Published 14:33 IST, September 27th 2019
Prince Harry says Bostwana gives him a 'sense of escapism' and purpose
Prince Harry revealed that Bostwana is very dear to his heart especially because it worked as his escape after the demise of his late mother Princess Diana.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently on their royal tour in Africa which began on September 23. Prince Harry recently revealed that Bostwana is very dear to his heart especially because it worked as his escape after the demise of his mother Princess Diana. The Duke reminisced about Africa being his second home. He also revealed during his short visit to Bostwana that the place gave him a “sense of escapism” and a “real sense of purpose” for nearly fifteen years. Prince Harry confessed that he has made the closest friends there, over the years.
The Connection
After arriving by the banks of the Chobe river, the 35-year-old royal said he arrived there immediately after the loss of his mother in 1997 and therefore he is “deeply connected” to Bostwana and to Africa. Earlier, on Thursday, the Duke of Sussex also talked about the need to save the planet. He stressed that it is an “emergency” and also a race against time which humanity is currently losing. Prince Harry also believes that there is no excuse for ignoring or not being aware of the part of “undeniable science”. The facts about climate situations nad its increasing emergency have been here for last 30 or 40 years and according to The Duke they are only growing more stronger.
Mother's legacy
Prince Harry has been believed to lead his mother's legacy and working over the years and will also visit Angola during the Royal couple's tour. The Duke also disclosed his connection with Bostwana when he took his wife, former Meghan Markle to the place for her birthday even before they were married. In addition to that, Prince Harry also proposed to his wife with an engagement ring which has a special center stone that belonged to Princess Diana. She died in a car accident on August 31, 1997, in Paris. Even during her lifetime, she visited Africa many times and months before her demise, she walked through an active minefield in Angola. The international treaty against landmines was signed just a few years after she passed away.
(With inputs from ANI)
Updated 18:04 IST, September 27th 2019