Matt Strudwick
08:52 May 12, 2024, updated 10:09 May 12, 2024
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were mobbed by fans when the Duke of Sussex took part in a sitting volleyball game during a trip to Nigeria.
A new Invictus Games highlight reel released by Team Sussex shows Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan being followed by cameras and receiving huge cheers during their three-day visit.
Wearing a black Invictus Games-branded polo shirt, denim jeans and light brown shoes, Prince shuffles into position on the court in front of the net, shaking hands with teammates.
Meghan, who appeared wearing a £2,275 Joanna Ortiz Tropicana Night dress embroidered with black and white palm leaves, drew applause and cheers as she sat and watched intently.
A sleek, short montage is presented against the backdrop of uplifting music and shows the couple surrounded by excited fans.
Saturday's outdoor volleyball match at Officer's Mess was the pair's first official match, and once again they were the center of attention.
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Meghan happily posed for selfies and even blended in with the crowd at one point, while some shed tears after meeting her.
The Sussex Squad, made up of Harry and Meghan's fans, turned out in droves to support the duchess, who arrived just before noon.
Six-year-old Ogier, aptly named Royalty, was chosen to present the rose stem to Meghan, who plucked one from the bouquet and handed it to the awed girl. .
When they arrived, they were greeted with cheers from a group of fans holding signs that read “43% Nigerian,'' a nod to Meghan's recent admission that she is of West African descent.
Some people jokingly said, “Harry, you owe me a dowry,'' explained London-based Michaela Lituk. ” This is a traditional dowry and Meghan is Nigerian so she owes us.
“When she announced her heritage, I already knew that by looking at the faces of her mother and grandmother, she was definitely Eastern Nigerian.
“The look on her face said it all and the whole country melted when she said it. She is our daughter, our daughter, and we couldn't be happier.” there is no.”
“We've loved Meghan ever since we saw her in a suit and we're so happy she's coming to visit us.”
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Taking to the pitch to join Invictus game board member David Wisey, Harry removed the green and white Nigerian scarf he had been given before enthusiastically joining in.
He sat on the ground and joined the Nigeria Unconquered team, huddled together for a motivational high-five before being stranded.
Many of the athletes, both male and female, have amputees, and Meghan appeared to be clapping and cheering along with Prince Harry and his team.
However, it was the Nigerian Defense Secretary's staff team who won the match, and when Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan met the players at the end, there were smiles and hugs throughout.
Similar to Friday's defense headquarters meeting, there were chaotic scenes as Meghan was engulfed by excited fans in a pop star-style scene.
Prince Harry, who appeared concerned at times, kept a constant eye on his wife as the Japanese and U.S. security teams tried to maintain control.
After the match, the couple was ushered into a side room where they changed and had lunch with Nigeria's Chief of Defense Staff Christopher Musa.
Wearing a full-length white shoulderless St Agni dress, Meghan took the breath of onlookers as she walked into a crowd of police officers for the reception.
Prince Harry wore a cream linen suit and joked to one of his guests in a black tuxedo, “You look great in that jacket.” i want it '
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After taking their seats, the couple headed to a stage decorated with red, white and blue balloons, where the British and Nigerian national anthems were played.
For lunch, you could choose from 5 different menus, including special fried rice, fish fillet sauce, and jollof rice.
I had beef offal with ofada sauce. If you didn't want to try the traditional Nigerian menu, you could choose spaghetti bolognese or grilled chicken.
A dance troupe entertained guests with music and rhythmic drumming, while Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan tapped and swayed to the beat.
The giant poster on stage probably wasn't the best choice, as it featured a rather grim-looking Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline: “They are very happy in Nigeria and are having a great time.” Everyone has been very welcoming and I can really feel the warmth of the people.
“It’s been a great journey for them and I couldn’t be happier.”
