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By James Crawford-Smith
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Meghan Markle set the tone for her visit to Nigeria this month with a wardrobe of chic and patriotic looks that featured their usual layered symbolism.
Her trip with Prince Harry, which occurred between May 10 and 12, was dubbed by British news outlets as an "unofficial" royal tour since Harry and Meghan split from the monarchy four years ago.
The duke and duchess were invited to make the trip by Nigeria's chief of defense staff, General Christopher Musa. It included a number of engagements, such as meetings with veterans and charities connected with Harry's Invictus Games tournament, receptions with officials, and a women's-centric speaking engagement for Meghan.
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Throughout the trip, Meghan displayed her flair in her hairstyling, jewelry, accessories and clothing. Below, Newsweek examines Meghan's Nigeria visit wardrobe, look by look.
Day 1: The Lightway Academy, Abuja
The couple's first public event in Nigeria was a visit to the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.
Harry and Meghan spoke with the academy's children about mental health and sat in on lessons. The couple's Archewell Foundation has supported the facility.
For the visit, Meghan wore a dress from the American designer Heidi Merrick, fittingly called the "Windsor" model. Harry and Meghan, who married at St. George's Chapel in the precinct of Windsor Castle, lived for a period in Frogmore Cottage in Windsor Great Park.
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Day 1: Defense Headquarters, Abuja
The couple attended an official meeting with Musa, the country's top-ranking military official, later in the day.
For the occasion, Meghan opted for a classic white pantsuit from Altuzarra. Both Meghan and her sister-in-law, Kate, are fans of tailored pantsuits. The royals have worn multiple cuts and colors in recent years, with the Princess of Wales wearing a considerable number in 2023.
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Day 2: Nigeria Unconquered Sitting Volleyball, Abuja
On the second day of the trip, the couple attended a sitting volleyball game held by Nigeria Unconquered, the charity that oversees Nigeria's participation in the Invictus Games.
Meghan opted for a Johanna Ortiz dress, which was similar in style to an all-gold strapless model from the same designer that she wore in May 2023 to an awards show in New York.
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Day 2: Women in Leadership Event, Abuja
For a panel discussion at a Women in Leadership event held in Abuja, Meghan added a pop of color to her wardrobe.
The duchess wore a red dress with a fluted skirt panel designed by Oríré, a Nigerian fashion brand. She styled it with her classic chignon hairstyle and gold jewelry.
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Day 2: Nigerian Defense Headquarters Reception, Abuja
For an evening reception at the Nigerian Defense Headquarters in Abuja, Meghan turned to the Australian fashion brand St. Agni, opting for an all-white, strapless column dress styled with a diamond cross pendant necklace.
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Day 3: Basketball at Ilupeju Senior Grammar School, Lagos
On the third day of the visit, Meghan paid a fashion tribute to her host nation, making use of a traditional textile she had been gifted during the trip.
Meghan and Harry attended a basketball game at Ilupeju Senior Grammar School in Lagos. The duchess wore a white blouse and striped wrap known in Nigeria as an aso oke.
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Day 3: Meeting With Lagos State Governor, Lagos
The couple met with Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, later in the day.
Meghan wore a canary yellow Carolina Herrera gown, which she was photographed in while pregnant with Princess Lilibet in 2021.
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Day 3: Charity Polo Match, Lagos
For a charity polo game hosted in Lagos by Nigeria Unconquered, Meghan once again turned to Johanna Ortiz for an evening dress in neutral shades.
The duchess accessorized her outfit with a pair of coral earrings and a crystal "evil eye" bracelet.
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James Crawford-Smith is Newsweek*'s royal reporter, based in London. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) at @jrcrawfordsmith and read his stories on* Newsweek*'s The Royals Facebook page.*
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