English is one of the official languages in Botswana but the other is Setswana and it is a lingua franca in the country. Sources have told The Daily Mirror that the couple are learning the language which also has official status in Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Harry visited Botswana as part of the recent royal tour of Africa.

It is understood Harry has a deep emotional connection to the country which has influenced the decision to build a retreat there.

A source said: “They would love to build a traditional bush lodge, constructed by locals, bringing work and trade to the land.

“There has also been talk of a local school being built as well.

“Most importantly they want somewhere where they have complete privacy and will not be disturbed.”

The nation’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has given approval to the plans.

Around five million people speak Setswana throughout the southern Africa region in which Botswana is located.

Speaking about Botswana, Harry previously said: “This is where I feel more like myself than anywhere else in the world.”

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Botswana declared independence from Britain in 1966.

It was the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland from 1885.

Botswana has often been cited to be one of the most stable countries in Africa.

Harry is said to be a fan of Meno A Kwena.

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This is a remote bush camp on the western edge of the Makadikgadi Pans national park.

It costs nearly £1,000 a night to stay there.

Meghan’s engagement ring includes a diamond from Botswana.

Meghan and Harry welcomed their first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in May this year.

The Mirror’s source said: “Harry loves the idea of Archie spending a lot of his childhood in the country as it has been such a healing and beautiful place for him.”

Harry’s first visit came after the tragic death of his mother Princess Diana in 1997.

Archie is currently seventh in the line of succession.

He is the heir apparent to his father’s titles.

His parents opted not to use one of his father’s subsidiary titles for him.

Instead, they wish for him to grow up as a private citizen.

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