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Meghan and Harry arrive at State Governor House in Lagos

Meghan Markle glowed in a stunning yellow dress today as she and Prince Harry arrived at the State Governor house in Lagos.

The Sussexes walked hand-in-hand before the city’s State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, greeted the smiling Duchess with a kiss on the cheek. 

Meghan dazzled in the chique ankle-length dress, while Harry appeared to be wearing the same outfit as when the couple arrived this morning.

Harry and Meghan touched down in the Nigerian city earlier after spending two days in Abuja where the couple were mobbed at a sitting volleyball match. 

Meghan this morning appeared to be wearing an outfit made of aso oke – a hand-woven cloth from south-west Nigeria – which she had been gifted at a lavish lunch yesterday. 

Harry sported sunglasses, a beige jacket, and a white shirt, as they shook the hands of military dignitaries who stood along the runway. 

Meghan Markle glowed in a stunning yellow dress today as she and Prince Harry arrived at the State Governor house in Lagos

Meghan Markle glowed in a stunning yellow dress today as she and Prince Harry arrived at the State Governor house in Lagos

The Sussexes walked hand-in-hand before the city's State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, greeted the smiling Duchess with a kiss on the cheek

The Sussexes walked hand-in-hand before the city’s State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, greeted the smiling Duchess with a kiss on the cheek

A smiling Harry is welcomed by Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The couple had earlier attended the Dream Big Basketball clinic hosted by the Giant of Africa Foundation at Ilupeju Grammar School

A smiling Harry is welcomed by Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The couple had earlier attended the Dream Big Basketball clinic hosted by the Giant of Africa Foundation at Ilupeju Grammar School

The couple, visiting Nigeria together for the first time, stood on a red carpet and applauded and gasped as they were greeted with a traditional dance. 

The Sussexes busy schedule today has already seen them attend the Dream Big Basketball clinic hosted by the Giant of Africa Foundation at Ilupeju Grammar School. 

They will then attend a cultural reception and later a polo fundrasier in aid of Nigeria Unconquered. 

The visit is primarily to promote the Invictus Games and comes after Harry met the Nigerian team and General Musa at last year’s competition in Dusseldorf, Germany. 

They arrived in Abuja on Friday for the 72-hour whistlestop tour of the country after flying in together following a secret reunion in London.

During their two-day stay in the capital city, Meghan told how she had fulfilled her dream of becoming a parent as she opened up about her ‘very chatty, sweet children’ Archie, five and Lilibet, two.

The Duchess of Sussex was speaking at a Women in Leadership event she was co-hosting with Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization.

Meghan told the audience how much she loves being a mother but admitted that balancing her family and her career posed its own set of challenges.

During the talk, Meghan was asked how she juggled being a mother with her career and she replied: ‘I love being a mum.’

Despite being told more than ten years ago by her friend and mentor that she would never be able to balance the demands of motherhood and her work, the 42-year-old duchess said she enjoys being a mother and her priorities are constantly changing.

During the panel discussion, Meghan said that ‘balance’ in her life has changed over the years and looks different to ten years ago before she was married and had Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

She said: ‘What I think that to mean now is that that balance will always change for you. That balance, what seems balanced ten years ago is going to shift.’ according to Hello.

Yesterday, the Sussexes were mobbed by fans as the Duke of Sussex took part in a sitting volleyball match during their Nigeria tour.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed in Lagos earlier today on their 'quasi-royal' tour

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed in Lagos earlier today on their ‘quasi-royal’ tour

Meghan appeared to be wearing an outfit made of aso oke - a hand-woven cloth from south-west Nigeria - which she had been gifted at a lavish lunch yesterday. Harry sported sunglasses, a beige jacket, and white shirt

Meghan appeared to be wearing an outfit made of aso oke – a hand-woven cloth from south-west Nigeria – which she had been gifted at a lavish lunch yesterday. Harry sported sunglasses, a beige jacket, and white shirt

The outfit Meghan is wearing today looks similar to one she was gifted yesterday

The outfit Meghan is wearing today looks similar to one she was gifted yesterday

Meghan Markle speaks during an event in Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday

Meghan Markle speaks during an event in Abuja, Nigeria, on Saturday

The Duchess of Sussex walks alongside Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, right, Director-General of the World Trade Organization

The Duchess of Sussex walks alongside Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, right, Director-General of the World Trade Organization

Prince Harry was met by cheering crowds as he took his place on the court during a sitting volleyball match during a tour of Nigeria

A touching moment sees Meghan Markle, who turned up in an embroidered £2,275 Joanna Ortiz Tropicana Nights dress, patterned with black and white palm leaves, chatting to a young girl

A touching moment sees Meghan Markle, who turned up in an embroidered £2,275 Joanna Ortiz Tropicana Nights dress, patterned with black and white palm leaves, chatting to a young girl

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan at a sitting volleyball exhibition match today in Abuja, Nigeria

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan at a sitting volleyball exhibition match today in Abuja, Nigeria

A new Invictus Games highlights reel, released by Team Sussex, shows Harry and Meghan being followed by cameras during their three-day visit as they are met by a large cheering crowd.

The Prince, wearing a black Invictus Games branded polo shirt, denim jeans and light brown shoes, shakes the hands of his teammates as he shuffles into position on the court in front of the net.

Meghan, who turned up in an embroidered £2,275 Joanna Ortiz Tropicana Nights dress, patterned with black and white palm leaves, claps and cheers on as sits and watches intently.

The short polished montage is presented to a backdrop of high-octane music and shows the couple being surrounded by excited fans.

The outdoor volleyball match at the Officers Mess was their first official engagement on Saturday and once again the couple were the centre of attention.

Meghan was happy to pose for selfies – at one point being lost amongst the crowd – and some were even reduced to tears after meeting her.

The Sussex Squad – a group of Harry and Meghan fans – were out in force as they cheered the Duke and Duchess on their arrival just before midday.

Aptly named Royalty Ojeh, six, was chosen to present a stem of roses to Meghan who pulled one out of the bunch and handed it back to the awe-struck little girl.

As they arrived there were loud cheers from a group of fans holding up placards reading ’43 % Nigerian’ in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her west African heritage.

Others jokingly said ‘Harry you owe us dowry’ with London based Michela Rituc explaining;’ It’s traditional for dowry and Meghan is Nigerian so he owes us.

They later attended a lunch with the Nigerian defence minister where they stood for God Save The King. 

Meghan looked blown away as she watched the entertainment during a lunch with the Nigerian defence minister

Meghan looked blown away as she watched the entertainment during a lunch with the Nigerian defence minister

Meghan and Harry attend a Sit Out at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja on May 11

Meghan and Harry attend a Sit Out at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja on May 11

Harry and his wife Meghan at a lunch with Minister of Defence in Abuja Nigeria

Harry and his wife Meghan at a lunch with Minister of Defence in Abuja Nigeria

They sat in specially marked chairs during the assembly at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters

They sat in specially marked chairs during the assembly at the Nigerian Defence Headquarters

The Duke gave a speech thanking his hosts, saying it was an 'immense honour' to be in Nigeria

The Duke gave a speech thanking his hosts, saying it was an ‘immense honour’ to be in Nigeria

Meghan and Harry look on during the dance performances in Abuja on Saturday

Meghan and Harry look on during the dance performances in Abuja on Saturday

Meghan seemed engaged in a delightful conversation with one of the party guests as she attended the reception with the Nigerian chief of defence staff Christopher Musa

Meghan seemed engaged in a delightful conversation with one of the party guests as she attended the reception with the Nigerian chief of defence staff Christopher Musa

Prince Harry is gifted a shirt during the ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria

Prince Harry is gifted a shirt during the ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria

It was Meghan who really sparked mayhem as she turned up in a strip Joanna Ortiz shoulder less dress to beat the 35c heat and humidity

It was Meghan who really sparked mayhem as she turned up in a strip Joanna Ortiz shoulder less dress to beat the 35c heat and humidity

Members of the Nigeria Unconquered team can be seen here on the left, dressed in yellow, while players on the Chief of Defence staff squad are seen wearing black

Members of the Nigeria Unconquered team can be seen here on the left, dressed in yellow, while players on the Chief of Defence staff squad are seen wearing black

The Duke was all smiles as he got stuck in and battled hard in front of a delighted audience

The Duke was all smiles as he got stuck in and battled hard in front of a delighted audience

Harry's Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel

Harry’s Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel

Guests at the lunch were able to choose from five different menus including special fried rice, fish fillet sauce and jollof rice.

There was cow offal with ofada sauce or if you they were reluctant to try the traditional Nigerian menu they could opt for spaghetti bolognese or grilled chicken.

A dance troupe entertained guests with music and rhythmic drumming with Harry and Meghan tapping and swaying to the beat.

A giant poster on the stage was perhaps not the best choice as it featured a rather stern looking Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

During the lunch Abike Dabiri-Erewa of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission gave a warm tribute to Meghan and her west African heritage.