Harry and Meghan's tour of Nigeria: in pictures

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been spending time in Nigeria as part of a three-day tour, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Invictus Games.

The couple were personally invited on the trip by Nigeria's chief of defence staff, General Christopher Musa; they are not there in any official capacity on behalf of the royal family or the UK. The tour schedule, which started in the bustling capital of Abuja, has been jam-packed, including a visit to primary and secondary school Lightway Academy, where they met with students, and experiencing the work of Nigeria Unconquered, a charitable foundation dedicated to aiding wounded, injured, or sick servicemembers.

Naturally, the trip also provided the opportunity for Meghan to showcase a multi-day "tourdrobe", the likes of which we haven't seen since the couple stepped down as senior working royals in early 2020 – and she hasn't disappointed, in a series of summery maxi dresses, elegant tailoring and striking separates.

See highlights from their trip so far, below.

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Day Three

The couple attended a charity polo game at the Ikoyi Polo Club in Lagos on the third and final day of their trip.

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Day Three

Meghan wore a silky dress with a soft floral print and a matching neck scarf that trailed behind her. She added red beaded earrings, black square-rimmed sunglasses and layered gold and silver bracelets.

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The couple posed for a photo with children and Nigerian dignitaries following the match.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the State Governor House in Lagos. Meghan wore a flowing yellow Carolina Herrera maxi dress for the occasion, paired with gold hammered disc earrings by Jennifer Meyer.

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The couple were greeted by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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Meghan was gifted a traditional green striped shawl by the governor's wife.

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On day three, the couple arrived at Lagos airport, where they were given an official state welcome.

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Meghan wore a white Carolina Herrera shirt with a striped aso oke skirt that had been gifted to her the previous day.

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Day Three

They attended a basketball exhibition training match at Ilupeju Grammar School in Lagos.

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Day Two

The couple ended their second day by attending a reception hosted by the charity organisation Nigeria Unconquered, held at the Officers' Mess in Abuja.

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Day Two

Meghan wore a simple, strapless column dress for the evening, paired with delicate gold jewellery, while Harry was smart in a cream suit.

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Day Two

The couple were presented with gifts by members of Nigeria Unconquered. The charity is dedicated to aiding wounded, injured, or sick servicemembers and works in collaboration with the Invictus Games Foundation.

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In the afternoon, Meghan spoke at a Women in Leadership event, co-hosted with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation.

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She changed into a vibrant red dress by the Nigerian designer Orire for the occasion, which featured a playful ruffled hem.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the Nigeria Unconquered headquarters in Abuja – Harry in an Invictus Games t-shirt and jeans, Meghan in a striking palm-print dress – on the second day of their trip.

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Day Two

The couple watched an exhibition sitting volleyball match.

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Prince Harry tried his hand at the sport.

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Meghan was presented with some flowers by a local girl.

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Day One

On the first day of their trip, Harry and Meghan met with the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.

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Day One

Meghan opted for a white suit with flared trousers, while Harry kept it classic in teal.

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Day One

Harry and Meghan kicked off their trip with a visit to the Lightway Academy in Abuja.

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Day One

Meghan wore an elegant peach maxi dress, reportedly by the California-based designer Heidi Merrick, while Harry opted for a neutral shirt and matching chinos. The pair were given traditional beaded wooden necklaces.

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Day One

Meghan accessorised her cut-away dress with classic gold jewellery, including gold disc earrings, her favourite Cartier Love bracelet, a sculptural choker necklace, and Princess Diana's gold Cartier Tank, which Prince Harry gave her as a gift.

britain's meghan, duchess of sussex, gestures as she arrives with britain's prince harry unseen, duke of sussex, during their visit at the lightway academy in abuja on may 10, 2024 as they visit nigeria as part of celebrations of invictus games anniversary photo by kola sulaimon afp
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Day One

The couple took part in activities, watched performances and met with students at the academy.

britain's prince harry r, duke of sussex, and britain's meghan l, duchess of sussex, take part in activities as they arrive at the lightway academy in abuja on may 10, 2024 as they visit nigeria as part of celebrations of invictus games anniversary photo by kola sulaimon afp
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