Prince Harry's Heartwarming Southern Africa Tour Kicks Off In Lesotho

• Prince Harry started his visit to Southern Africa with a stop in Lesotho on October 1
• The royal's journey will last until Friday, traveling without Meghan Markle
• Lesotho and South Africa gave him a rousing welcome, filled with excitement and joy

South Africa is fast becoming the go-to destination for high-profile international visits. Among the latest illustrious guests is none other than the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, who touched down in Maseru, Lesotho, kicking off his southern African tour on Tuesday, October 1. The excitement surrounding his visit has been palpable, with supporters turning out in droves to catch a glimpse of the royal.

Harry's African Adventure Begins

Prince Harry’s excursion in Southern Africa is scheduled to last until Friday. What's notable about this trip is that he embarked on it solo, leaving Meghan Markle behind in the UK. His first stop in Lesotho set the tone for the rest of his journey, as he was warmly welcomed by the locals. One of the highlights of his visit was meeting Princess Senate Mohato Seeiso, the eldest child of King Letsie III of Lesotho and his wife, Queen 'Masenate Mohato Seeiso. A photo shared on her Instagram Story captured the royal duo sharing a pleasant lunch together.

The Princess described the occasion by saying:

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"I had the pleasure of hosting the Duke of Sussex today [1 October] for lunch."

Harry wasn’t the only royal making waves in Lesotho. Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso, who joined Harry in the country as part of their charity, Sentebale, also played a significant role in the visit. Together, they spent time at Sentebale's Mamohato Children’s Centre, where they later sat around a bonfire under the starry African night sky. This charity, founded in 2006, is close to Harry's heart, and he spoke passionately about its impact during his stay.

In a video clip capturing Harry’s reflections, he said:

"...the bonus or the positivity of that is the fact that stigma is being broken down in this country and also in Botswana, and we're hitting the targets. Not just in Sentebale but in general."

Prince Seeiso echoed these sentiments, saying:

"So, this whole journey of Sentebale started from that element of having experienced... having come to the motherland. He [Prince Harry] is now my younger brother, Mohale — the warrior. Experiencing, breathing the same air, and eating the same food as the children, herdboys, and shepherds inspired this dream to come to where we are now."

The duo also visited Prime Minister Sam Matekane in Maseru on October 2 before heading to South Africa. Prime Minister Matekane expressed his delight at Harry's return to Lesotho, posting:

"I’m pleased to welcome Prince Harry back to Lesotho today. His commitment through Sentebale has been invaluable to our nation. As we celebrate 58 years of independence, I look forward to continued collaboration on youth empowerment and health."

While details of Prince Harry's full itinerary in South Africa, his first visit in five years, have yet to be revealed, anticipation is building as fans and supporters eagerly await his arrival.

Harry's Return: A Warm Welcome from His Fans

The response to Prince Harry's visit has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans and supporters extending heartfelt messages of welcome. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions from social media:

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@sannetje_26 expressed her delight, writing:

"Love to see Harry back with his real family."

@Twiggli shared her excitement, saying:

"Wish I could meet him when you bring him to South Africa. I love the guy. His commitment to service is unmatched."

@LizHolcomb added her voice to the chorus of support:

"Thanks to all of you for caring about and being family to a nice guy in need of that!"

As Prince Harry continues his tour, the warmth and enthusiasm from the people of Southern Africa are sure to leave a lasting impression on the royal and everyone following his journey.