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Duke and Duchess of Sussex release details of Southern-African tour

Updated | By Nokukhanya Mntambo

With less than three weeks to go, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced the details to their upcoming Southern-African tour.

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They will start their tour in Cape Town where they will meet with Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu, among others. 


 


The tour will see the royal couple visiting several neighbouring countries in Southern African in a bid to raise awareness about women’s and girls’ rights, mental health, HIV/AIDS and the environment on the continent.


 


They will then return to South Africa and meet with the widow of the former President Nelson Mandela, Graça Machel.


 


Prince Harry and Megan Markel's visit is scheduled between September 23 and 2 October.

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Today, we are excited to be able to announce details for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming tour to Africa! 🇿🇦🇧🇼🇦🇴🇲🇼 • In just two weeks, Their Royal Highnesses will embark on this official tour focusing on community, grassroots leadership, women’s and girls’ rights, mental health, HIV/AIDS and the environment. This programme has been many months in the making, and The Duke and Duchess are eager to focus their energies on the great work being done in Southern Africa. From meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu to joining ‘Waves for Change’ on Monwabisi Beach, the South Africa programme will be educational and inspiring. The Duke is especially proud to continue the legacy left by his mother with her work in Angola as he joins Halo Trust again in an effort to rid the world of landmines. HRH will also travel to Malawi where he will check in on the British Army’s partnership with African Parks and will be working on the ground supporting local communities. The Duke is particularly proud to be able to deliver an exciting new initiative, a Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy three-country partnership which he designed and consulted with Governments in Namibia, Botswana and Angola to protect forest and wildlife corridors around the Okavango Delta. The Duchess will be working with local organisations to promote women and girls’ health and education, entrepreneurship and leadership. With such a textured culture and history, Their Royal Highnesses are grateful for the opportunity to connect with those on the ground in Southern Africa and to be inspired by the work being done and learn how they can be better supported. As President and Vice President of The Queens Commonwealth Trust and The Duke’s role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, The Duke and Duchess cannot wait to meet with young leaders mobilising change and adding to the beauty of these Commonwealth countries 🇿🇦🇧🇼🇦🇴🇲🇼 • “We look forward to seeing you soon!” • Photo ©️ PA images / Tim Graham - Getty Images / @Sentebale /@AfricanParksNetwork / @YouthAlert

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A statement released by the family said: "This will be Their Royal Highnesses’ first official tour as a family. Not only will this visit serve as an opportunity for The Duke and Duchess to highlight many of the causes they have been involved with for many years, it will demonstrate a modern UK-Africa partnership in action."

 

On the last day of the tour, the couple will visit a Johannesburg township where they will meet with inspiring local youth, entrepreneurs.

 

Read full statement below:

Duke and Duchess of Sussex release details Southern-African tour by Jacaranda FM News on Scribd

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