Meghan Markle tipped to avoid 'royal dress code' in unofficial tour of Nigeria

Meghan Markle tipped to avoid 'royal dress code' in unofficial tour of Nigeria

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 02/05/2024

- 13:22

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting the continent of Africa later this spring

  • Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to visit Nigeria
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as working royals four years ago
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Meghan Markle has been tipped to avoid "royal dress codes" during her upcoming unofficial tour of Nigeria with Prince Harry.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set for an unofficial royal tour later this month with a trip to Nigeria.


The couple will visit the African country to take part in talks about the Invictus Games and participate in cultural activities.

Harry and Meghan will also be meeting with service members and their families.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to go on an unofficial royal tour

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PR expert Mayah Riaz has suggested the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will turn their back on "official protocol".

She believes Harry and Meghan will show fans a more relaxed side to them in Nigeria.

The PR expert claimed: "Meghan won't necessarily be dressing to any royal dress code.

"Her outfits will be carefully planned in advance and fit her style.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle no longer has to abide by royal dress codes since stepping down as a working royal

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"We can expect the outfits she wears to sell out but there will be no official protocol for her to follow."

Speaking about the Duke of Sussex's style, the expert suggested he too will be "casual".

Riaz continued to tell The Daily Mirror: "Harry will be dressed down wearing a casual look and not be in a suit for the duration of his trip.

"A lot of people will compare it to a royal trip but it will have a different look and feel to it.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on tour in South Africa in 2019

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Meghan and HarryHarry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in January 2020Getty

"We can expect this to be the first of many trips that Harry and Meghan make."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as working royals four years ago and are now private citizens living in the US.

They are therefore not obliged to follow royal protocol at home or abroad.

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