Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, playfully revealed that her husband, Prince Harry, is the true athlete in their relationship during the final day of their tour in Nigeria. The couple attended the Giants of Africa basketball exhibition in Lagos on Sunday, May 11, where they unveiled a partnership between their Archewell Foundation and the Giants of Africa charity, which uses sports like basketball to empower and engage youth.
Speaking to a crowd of organizers and students at Ilupeju Senior Grammar School, Meghan, 42, reminisced about her time living in Toronto for seven years while starring on the television series "Suits." She mentioned attending quite a few Raptors games during that period and hearing about the Giants of Africa for the first time.
"So, talk about full circle," Meghan said, as reported by People. "Never in a million years did I think we would be here, supporting the expansion of this incredible organization through our foundation, the Archewell Foundation. We're so grateful, we are so proud of the work you are doing and everyone who helped bring this together today."
Turning her attention to the athletes, Meghan lightheartedly added, "To all of you, we can't wait to see you play. Don't tempt me to try to do any basketball, my husband is the athletic one!" She concluded her speech by saying, "But thank you, we're happy to be here, and let's have a fun afternoon."
Following Meghan's remarks, Prince Harry, 39, stepped onto the court and participated in basketball drills, even scoring a basket, proving his wife's assessment of his athletic prowess to be accurate. The Duke of Sussex is known for his love of sports, often engaging in activities such as polo and winter sports at various events, including the Invictus Games, which he co-founded to honor wounded military veterans.
Earlier in their Nigerian tour, Meghan revealed to 9-year-old Tiwa Akanbi that Harry also loves volleyball and is "very good" at the game. "She said Prince Harry loves to play volleyball and that he's very good at it," Akanbi told People on Saturday. "And she asked me if I play volleyball in my school. And I said yes."
The couple's three-day visit to Nigeria, which began on Friday, May 10, serves as the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games and follows Nigeria's event debut at the latest iteration of the games in Düsseldorf, Germany, in September 2023. Harry and Meghan were invited to the country by the Chief of Defense Staff, Nigeria's highest-ranking military official, marking their first international tour since stepping back from their royal roles in 2020.
Throughout their visit, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been involved in various activities, including a visit to a school in the capital city of Abuja and attending a volleyball game hosted by Nigeria: Unconquered, a charity affiliated with the Invictus Games. Meghan also participated in a panel discussion about women in leadership, where she spoke candidly about balancing motherhood and a career.
Despite her lighthearted comments about her own athleticism, Meghan is known for her love of yoga, likely inherited from her mother, Doria Ragland, who is a yoga instructor. The Duchess has previously mentioned her hope that Harry will pass down his love of skiing to their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 2.
