Harry’s Remarks About Meghan’s Nigerian Roots Met With Silence at Invictus Games

Prince Harry, in his opening speech at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, made a playful comment about his wife Meghan Markle's Nigerian heritage.

However, his remarks did not receive the enthusiastic response he may have expected.

The majority of the audience remained silent, leaving Harry's comment hanging in the air.

During his seven-minute speech, Harry welcomed the Nigerian team to their first games for disabled and wounded military veterans.

He then mentioned that matters at home would be more competitive, alluding to Meghan's newfound connection to Nigeria.

According to Harry, Meghan recently discovered that she is of Nigerian descent and will be cheering for Nigeria at the Invictus Games this year.

Meghan had previously revealed on her Archetypes podcast that she had discovered her Nigerian heritage through a genealogy investigation.

She shared this information with her audience during an episode titled “Appending the Angry Black Woman Myth.”

However, Meghan's claim of being 43% Nigerian has been met with skepticism due to questions surrounding the accuracy of her genealogy test results.

Given Meghan's predominantly Caucasian heritage on her father's side and less than 100% African ancestry on her mother's side, some argue that her sudden embrace of her Nigerian roots appears inauthentic.

This skepticism was evident in the audience's lack of reaction to Harry's remark.

The news of Meghan's 43% Nigerian heritage quickly spread on social media, with many users mocking her for allegedly lying about her roots.

Some questioned the validity of her claim, emphasizing that her parentage consists of 50% Caucasian and 50% African American, making it unlikely for her to be 43% Nigerian alone.

Others criticized Meghan for trashing her own family and her husband's family and called into question the evidence supporting her claim.

The reaction to Harry's remark highlights the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Meghan and her public image.

Critics argue that Harry's belief in Meghan's claim serves as further proof of his gullibility.

Some even drew comparisons to previous instances where Harry believed unsubstantiated claims made by Meghan, such as her alleged pregnancy without proof or her communication with his late mother.

Meghan's interest in her Nigerian roots is a recent development, considering that she had identified differently for most of her life.

While some may view this newfound connection as significant, others remain skeptical.

The debate surrounding Meghan's heritage and the authenticity of her claims continues to generate discussion and controversy.

As the Invictus Games proceed, it remains to be seen whether Meghan will actively support Team Nigeria or if her Nigerian heritage will play any role in the competition.

Regardless, Harry's playful remark about Meghan's roots has sparked a broader conversation about identity, authenticity, and the complexities of heritage in today's society.