Harry and Meghan hint there are more quasi-royal tours in the pipeline as they thank Nigeria for 'the first of many memorable trips'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hinted that they are planning more quasi-royal tours in future after thanking Nigeria for the 'first of many memorable trips'.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been flying back to California after leaving Abuja yesterday following a three-day visit to the country at the military's invitation.

And the couple hailed their time in Nigeria as 'unforgettable' in a press release on Sussex.com today following the visit related to Harry's Invictus Games competition.

Their statement added: 'The Duke and Duchess would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all the event organisers, military officials and the whole Nigerian community for their tremendous hospitality and the first of many memorable trips.'

But the Sussexes did not mention the news emerging overnight that their Archewell Foundation had been listed as 'delinquent' for failing to submit annual records.

This was the eighth press release issued on Sussex.com about the couple's Nigeria trip which took them to Abuja and Lagos and ran last week from Friday until Sunday.

Harry and Meghan are thought to have flown from Abuja to London Heathrow yesterday before heading onto Los Angeles to be reunited with their children Archie and Lilibet.

Today, in a press release about their trip coming to end, the Sussexes referred to the reception they received in Lagos and their attendance at a polo match.

The statement said: 'Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex concluded their unforgettable trip to Nigeria with a cultural reception in Lagos and a polo match fundraiser for Nigeria: Unconquered.

'The couple was greeted with a beautiful pre-game parade – a vibrant display of young enthusiasts in polo gear, proudly waving the green and white flags of Nigeria – followed by a procession of older children on horseback, setting the tone for a day filled with sport and spirit.

'The friendly rivalry between the teams, aptly named Duke vs Duchess, added a layer of excitement to the event, with the Duchess's team claiming victory with a score of 5-3. The day was capped off with the couple presenting medals, a gesture of appreciation for the players' prolific talent and dedication.

'The Duke and Duchess would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all the event organisers, military officials and the whole Nigerian community for their tremendous hospitality and the first of many memorable trips.'

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