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See the Best Photos From Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Nigeria Tour

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle jetted off to Nigeria for their first official visit to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

Harry, 39, cofounded the Invictus Games to honor injured military veterans. (The duke previously served in the British Army for 10 years.) To celebrate the milestone anniversary of the organization, Harry and Meghan visited Nigeria in May. They met locals, watched Invictus-style sports competitions and promoted mental health awareness.

“It’s something that we are still relatively unsure of. But guess what? Every single person in this room, the youngest, the oldest, every single person has mental health.” Harry told local school-aged children on Friday, May 10. “So therefore, you have to look after yourself to be able to look after other people. And other people have to be able to look after themselves, to look after you. That’s the way it works. And there is no shame to be able to acknowledge that today is a bad day, OK?”

Meghan, 42, was in awe of her husband’s remarks. “You see why I’m married to him?” she joked.

Keep scrolling to see more pictures from Harry and Meghan’s Nigeria visit:

Hand in Hand
The couple’s first stop was Lightway Academy in Abuja. 
 
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A Warm Welcome
Harry and Meghan were gifted beaded necklaces upon their arrival.
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Classroom Visitors
As the pair visited young students on Friday, Meghan gushed about her and Harry’s kids: Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
“Our daughter, Lili, she’s much, much tinier than you guys. She’s about to turn 3,” Meghan said. “A few weeks ago, she looked at me and she would just see the reflection in my eyes. She [said], ‘Mama, I see me in you.’”
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All Smiles
Meghan stunned in a blush-colored dress with gold jewelry on Friday.
 
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Taking the Mic
After their classroom visit, the pair gave speeches about mental health.
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Pantsuit Power Couple
The couple met the Chief of Defense Staff of Nigeria later on Friday. While Meghan opted for a white pantsuit, Harry chose a green suit.
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At Attention
Harry greeted local military veterans.
 
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Completely In Sync
Harry held Meghan’s hand on Saturday, May 11, as they walked to their next stop.
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Proud Cheerleaders
They watched a sitting volleyball match organized by Nigeria Unconquered, a nonprofit that supports wounded or sick service members.
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In the Game
The duke joined in on the sitting volleyball match, which Meghan proclaimed was his favorite sport to play back home in California.
 
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Guests of Honor
Harry and Meghan went to Sit Out at the Nigerian Defense Headquarters on Saturday, where they watched a variety of performances.
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By Michael

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