Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kicked off their Nigerian tour at the Lighway Academy, where the Duchess of Sussex wore a peach-colored maxi dress.
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On Friday, the couple—who are embarking on their first official international tour since stepping down as royals in 2020—touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and wasted no time arriving at the Lightway Academy with the GEANCO Foundation in the country's capital of Abuja. For the special school visit, the Duchess of Sussex wore a muted orange maxi-length gown by Heidi Merrick, which she accessorized with a wooden bead necklace and gold jewelry.
"We are honored to have our first visit to Nigeria be here with all of you. We believe in you, we believe in your teachers and we believe in your ability to continue to tell your stories and to just be honest with each other. There is no need to suffer in silence," Meghan told the children per, adding:"Make sure you are taking care of yourselves, and that begins with mental health, by really talking about whatever's coming up for you.
Following their visit at Lightway Academy, the couple will meet with the Chief of Defense Staff, and later in the afternoon, Harry will speak with injured service members at a military hospital.
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