earlier today, unexpectedly flying in together from London.

The Duke, who has been in the UK since Tuesday, was joined by his wife at Heathrow before the couple made the journey to Nigeria together.

The Duchess, followed along by her husband Harry, looked delighted to be in the African country as she made her way into the visit.

King Charles will likely get a meeting with Prince Harry scheduled into his diary soon, claims a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex flew into London on Tuesday, ahead of his appearance at St Paul's Cathedral the following day.

Harry, however, didn't stay in the UK for very long and is now already in Nigeria promoting the Invictus Games with Meghan Markle.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been hit by stinging criticism that their trip to Nigeria is an "unofficial royal tour".

The British High Commissioner said the Sussexes will not be representing the UK in Abuja during their 72-hour tour which will see them promote the Invictus Games.

But many observers have noted that the trip bears many similarities to a traditional royal tour.

Richard Montgomery, the country's high commissioner to Nigeria, is keen to dispel any illusions the pair are on official business.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit army wives at the Defence headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 10, 2024.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick service members and veterans.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have begun their highly anticipated trip to Nigeria, and a body language expert has said the couple are "totally in their element" on the tour.

Photos have emerged of the couple visiting the Lightway Academy in Abuja, a school that they support, and body language expert Judi James said they are both exuding confidence.

She told the Daily Express: "The couple look totally in their element here, posing in a way that can really only make this look like a modern royal tour."

Photos have emerged of the couple visiting the Lightway Academy in Abuja, a school that they support, and body language expert Judi James said they are both exuding confidence.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived in Nigeria earlier this morning and the first pictures of their trip have been released. The couple, who are in the West African country to champion the Invictus Games, are visiting children at the Lights Academy in Abuja.

The Duchess of Sussex spoke to the Nigerian schoolchildren and encouraged them to "be honest with each other" and look after their mental health.

The couple are marking the trip after receiving an invitation from Nigeria’s Defence Ministry at the last Invictus Games tournament in Germany last September. It marks their first trip to Nigeria and comes after Meghan revealed she has Nigerian ancestry.

Harry and Meghan will be meeting wounded soldiers and their families in what Nigerian officials have said is a show of support to improve the soldiers’ morale and wellbeing.

Prince Harry is missing being part of the working Royal Family, with one expert claiming his true feelings are given away by one tell-tale sign.

The Duke of Sussex spent a few days back in the UK for a visit this week attending events for the Invictus Games, including a special 10th anniversary celebratory service at St Paul's Cathedral.

Crowds gathered outside cheered the Prince on as he entered the cathedral, with shouts of "we love you Harry" being heard as he arrived at the service.

Royal expert Tom Quinn told The Mirror that the Duke's appearance has made him realise what he is missing out on having given up royal duties - meeting the public.

He said: "The one part of being a working role that Harry really misses is the chance to meet the public – however insecure he feels as a royal, he has always felt totally secure as a celebrity.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been pictured in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, as their three-day visit to the West African country begins.

The couple were reunited at London Heathrow following Harry's brief trip to the UK, with his wife flying over from Los Angeles to meet him at the terminal on Thursday night.

The Duke of Sussex had attended a series of engagements in London in connection with his work with Invictus, although he did not have the chance to meet King Charles or Prince William while he was here.

Harry and Meghan flew on an overnight British Airways flight to Abuja, where they travelled in first class and were separated from the rest of the passengers by a curtain.

They landed on Friday morning and just a few hours later they were photographer being entertained by children at the Wuse Lights Academy, laughing and smiling.

King Charles is "fighting back" against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with his decision to hand a military title to Prince William, as an expert claims the timing of the announcement was "deliberate".

It was revealed this week that the Prince of Wales would become the new Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, Harry's old regiment that he toured Afghanistan with.

This announcement came just hours after Harry's spokesperson confirmed that he would not be meeting with the King during his trip to the UK as His Majesty was too busy.

Speaking on The Reaction Andrew Pierce said: "First of all Harry did not need to put out a statement saying my father is frankly too busy to see me. That was drawing attention to the problem.

"There is no doubt in my mind, Sarah, the palace issuing that statement one hour later saying William was to become Colonel in Chief of Harry's old regiment, but then also to announce that are doing a joint engagement on Monday- double bubble.

"The timing was deliberate, and it is the King and William fighting back. They have had enough of him. I think something has broken since he last saw him in February for about half an hour."

King Charles has given Prince Harry a "right royal flea in the ear" by snubbing his UK visit this week, a royal expert has claimed.

It has been hoped the Duke of Sussex would meet his father during his trip to London where he attended a special event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

But on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Harry revealed a meeting wouldn't be possible, citing the monarch's "full programme".

Speaking on GB News, former BBC royal correspondent Michael Cole said: "The fact the King has not found time during the three days that his younger son has been in London to see him is a definite right royal flea in the ear for Prince Harry – and a lot of people around the country and around the world will be saying 'and about time too'."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in Nigeria for the start of their three-day visit following their brief reunion in London.

The Duchess of Sussex landed at Heathrow to meet up with her husband before they set off to the West African country aboard a British Airways overnight flight to the capital of Abuja.

Plans for the couple's visit to Nigeria have now been revealed. Upon arrival, they will head straight to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja before continuing on to Lagos.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are beginning their three-day tour of Nigeria. Now, their plans have been revealed.

When they touch down in Nigeria this morning, they will head straight to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja before continuing on to Lagos. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit will extend until Monday, with members of the press also accompanying them.

The tour comes after Harry spent two days in the UK as he attended a special service at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

Meghan remained at home in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are locked in a "power struggle" over the Duke's desire to have a footprint in the UK, a royal expert has claimed.

Speaking on Times Radio, Kinsey Schofield said: "I think that he is fighting - it's almost like a defiance or a delusion that he wants to continue to have a foot there because that's where he grew up, that's his home. There is a power struggle between Harry and Meghan."

Schofield added: "I don't think he will shy away from the UK."

Harry has returned to the UK twice in 2024 but he was not accompanied by Meghan on either occasion, with her visits to the country few and far between since the couple stepped away as senior working members of the Royal Family in 2020.

Meghan Markle briefly set foot on UK soil for a short and unexpected reunion with Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex landed at Heathrow Airport in London for a brief reunion with her husband before they departed for their three-day trip to Nigeria.

Harry returned to the UK this week to attend a special ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

However, he did not meet with his father, with a spokesperson for the Duke saying this wasn't possible due to the King's "full programme".

Good morning. I'm Paul Withers in London and I'll be bringing you all the latest updates on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Feel free to get in touch with me at paul.withers@reachplc.com.