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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could heal royal rift in one specific way while in Nigeria, with this now revealed by a royal expert amid the couple’s tour in West Africa
There is one way that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could heal the ongoing royal rift while in Nigeria, claims an expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in Nigeria for a “royal tour” in all but name. The couple touched down in the West African country on Friday, with them embarking on several public engagements and appearances since.
In Nigeria for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, the Sussexes have made appearances at schools, given speeches on mental health, and attended a seated volleyball match. And with just mere hours remaining of their visit, they have been urged to do one thing in order to build bridges with the British Royal Family.
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Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, royal expert and commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said: “The rift with the Royal Family is now obviously both deep and extremely public. Their attacks on it in recent years is the main reason.
“If, instead of knocking it, as talking heads they chose did in the ‘Harry and Meghan’ documentary for Netflix, they praised the Commonwealth whilst in Nigeria which is a member, it could help to heal relations.”
Mr Fitzwilliams went on: “It is, after all, Queen Elizabeth’s most significant legacy. It is also probable the King did not appreciate Harry’s interview on Good Morning America, after they met in February, when he learnt of his father’s diagnosis and when he talked of family unity.
“If Harry would come to Britain privately, arranging a meeting beforehand, I am sure his father would see him.” Mr Fitzwilliams then said that the couple’s trip to Nigeria “will show the appeal of their brand, which has recently appeared to be much weaker”.
He concluded: “However, it will take a very, very long time to build up trust with the royal family. It is a sobering thought that it may never happen.”
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