Meghan Markle Reveals Nigerian Heritage at Abuja Women’s Leadership Event
Abuja, Nigeria - Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, revealed her newfound Nigerian heritage during a women's leadership event in Abuja on Saturday. She described the discovery, made through a recent genealogy test, as "humbling" and "eye-opening."
"It's been really eye-opening to be able to know more about my heritage and to be able to know this is just the beginning of my discovery," Markle shared with event attendees. She and her husband, Prince Harry, are on their first visit to Nigeria, promoting mental health initiatives for soldiers and young girls.
The Duchess expressed her appreciation for the warm reception she received upon sharing her Nigerian roots, saying, "What's been echoed so much really in the past day by men and women alike is 'Oh! We weren't surprised when you ...