The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have landed in Morocco for the start of a three-day visit to the North African country - and are expected to stay as guests of the King of Morocco in one of his palatial royal residences tonight.
Harry, 34, and Meghan, 37, who wore a Valentino dress, landed in Casablanca on a commercial flight this evening and were welcomed to the country by Britain's ambassador to Morocco Thomas Reilly.
Mr Reilly said he was ‘hugely excited’ about the couple’s visit, which is designed to strengthen ties between the UK and Morocco and highlight the work being done to improve access to education, particularly among young girls in rural communities.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who wore a Valentino dress, are welcomed by officials at Casablanca Airport in Morocco this evening. The couple are in Morocco to visit projects which aim to strengthen the role of women in society as well as programmes tackling mental health challenges
The couple (pictured) were greeted by the British Ambassador to Morocco Thomas Reilly and his wife Alix. Prince Harry then inspected a Guard of Honour at the airport. Meghan wore a flowing red Valentino dress covering her bump for the arrival
An Honour Guard prepares for the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex in Morocco this evening. The couple are expected to stay as guests of the King of Morocco in one of his palatial royal residences tonight
Harry and Meghan landed in Casablanca on a commercial flight this evening to start a tour of the country on behalf of the British government. An Honour Guard is pictured preparing to welcome the couple to the country
Harry and Meghan, who wore a Valentino dress, were welcomed to the country by Britain's ambassador to Morocco Thomas Reilly. An Honour Guard was also in place for their arrival this evening
It is understood that Harry, 34 and his pregnant wife, Meghan, 37, will be staying as guests of King Mohammed VI in one of his palatial private residences this evening.
King Mohammed is Morocco's leading businessman and banker. The Moroccan Royal Family has one of the largest fortunes in the world, estimated to be in the region of £4 billion.
Although it has not been officially confirmed that they are meeting the King himself, it is known that they will be meeting various members of the ruling royal family over the next few days, including, it is anticipated, the Crown Prince, Moulay Hassan, 15.
Officials could not say whether the couple would meet the King’s wife, Princess Lalla Salma.
It is understood that Harry, 34 and his pregnant wife, Meghan, 37, will be staying as guests of King Mohammed VI (pictured earlier this month) in one of his palatial private residences
The Moroccan Royal Family has one of the largest fortunes in the world, estimated to be in the region of £4 billion. The Royal Palace in Rabat is pictured
It is known the royal couple will be meeting various members of the ruling royal family over the next few days, including, it is anticipated, the Crown Prince, Moulay Hassan, 15. Officials could not say whether the couple would meet the King’s wife, Princess Lalla Salma
Mystery surrounds her whereabouts after she reportedly divorced the king last year, although nothing has been confirmed by the royal court.
After an official arrival tonight, the couple will enjoy a quiet evening before heading up into the Atlas Mountains tomorrow, where they will tour educational projects and Meghan will receive a traditional henna design on her right hand.
A spokesperson for The Duke and Duchess said: ‘Their Royal Highnesses are very much looking forward to the visit and are grateful to their hosts and the British Embassy for arranging such an interesting programme.
'They are particularly pleased that they will have the opportunity to meet so many young Moroccans over the next few days.’
Full address from the British Ambassador to Morocco, Thomas Reilly, who is 'hugely excited' for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex this evening
Thank you for coming and for your interest in this Royal Visit. It is hugely exciting to have TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex here for the next few days, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to showcase the vital roles that that girl’s education and youth empowerment are playing in shaping Modern Morocco.
When we began planning for this visit, I had a very clear view in my mind of the story we wanted this visit to tell. It is the same story that we have been telling consistently at this Embassy about Morocco since my arrival here 20 months ago, and in a fortunate stroke of serendipity, we have found that this story fits with interests close to TRH’s hearts.
British Ambassador to Morocco, Thomas Reilly (pictured), said he was ‘hugely excited’ about the couple’s visit, which is designed to strengthen ties between the UK and Morocco
This official visit by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will highlight Morocco’s focus on women’s empowerment, girls’ education, inclusivity, and the encouragement of social entrepreneurship.
From a girls education project in the High Atlas Mountains, to programmes working with children with disabilities and young people with mental health challenges, to meeting with young social entrepreneurs. TRH will be shown first hand the transformational impact of community based programmes and Morocco’s changing social attitudes towards women.
So what is the story of this country?
Morocco came through the turbulent times of The Arab Spring in better shape than many of its neighbours. The King had already been pursuing a programme of modernisation and reform before 2011, which meant that, under His leadership, the country was well-placed to respond to the popular protests. And its economic and political stability since then is due to that response.
But Morocco continues to modernise fast. It has impressive infrastructure. It is home to Africa’s first TGV. The Tangier-Med Port has seen unparalleled growth in its ten years of existence (and has just tripled its dock-size). The Noor renewable energy centre in the desert by Ouarzazate is the largest of its kind in the world. And Morocco has a strategic vision for development into and with the rest of the African Continent. Casablanca Finance City is designed to attract financial and business service companies to use Morocco as their African hub. OCP is developing fertilisers for use in Sub-Saharan arid and desert conditions.
But Morocco is determined that its modernisation must not be at the expense of its links to its past. So it has used many parts of its traditions as a means of modernisation. Horses have a special significance in Moroccan culture, and, in some places, the mule remains the mainstay of local transport. So as Modern Morocco increasingly integrates disabled people into daily life, it is experimenting with equine-therapy programmes fordisabled children, disadvantaged youths and young adults with mental illnesses.
Women have traditionally played a vital role in Moroccan society. A focus on improving access to secondary education for girls (especially in rural areas) and better vocational training for women is recognition that improved education, releasing a woman’s human growth and developmental potential, is essential for sustainable economic growth. There is much more to do in this arena. But it is clear that attitudes are changing fast - as demonstrated by the influential role that women are increasingly playing in Modern Morocco’s sporting, social, political, commercial and cultural scenes.
After an official arrival tonight, the couple will enjoy a quiet evening before heading up into the Atlas Mountains tomorrow (pictured), where they will tour educational projects and Meghan will receive a traditional henna design on her right hand
Morocco’s traditional artisan crafts and cuisine are recognised internationally. And Modern Morocco is determined to protect and develop those ancient crafts whilst encouraging its young to be more entrepreneurial in making and marketing them. An increase in entrepreneurial spirit will help diversify and increase the dynamism of Modern Morocco’s economy, creating employment and raising living standards.
Lastly, this visit is an important opportunity to promote the strong relationship between the British and Moroccan people. The UK stands with you, Morocco as your equal partner on this journey. We will work with you to help maintain and promote your stability, highlight your success and encourage you as we continue together down the road of this exciting modernising journey
I would like to thank His Majesty The Moroccan King for the incredible generosity and grace he has shown us and for all the help the Moroccan Government and local authorities have given us in preparing for this Visit.
It has been such fun preparing for this visit and there has been such a build-up of excitement over the last couple of weeks. We hope TRH enjoy their visit as much as we have enjoyed preparing it for them. I hope they find it useful, illuminating and educational – Morocco has so much to offer – commercially, culturally and politically.
But beyond that, I hope that this visit will open up new avenues and potential areas of cooperation and partnership between our two countries. And I hope that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will come back to spend longer visiting the other parts of this most intriguing country.
Meghan's Moroccan weekend: Duchess will join a cooking class and meet children having equine therapy during whirlwind tour
The couple will depart on February 23 and spend a busy three days carrying out official engagements in Morocco
The couple will depart on Saturday and spend a busy three days carrying out official engagements in Morocco, before returning to the UK on Monday.
On their arrival to Casablanca airport Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, will be welcomed by the British Ambassador to Morocco and his wife before inspecting a Guard of Honour.
The couple will spend day two of their tour visiting various schools in the small town of Asni, before attending a reception hosted by British Ambassador, Thomas Reilly.
Monday, the third and final day of their tour, will be spent meeting children with special needs, before visiting a cooking demonstration, a traditional Moroccan arts and crafts display and attending a horse grooming session at an equestrian facility.
Saturday, February 23
The Duke and Duchess will depart London and arrive in Morocco following a three hours and 20 minute journey by plane.
They will be greeted by the British Ambassador to Morocco, Thomas Reilly, and his wife Alix at Casablanca Airport, before Harry inspects a Guard of Honour.
Sunday, February 24
The Duke and Duchess will visit a boarding house in the town of Asni.
The Moroccan NGO 'Education For All' builds boarding houses for girls aged 12 to 18 to ensure that girls from rural communities in the High Atlas Mountains region are able to access secondary education.
The couple will meet girls living at the boarding house and the housemother, and tour the facilities before a henna ceremony is performed on The Duchess.
They will then visit the local Secondary School meeting students and teachers, before watching children playing football.
On their arrival to Casablanca airport the Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, will be welcomed by the British Ambassador to Morocco and his wife
The royals will continue their busy day with a visit to the original 'Education For All' boarding house where The Duke will invest founder Michael McHugo, with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Mr McHugo was awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list 2019 for services to improving gender equality in education in Morocco.
The Duke and Duchess will then attend a reception hosted by the British Ambassador to Morocco and his wife in Rabat, meeting influential Moroccan women, young entrepreneurs and disabled athletes among others.
Monday February 25
Harry and Meghan will begin their final day with a visit to the Moroccan Royal Federation of Equestrian Sports.
They will learn more about Morocco's developing programme of supporting children with special needs through equine therapy.
The Duke and Duchess will attend a horse grooming session with some of the children, before watching a riding demonstration and meeting trainers and instructors.
The couple will also meet young people from disadvantaged backgrounds as well as a mental health charity and individuals involved.
In the afternoon Harry and Meghan will visit a cooking demonstration where children from under-privileged backgrounds in Rabat will learn traditional Moroccan recipes from one of Morocco's foremost chefs.
The Duke and Duchess will meet disabled children who are working in a specially-designed restaurant in Rabat.
Concluding their packed tour in Rabat, the couple will visit the Andalusian Gardens where they will hear about youth empowerment in Morocco from a number of young social entrepreneurs.
The couple will see traditional Moroccan arts and crafts on display in the walled public garden amid exotic plants, flowers and fruit trees, before returning to England.
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