Prince Harry meets the Princess of Lesotho during his solo South Africa trip without Meghan
Prince Harry, dressed casually in a white shirt, jeans, and a dark jacket, was pictured with Princess Senate Seeiso of Lesotho as he began his visit to South Africa for his charity, Sentebale. The image, shared on Instagram by the Princess, shows the two posing together, with Harry's arm around her. In the post, Princess Seeiso expressed her pleasure at hosting the lunch, reflecting the close relationship they share through their charity work.
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Prince Harry was seen posing with his arm around Princess Senate Seeiso in an image shared by the African royal on Instagram - hours after he flew to the UK |
Harry’s visit to Lesotho continues his dedication to Sentebale, which he co-founded to support vulnerable youth in southern Africa.
Prince Harry's trip to Lesotho and South Africa highlights another period spent away from his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet. Meghan did not accompany him on this visit, nor did she join him during his brief stay in the UK.
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Harry's trip to Lesotho and South Africa appears to mark another week away from his wife Meghan. Pictured: The couple in Colombia in August
Harry was in London for the WellChild Awards, an event that is personally significant to him, as it honors the bravery of some of Britain's most inspiring children. Despite his proximity to Buckingham Palace and his brother Prince William’s residence, there is no indication that Harry met with his father, King Charles, or his brother during his visit. It seems Harry did not stay in a royal property during his time in London and left shortly after the awards for his charity work in South Africa.
Sentebale continues to be a central focus for Harry, with his current visit aimed at supporting events promoting youth digital and economic inclusion in Africa. This trip reaffirms Harry's longstanding dedication to the charity's mission, which began during his gap year in Lesotho.
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The Duke of Sussex, Patron of WellChild, arriving for the annual WellChild Awards in London
Prince Harry's visit to Lesotho brings together business leaders, philanthropists, and local stakeholders to further the goals of Sentebale, particularly focusing on the digital and economic inclusion of Africa's youth. His work through the charity continues to address issues close to his heart, particularly in empowering the next generation in the region.
Despite not having seen his wife, Meghan Markle, or their children, Archie and Lilibet, for over ten days due to his recent engagements in New York, Meghan is not expected to join him on this trip. Harry's busy schedule has included various events, such as one in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana.
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Harry chatting with Noah Nicholson, six, and his mother at the WellChild awards
During his recent stop in London for the WellChild Awards, Harry stayed at a hotel just two miles from Buckingham Palace and within close distance to his brother, Prince William's home. However, no meetings or reconciliation with his father, King Charles, or brother, Prince William, appear to have taken place, suggesting ongoing tensions within the family.
A spokesman for Prince Harry declined to comment on whether any meetings with his family were planned during his brief visit to the UK. However, it is understood that no such reconciliation occurred on this trip, which is his third visit to Britain since May 2024. The lack of interaction with his father, King Charles, or his brother, Prince William, continues to signal ongoing tensions within the family.
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The Duke of Sussex, who turned 40 earlier this month, was at a central London hotel just two miles from Buckingham Palace
Sentebale, the charity at the heart of Harry's current trip to Lesotho and South Africa, holds deep personal significance for him. The charity was born out of Harry’s transformative experience in 2004, when he spent two months in Lesotho during his gap year. At just 19 years old, he encountered children orphaned by AIDS, others dealing with trauma, and young herd boys living in harsh conditions in remote mountain areas. This experience left a lasting impression on Harry and led him to co-found Sentebale in 2006 alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, aiming to support the vulnerable youth of southern Africa. Today, Sentebale continues to address critical social and health challenges, including the impact of HIV.
Prince Harry's connection to Lesotho traces back to 2004, when he was invited to the country by Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, a friend of Harry’s mentor, former Army officer Mark Dyer. This formative trip played a pivotal role in inspiring Harry to co-found the charity Sentebale in 2006. Originally focused on supporting vulnerable children and those affected by HIV in Lesotho, the charity has since expanded into Botswana, broadening its reach across southern Africa.
Sentebale’s work focuses on four key areas:
1. Strengthening the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people living with or affected by HIV.
2. Providing access to essential health and social services.
3. Promoting youth advocacy, empowering young people to raise their voices on important issues.
4. Helping individuals build skills and livelihoods to improve their economic opportunities.
Sentebale's expansion and mission reflect Harry's dedication to creating meaningful change for young people in the region. As of now, there has been no comment from Archewell regarding Harry’s ongoing trip.
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