“Meghan WON’T join Prince Harry in Britain for Invictus Games anniversary service”

The Duchess of Sussex won’t accompany Prince Harry on his upcoming trip to the UK. Instead, she’ll join him in Nigeria for an official visit immediately afterward. While Meghan will skip a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, she’ll stand by Harry’s side for an ‘Invictus-inspired’ visit to Africa after he leaves the UK.

Harry last visited Britain briefly in February to meet his father after his cancer diagnosis. Meghan has only visited the UK briefly since stepping back from royal duties for a life in California. Although Meghan has been reported to be ‘done’ with Britain, her planned visit to Nigeria is seen as significant. There’s no confirmation from Buckingham Palace about Harry’s visit or whether he’ll meet his father.

Prince Harry’s diary for his UK visit includes meetings with the Prime Minister and hopes to attend a Buckingham Palace garden party. No senior royals are expected to join him for the Invictus Games event, where he’ll give a reading at St Paul’s Cathedral. He’ll likely stay in a hotel during his UK stay before heading to Nigeria to join Meghan.

The couple’s invitation to Nigeria by the country’s chief of defence staff is seen as an honor. Meghan’s revelation about her Nigerian ancestry adds significance to the visit. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams sees the trip as a smart PR move, indicating that the couple isn’t eager to return to public duties.