Royal Couple’s Controversial Appearance at Defence Headquarters Event in Abuja

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently made headlines as they attended a reception at the Defence Headquarters officers' mess in Abuja, where they honored military families and the Widow Association.

The event took place on May 11 amid reports swirling about King Charles supposedly missing an opportunity to meet with his son during Harry's brief visit to the UK.

Despite the speculations, the composed couple maintained their poise as they stood for the rendition of God Save the King, the British national anthem, in a dignified manner, looking straight ahead as the anthem echoed through the venue.

In the presence of Christopher Moussa, the Ian Chief of Defence Staff, military personnel paid their respects by saluting, while fans of the royal family shared their views on the awkward moment when Harry and Meghan stood for the UK national anthem.

Some expressed their discontent, calling for an end to the situation, emphasizing that Prince Harry does not officially represent the United Kingdom or the Crown.

Questions were raised about why Nigeria would play the UK's national anthem for a private citizen who has allegedly betrayed his own country and turned his back on the Crown.

Additionally, Harry's refusal to wear his father's coronation medal was highlighted during the event.

During the reception, Harry and Meghan appeared to decline partaking in the food offered, and the atmosphere at times descended into chaos with a disco beat playing in the background.

As the customary dance commenced, the royal couple declined the invitation to dance with the guests, which was seen as a display of disrespect towards local customs and traditions.

Despite attempts by the hosts, two ladies dressed in vibrant traditional attire, to engage them in the dance, Harry chose to converse with a military gentleman instead, while Meghan seemed uncomfortable, possibly due to her narcissistic tendencies and limitations.

Meghan's behavior further raised eyebrows as she opted out of participating in the customary dance, showcasing a lack of respect for Nigerian customs.

Her actions were perceived as rude, with critics pointing out her failure to understand and integrate with local traditions.

Instead of embracing the opportunity to show respect through a simple dance, Meghan's focus appeared to be more centered on asserting control and garnering attention for personal gain, rather than fostering genuine connections with the Nigerian community.

Notably, Meghan's choice of attire for the event also sparked controversy, as she wore a shoulder-less St. Agi full-length white dress, which some deemed unsuitable for a Muslim country like Nigeria.

The lack of consideration for cultural norms raised concerns, especially given the semi-official nature of the visit and the expectations surrounding diplomatic etiquette.

While Meghan may view her wardrobe choices as a feminist statement, promoting her right to dress freely, such actions were perceived as misguided and out of touch with the host nation's religious and cultural sensitivities.