Prince Harry was spotted in Mozambique this week, where he was on a previously unannounced trip.
All we had to go off until now were theories as to why he was there, but these turned out to be fairly well founded.
A rep for the Duke of Sussex has now confirmed that the royal is on the continent to promote conservation efforts.
"Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is welcoming and co-hosting a group of U.S. officials, conservationists, and philanthropists as they tour protected wildlife and nature areas in Mozambique in his capacity as President of African Parks, a non-profit conservation group that manages national parks across the continent," they told NBC News (via E!).
Royal reporter Omid Scobie filled his Twitter followers in on some additional details. "As already seen in tweet sightings, Prince Harry is in Vilankulos, Mozambique," he wrote, adding, "Those U.S. officials co-hosted by Harry included a delegation of congressmen led by Senator @ChrisCoons. They learned about conservation efforts at the Bazaruto Archipelago National Park—the first marine reserve to fall under @AfricanParks' management."
Prince Harry has regularly visited Africa over the years, starting at age 13, when he followed his father Prince Charles there on an official visit.
It's an emotional place for the duke, because his late mother Princess Diana had a deep fondness for the continent, and it's also where he and Meghan Markle took a trip together in the early stages of their relationship. The royal couple notably conducted a royal tour there in 2019, which marked the last time Harry was able to visit until now.
His time in Mozambique comes just weeks before he and his wife are scheduled to visit the U.K. and Germany for a series of charity events.
-
Matthew McConaughey on the "Pact" He Made With Wife CamilaHe had to do what was right for him.
-
Jay Cutler Is Engaged Again, Just as Kristin Cavallari Addresses Affair Rumors From Their MarriageThey split in 2020.
-
Elle Macpherson Recalls Drinking Vodka From Shattered BottleThe model details her struggle with alcohol use in her new memoir.
-
Prince Harry Gets a Bad Tattoo by Jelly Roll in Hilarious New Invictus Games Video: 'Oh, Sh*t!'"You wouldn't want nobody else doing this but me."
-
Prince Harry Makes Surprise Appearance at Major Sporting Event—And Shares What Position He'd Play in FootballThe Duke of Sussex promoted his upcoming Invictus Games.
-
Meghan Markle's $6,050 Pendant Pays Tribute to Her "Angels" Prince Archie and Princess LilibetThe engraved necklace features an adorable reference to the Duchess of Sussex's children.
-
Meghan Markle's 5 Best Royal Re-WearsThe Duchess of Sussex knows what works.
-
Queen Camilla Has Helped King Charles "Loosen Up," But He Appears "Tense" Without Her"He was quite a nervous man... Camilla has been a catalyst for change."
-
Meghan Markle Proves the Little Black Corset Should Be a Holiday Party Staple While Supporting Her Friend's New Haircare LineThe Duchess of Sussex is an investor in Highbrow Hippie haircare.
-
King Charles Might Change Some of Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Rituals as He's Less Traditional"I don't think Charles will exactly rip up the rule book, but there's a strong chance he'll loosen some of the rules."
-
Princess Diana's Former Chauffeur Reflects on Her Death for the First Time After Being Fired"She died believing I had betrayed her and that's something I can't ever forget or forgive."
