Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visits the Nyanga Township with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex during their royal tour of South Africa. Photo by Karwai Tang/Wire Image/Getty Images
On Monday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in South Africa for the first day of their ten-day royal tour.
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Their first stop was the Nyanga Township, where they got the opportunity to see a children’s workshop. Whilst there, the couple were encouraged to show off their dancing skills in front of the community.
A video of the royal couple was shared on Twitter, with girls from the Nyanga arts centre performing for them as they arrived in the township.
During their visit, the Duke and Duchess learned more about the work of The Justice Desk, which focuses on youth leadership and women’s rights.
The Duchess was spotted wearing a Justice bracelet, in honour of the work they do.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex show off their dance moves
The royal couple were met with some brilliant dancers as they arrived for the engagement, and it wasn’t long before the women were getting the royals to join in!
Heita! Harry and Meghan have arrived in the Nyanga township for a celebration of community? This first engagement (where they’ll learn more about the work of @TheJusticeDesk) brings together two of the couple’s long-standing interests — youth leadership and women’s rights. pic.twitter.com/FRqJE71Axq
— Omid Scobie (@scobie) September 23, 2019
???? #SussexRoyalTour pic.twitter.com/JeQLhbJCUs
— Omid Scobie (@scobie) September 23, 2019
The Duchess of Sussex was the first to be invited to dance too, with 23-year-old Lilitha Mazana grabbing her for a shimmy.
Prince Harry was also spotted enjoying a dance, much to the delight of a young child in the community – as well as Duchess Meghan!
A quick dance and then off to the next engagement!??♂️??♀️ #SussexRoyalTour pic.twitter.com/FdfTu5pXqP
— Omid Scobie (@scobie) September 23, 2019
Duchess Meghan’s powerful speech
During the visit, the Duchess of Sussex also gave a powerful speech for the community, as everyone gathered around to listen.
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She said: “I do have to say I feel incredibly humbled to be in the presence of all of you as you stand firm in your core values: respect, dignity and equality.”
Video: Meghan makes a powerful speech in Nyanga township: “I’m here as a member of the royal family I’m here with you as a wife, mother, woman, woman of colour and your sister” pic.twitter.com/bCcwH3FhkL
— Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) September 23, 2019
She continued, explaining that while she was there officially as a royal, she was, importantly, there as an individual in her support for the community.
She said, “And just on one personal note, whilst I’m here, with my husband, as a member of the royal family…
“I want you to know that for me, I am here with you as a mother, as a wife, as woman, as a woman of colour and as your sister.”
“…as a woman, as a woman of color and as your sister” – it’s hard to express how historic and powerful these words are. #SussexRoyalTour https://t.co/XVHZDUbFRk
— Maya Wiley (@mayawiley) September 24, 2019
The Duchess of Sussex’s speech seemed to resonate with those in the community, as they all cheered and applauded her words.
We’re looking forward to seeing more exciting updates from the Duke and Duchess, as we’re sure they’ve got plenty more to explore.
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Written by Lucy Buglass, woman&home
