Prince Harry paid a surprise visit to Africa on Wednesday, ahead of his upcoming trip to the UK and Germany with Meghan Markle next month.
The Duke of Sussex, 37, was photographed at Vilankulo . airport. The next day, People confirmed Harry traveled to the continent in his role as president of African Parks, a non-profit conservation organization that manages national parks across the continent.
Harry has “hosted and co-hosted a group of U.S. officials, conservationists and philanthropists as they explore wildlife refuges and natural areas,” his spokesperson told the outlet.
The royal took over the role in 2017, a year after he started working with African Parks.
Last month Harry spoke at the United Nations about climate change and mentioned his love for Africa.
“Since I first visited Africa at the age of 13, I have always found hope in the continent. In fact, it has been my lifeline for most of my life,” he said in the July speech.
“It’s where I’m closest to my [late] mother, [Princess Diana]and sought comfort after she died, and where I knew I had found a soul mate in my wife.”
Harry and Markle, 41, brought their now 3-year-old son Archie to Africa in September 2019, marking the little one’s first and only royal tour.
Four months later, they announced their decision to “step back” from their duties as senior members of the royal family.
They moved to California in March 2020 after spending some time in Canada.
The couple, who resigned all their royal duties in February, have since welcomed 1-year-old daughter Lilibet.
The family of four made their first trip across the pond together since Megxit in June to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee.
Harry will be back in England in September with the “Suits” alum, with an extra stop in Germany.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to be visiting several charities close to their hearts in early September,” a spokesperson for the duo told Vidak For Congress on Monday.