Meghan Markle Acknowledges Prince Harry's Athletic Prowess in Their Relationship

Meghan Markle Calls Husband Prince Harry ‘The Athletic One’ in Their Marriage

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. KOLA SULAIMON/AFP via Getty Images

Meghan Markle praised her husband Prince Harry for being the true athlete in the family.

During their visit to Nigeria, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex went to the Giants of Africa basketball exhibition in Lagos on the last day of their tour. Markle spoke to a group of organizers and students during the event.

The couple visited Ilupeju Senior Grammar School on Sunday, May 11, to announce a partnership between the Archwell Foundation and Giants of Africa, a charity that uses basketball to empower and engage youth.

During her speech, Meghan, 42, expressed her excitement to be there, mentioning her past experience living in Toronto for seven years and attending Raptors games. She first learned about Giants of Africa during her time in the city. Giants of Africa was founded by Masai Ujiri, an NBA champion and president of the Toronto Raptors.

"Can you believe how things have come full circle?" she exclaimed. "I never imagined we'd be in a position to support the amazing growth of this organization through our foundation, the Archewell Foundation. We're incredibly grateful and proud of the work being done, and we appreciate everyone who has contributed to making this happen today."

Meghan Markle Calls Husband Prince Harry ‘The Athletic One’ in Their Marriage

Prince Harry and Meghan attended an event for athletes. Meghan expressed her excitement to watch them play and joked about not trying basketball, as her husband is the athletic one. She thanked everyone for having them and looked forward to a fun afternoon.

After her speech, Harry, who is 39 years old, joined in on the basketball drills and managed to score a basket, proving his wife right.

Harry and Meghan began their official tour of Nigeria by visiting a school in Abuja, the capital city, on Friday, May 10. The next day, Meghan took part in a panel discussion on women in leadership, where she openly talked about the challenges of juggling motherhood and a career.

The couple's trip to the African country is also a special way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, which Harry helped create to support injured military veterans. During their second day in Nigeria, they joined a volleyball match organized by Nigeria: Unconquered, a charity connected to the Invictus Games.

Meghan Markle Calls Husband Prince Harry ‘The Athletic One’ in Their Marriage

During the volleyball game, Meghan Markle shared with 9-year-old Tiwa Akanbi that Prince Harry is a fan of the American sport and is skilled at playing it.

“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.”

Editor's P/S:

Meghan Markle's admiration for her husband's athleticism shines through in her words and actions during their visit to Nigeria. Her praise for Harry's basketball skills is a testament to the strong bond they share, and her recognition of his support in their endeavors is heartwarming. The couple's involvement with organizations like Giants of Africa and the Invictus Games highlights their commitment to empowering youth and supporting individuals with disabilities.

It is inspiring to see Harry and Meghan using their platform to raise awareness about important causes and make a positive impact on the world. Their visit to Nigeria not only celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but also showcased their passion for supporting education and youth development. Their interactions with the students and athletes were genuine and left a lasting impression on those they met.