Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are allowed to keep over 20 gifts from Nigeria tour – but working royals can’t

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were embraced by the individuals and communities during their three-day tour of Nigeria.

Prince Harry and Meghan were invited to the west African country on the invitation of the chief of defence staff, with the Duke meeting military veterans and the Duchess co-hosting a Women in Leadership event.
During their trip, the Sussexes received an array of gifts, including artwork, clothing, jewellery and literature, including beaded necklaces, a wooden mask and books on Nigerian heritage from students and staff at the Lightway Academy for their first outing of their visit.

The Duke then needed some help as he was asked to put on another gift – a traditional waistcoat, a ‘Big Gown’ and a Hula cap.
On the second day, the Duke and Duchess stepped for the Nigeria: Unconquered sitting volleyball match, Meghan beamed as she was given a sweet artwork, depicting animals, trees and sunshine, as well as a bouquet of roses from a little girl.

While there are strict rules around working royals receiving gifts, Harry and Meghan stepped back from duties in 2020 and no longer need to follow such guidelines.

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On day one of their visit, Harry looked particularly touched as he received two paintings, one of him and Diana from his childhood, and another portrait of him and wife Meghan, from the governor of Kaduna state, Senator Uba Sani. As he departed, he was handed a large mirror with another painting of the couple.