Exclusive. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were given thoughtful gifts for their children, Archie and Lilibet, during their time at the Invictus Games
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are returning from the Invictus Games with thoughtful souvenirs for their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
During their visit to a wheelchair basketball event in Vancouver on Sunday, Feb. 9, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were presented with custom jerseys from Team Nigeria.
In addition to shirts for Harry and Meghan, the couple received green jerseys personalized with «Archie» and «Lilibet.»
The gift was presented after the wheelchair basketball game between the United States and Nigeria, which saw the American team emerge victorious.
«We made one for him, one for Meghan, and for the kids,» shared Nigerian team manager Derrick Cobbinah.
«They said they would be excited to have them. Meghan was really, really happy.»
Meghan, 43, has a personal connection to Nigeria through her heritage, which she publicly revealed in October 2022.
She and Harry, 40, explored this link further when they visited Nigeria in May 2024.
Cobbinah, who is also the CEO and founder of the veterans’ charity Africa Unconquered, explained that the jerseys were meant as not only a special keepsake for the children but also as a gesture for Meghan to show support for the Nigerian team.
He mentioned that Meghan had already shown her support during the game by wearing a Nigerian shirt.
«We hope Meghan wears the jersey and shows her support while sitting with family and friends,» Cobbinah told.
The couple’s presence in Canada has had a positive impact, according to Cobbinah.
«Their presence lifts everyone’s spirits,» he shared. «You can feel the energy in the room when they’re around.
They take time to speak with every competitor and listen to their incredible stories.»
Last year, when the couple visited Nigeria, they met some of the athletes now participating in the Canadian event.
Cobbinah reflected on their remarkable journeys, noting, «For most of them, it’s about healing and the transition they’ve made to get here.»
