King Charles’ younger brother, Prince Edward, arrived in Nigeria on Monday as part of his royal duties.
According to local media, the Duke of Edinburgh will make a week-long visit to convene a major international youth meeting in Lagos.
“The Duke of Edinburgh will bring together almost 200 young participants from more than 50 countries for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme,” according to a GB News report.
“As president of the Prize’s international foundation, Prince Edward will oversee both a three-day intensive youth leadership program and the organisation’s triennial forum,” the report said.
The events, which will take place from November 17 to 23, aim to expand global access to the awards program.
Comparing Edward’s visit to the African nation to his nephew’s tour of the country last year, the publication said “Prince Edward’s comprehensive week-long program contrasts sharply with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s three-day visit to Nigeria in May 2024.”
The US-based couple visited Nigeria from May 10 to 12 and focused on promoting the Invictus Games Foundation and supporting injured military personnel.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were invited by Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff after the nation became the first African country to join the Invictus Commonwealth of Nations in 2022.
“While both royal visits champion youth development, they represent distinctly different approaches and organizational approaches,” GB News wrote.
While Edward and his wife Sophie often represent King Charles during his official engagements, Harry and Meghan Markle are no longer working royals and take overseas trips and support charities in their personal capacities.
