Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left Nigeria Monday — but the pair did not go empty-handed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week headed back to their two young children in Montecito, Calif., subsequent their three-working day tour of the West African state.
And considering that they are no longer senior performing associates of the royal spouse and children, the quite a few presents the pair acquired boarded the airplane with them.
Throughout their short excursion, the Sussexes ended up showered with an array of items, ranging from artwork and garments, to jewellery and literature.
Had the pair remained firmly within just the royal family, they would not be authorized to settle for any of the offers gifted to them.
According to the official royal policy, previous up to date in 2003, royals are not permitted to take presents from authorities bodies, trade associations, guilds, civic bodies, the armed products and services, charities or similar organizations, especially if they have an set up relationship or patronage.
Presents from folks not recognised to the royals are to be refused, “where there are worries about the propriety or motives of the donor or the reward itself.”
Offers these as flowers, foodstuff and guides are allowed to be acknowledged if they quantity to significantly less than $200 each individual.
A rigid royal report is retained of all formal items handed to the royal family members.
Most items are housed under the Royal Assortment or put on a personal loan with a reliable corporation.
On arrival in Nigeria Thursday, the Duke of Sussex gained two paintings — one particular of which showed him and his late mother, Princess Diana.
A different portrait, gifted by the governor of Kaduna condition, Senator Uba Sani, featured Harry and Meghan.
In other places, Harry received a a traditional Nigerian waistcoat, as nicely as a Hula cap — which he required assistance putting on.
On day 2 of their tour, the “Suits” alum, 42, was gifted a drawing, depicting wildlife, as effectively as a bouquet of roses from a minor girl.
And as the pair sat down to view a volleyball match take put, the pair every single been given regular scarves that boasted the colours of the Nigerian flag.
The pair afterwards gained comprehensive Nigerian outfits from their hosts. Harry’s outfit showcased a shirt and hat.
What’s a lot more, they have been specified their very own personalized T-shirts, each individual emblazoned with “Harry Desires Big” and “Meghan Dreams Significant.”
On the ultimate working day of their tour, the former actress, who referred to Nigeria as “my country” in the course of her stop by, wore a amazing yellow Carolina Herrera gown.
To enhance her outfit, the spouse of the Governor of Lagos Condition, Babjide Sanwo-Olu, gifted her a matching scarf.
The mom of two also been given common Nigerian coral drop earrings, as very well as classic picket beaded necklaces, which both equally she and Harry wore.
As they departed, Harry was presented a large mirror that featured a portray of the pair on the again.
