The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a moving video to thank the continent for the “incredible” 10 day trip – which saw the royal couple learn about local charity projects, strengthen the UK’s partnership with Africa and empower young women. Meghan and Harry arrived in Cape Town on September 23 and were given a rousing reception. Meghan, 38, even showed off her moves and danced with young performers in the town of Nyanga.

On day three of their first oversees trip as family, Meghan and Harry gave their son Archie his first public appearance when he met the Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

The royals travelled 15,000 miles across Africa with Harry going on solo trips to Botswana, Angola and Malawi.

In an Instagram post on their official SussexRoyal account the Meghan and Harry reflected upon their remarkable trip.

The statement read: “The Royal Tour to Southern Africa has come to an end, but The Duke and Duchess have had the opportunity to look back on an incredible 10 days through South Africa, Botswana, Angola and Malawi. Thank you for following along!

“Their Royal Highness’s journey took them 15,000 miles across southern Africa where they we’re greeted by so many amazing people along the way.

“They witnessed the great partnership between the UK and Africa, met local community groups, leaders, and youth and elders, who all imparted knowledge and inspiration.”

The Duke of Sussex went onto meet many local community groups including the charity Sentebale in Botswana – where he planted trees with local children who have been affected by HIV.

During his visit to Angola the Duke also followed in the footsteps of his late mother Princess Diana when he visited The Halo Trust – a de-mining charity made famous by the Princess of Wales.

The royal statement added: “During their tour, The Duke and Duchess unveiled three new Queens Commonwealth Canopy projects, protecting forests and planting trees, and worked with the British Government to announce investment of £8m in technology and skills in the region.

“The Duke traveled to Angola to focus on the ongoing mission to rid the world of landmines, an extension of the work that was pioneered by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

“The Duchess announced gender grants from the Association of Commonwealth Universities to improve access to higher education for women, as well as four scholarships for students studying across the commonwealth.”

Meghan and Harry paid tribute to the local community who made them feel so welcome and “were struck by the spirit and generosity from every community they visited”.

Harry also shared a very personal message about the need to pass on the “value of the natural world, the value of community and friendship” to his five-month-old son and inspire the next generation.

The post added: “Throughout this trip they were able to join an important and essential conversation about the rights of women and girls – not isolated to Southern Africa, but also globally.

“Throughout this visit, The Duke and Duchess were struck by the spirit and generosity from every community they visited.

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“Speaking to young entrepreneurs in Tembisa, a township in Johannesburg, The Duke said: ‘As I raise my own son, I want to make sure that what I’ve learned here – the value of the natural world, the value of community and friendship – is something that I can pass on to him’.

“Thank you to everyone who supported from afar, and those who have followed along the way! We hope you enjoy this wrap up video to the tune of a wonderful song by The Soweto Gospel Choir, a favourite of The Duke and Duchess.”

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