Meghan Markle honoured as Nigeria’s ‘new princess’ as fans celebrate Duchess’ title after ceremony

Meghan Markle has seemingly been honoured as Nigeria’s ‘new princess’ as fans celebrate after a naming ceremony took place over the weekend on the Sussexes’ short tour

Meghan Markle has been dubbed Nigeria’s “new princess” by fans after she and Prince Harry flew to the West African country for a tour.

On Friday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Nigeria after announcing they would be visiting the country in May. After landing in the country, Meghan and Harry went on to make several appearances at various events and engagements, with them often greeting fans and bystanders.

And it seems that Meghan has made quite the impression, with many dubbing the Duchess as their “new princess”, which follows on from the mother-of-two learning of her Nigerian heritage and that she is 43 per cent Nigerian.

Fans are gushing over Nigeria’s ‘new princess’

On Sunday Meghan was even honoured as an Ada Mazi, which appears to be a title of respect meaning “daughter of an aristocrat”, with the honour being of the Ancient Arochukwu Kingdom. Three Kings, His Eminence Engr Eberechukwu Oji, Eze Aro of Ancient Arochukwu Kingdom, Igwe Alfred Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha and Great Olu Of Warri Kingdom, all took part in the special ceremony.

Taking to social media to gush over the importance of the honour, one person said on X: “Do y’all even understand what’s going on here?! My oh my!! 3 Kings left their powerful kingdoms to come to Lagos to honor and bestow royalty upon #Meghan!!! She is now a princess of Nigeria in her own rights. Ada Mazi, Omu of Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom. There are levels to this!!”

The Sussexes have just wrapped up a brief Nigerian tour

Another went on: “I beg your pardon- excuse me. There were 4 Kings in attendance- The Oluwo of Iwo also presented Harry and Meghan with Aso Oke and the beautiful coral beads they were wearing. Nigeria has spoken – we love you Princess Meghan!”

While a third said: “Nigeria loved her so much, they FOR REAL bestowed a ROYAL title upon her. She is officially a PRINCESS of Nigeria. Her Royal Highness Princess Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.”

Meghan previously revealed that a genealogy test showed Nigerian ancestry in her DNA. In 2022, Meghan shared that she was surprised to discover that she is 43 percent Nigerian following the test.