The Duke of Sussex undertook a day of engagements in Malawi today and was joined by the Duchess of Sussex at one point over Skype.
Harry was visiting the Nalikule College of Education to meet with young women who are supported in their educational pursuits through UKAid bursaries from the Campaign for Female Education when he introduced Meghan.
[getty src=”1177917295″ width=”594″ height=”404″ tld=”ca”]Harry said, “I know there’s somebody else you’d far rather hear from than me, hopefully, if technology doesn’t fail us, you may see somebody on the screen,” just before Meghan appeared over Skype to applause from the crowd gathered.
Meghan then spoke to the women, saying, “We’re just so proud as president, and vice-president of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, that we can support you in everything that you do because we cannot begin to express how valuable and vital that work is, we’re just incredibly proud to be part of it.
[getty src=”1177916542″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”ca”]“I wish I could be with you, we’re in South Africa right now. Archie’s taking a nap. I’m with you in spirit.”
Ahead of the Duke of Sussex’s visit, the Campaign for Female Education’s Executive Director, Angelina Murimirwa, said in a press release that “I hope The Duke of Sussex is ready for a rousing welcome! We can’t wait to update His Royal Highness on CAMA’s leadership in reaching the most excluded girls, ensuring they can go to school, learn, grow in confidence, and succeed. There’s so much news to share.”
The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust supports CAMA, and Meghan Skyped in in her role as Patron of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
[getty src=”1177916558″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”ca”]Per the Sussex Royal Instagram account, “These CAMA women are part of a major network across Africa, which has 140,000 members and 17,500 in Malawi alone. These positive female role models, leaders and entrepreneurs, are working to lift their communities out of poverty. Money distributed by CAMA goes directly to each of their alumni, who then use their own resources to support another three children to attend school.
“As President and Vice President of the QCT, The Duke and Duchess both believe in the power of education to empower young girls, and change society as a whole.”
Following his engagement with CAMA, Prince Harry travelled to meet the President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika, who Buckingham Palace notes he has met multiple times in a private capacity, but it was the first time they were meeting officially.
President Mutharika presented the Duke with a large green book entitled Together as a gift for their meeting.
Harry attended a reception Sunday evening at the British High Commissioner’s residence to meet representatives from Malawi who work in education, wildlife conservation and charitable causes.
[getty src=”1177916211″ width=”594″ height=”396″ tld=”ca”]Tomorrow, the Duke of Sussex continues his visit to Malawi with a series of engagements.
