{"id":29716,"date":"2024-05-21T11:35:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/prince-harry-got-goosebumps-over-project-supporting-for-veterans-and-service-personnel-in-nigeria-exclusive\/21\/05\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T11:35:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T15:35:24","slug":"prince-harry-got-goosebumps-over-project-supporting-for-veterans-and-service-personnel-in-nigeria-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/prince-harry-got-goosebumps-over-project-supporting-for-veterans-and-service-personnel-in-nigeria-exclusive\/21\/05\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Harry Got &#8216;Goosebumps&#8217; Over Project Supporting for Veterans and Service Personnel in Nigeria (Exclusive)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Duke of Sussex was shown plans for the proposed Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, when he and <span class=\"caas-xray-inline-tooltip\"><span class=\"caas-xray-inline caas-xray-entity caas-xray-pill rapid-nonanchor-lt\" data-entity-id=\"Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex\" data-ylk=\"cid:Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex;pos:2;elmt:wiki;sec:pill-inline-entity;elm:pill-inline-text;itc:1;cat:Royalty;\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><a href=\"https:\/\/search.yahoo.com\/search?p=Meghan,%20Duchess%20of%20Sussex\" data-i13n=\"cid:Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex;pos:2;elmt:wiki;sec:pill-inline-entity;elm:pill-inline-text;itc:1;cat:Royalty;\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meghan;cid:Meghan,_Duchess_of_Sussex;pos:2;elmt:wiki;sec:pill-inline-entity;elm:pill-inline-text;itc:1;cat:Royalty;\" class=\"link \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Meghan<\/a><\/span><\/span> visited in May<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 640px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/stvbSfoLgNTKfpvf4zslsQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTI0MDA7aD0xNjAw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/59b9227bde48e0b3bb47f009f9b6878b\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Defence Headquarters Abuja&lt;\/p&gt; The proposed Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria \" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xY1_8zGpCWqjfmXENqXDiQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/59b9227bde48e0b3bb47f009f9b6878b\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper caption-aligned-with-image\"><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">\n<p>Defence Headquarters Abuja<\/p>\n<p> The proposed Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Harry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Prince Harry<\/a> has &#8220;goosebumps.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s because he was shown the design for a groundbreaking new center that takes his worldwide help for veterans to a new level.<\/p>\n<p>The tranquil-looking facility, which is proposed for Abuja, Nigeria, will provide a haven of physical and mental rehabilitation for wounded service personnel, the center&#8217;s architect and the Nigerian armed forces hope.<\/p>\n<p>The Duke of Sussex, 39, spoke with awe about the proposed center when computer-generated images were shown <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-reception-nigeria-8646875\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:during a reception;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">during a reception<\/a> held by the Chief of Defense Staff General Christopher Musa while Prince Harry and <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/meghan-markle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meghan Markle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Meghan Markle<\/a> were <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-visit-nigeria-photos-8646478\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:visiting Nigeria;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">visiting Nigeria<\/a> earlier this month.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 427px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/eQOuYVzozjdeTCGZqwnu2A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04NTQ-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/f3cd7e2b7e36e7a60d95cfd99e47d4ca\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Emmanuel Osodi\/Anadolu via Getty Images&lt;\/p&gt; Prince Harry at an event to highlight Nigerian Unconquered and Invictus Games in Abuja on May 11\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9sdKa2UXcYwUoXMeoeHt7Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/f3cd7e2b7e36e7a60d95cfd99e47d4ca\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Emmanuel Osodi\/Anadolu via Getty Images&lt;\/p&gt; Prince Harry at an event to highlight Nigerian Unconquered and Invictus Games in Abuja on May 11\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/9sdKa2UXcYwUoXMeoeHt7Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/f3cd7e2b7e36e7a60d95cfd99e47d4ca\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper caption-aligned-with-image\"><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">\n<p>Emmanuel Osodi\/Anadolu via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p> Prince Harry at an event to highlight Nigerian Unconquered and Invictus Games in Abuja on May 11<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In his address to the party \u2014 where he and Meghan, 42, were given gifts of traditional clothing, entertained by dancers and heard from Nigerian veterans \u2014\u00a0Harry said service personnel not being &#8220;defined by their injuries&#8221; was a growing belief among the wounded.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And that is what the new center you\u2019re building is all about. Seeing the plans for the new Invictus Centre gives me goosebumps,&#8221; he told the reception.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry added that the Nigerian team had been a welcome addition to his Paralympic-style games.<\/p>\n<p>He said they &#8220;represented their service and this country, extraordinarily \u2014 won medals and came back with smiles on their faces.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 427px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_D9.mkReTY_vLY4Ah.m2QQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04NTQ-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/acc70136dec394bfe6f42feae1cf7482\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Defence Headquarters Abuja&lt;\/p&gt; The proposed Invictus Centre in Abujda, Nigeria\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZNutHrFlXz9ADevYyhEooQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/acc70136dec394bfe6f42feae1cf7482\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Defence Headquarters Abuja&lt;\/p&gt; The proposed Invictus Centre in Abujda, Nigeria\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ZNutHrFlXz9ADevYyhEooQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/acc70136dec394bfe6f42feae1cf7482\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper caption-aligned-with-image\"><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">\n<p>Defence Headquarters Abuja<\/p>\n<p> The proposed Invictus Centre in Abujda, Nigeria<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>Can&#8217;t get enough of PEOPLE&#8217;s Royals coverage?<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.dotdashmeredith.com\/people-royals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\u00a0Sign up for our free Royals newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\u00a0Sign up for our free Royals newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the three-day trip, Prince Harry <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/prince-harry-channels-mom-princess-diana-bedside-wounded-nigerian-solider-8646878\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:visited a military hospital in Kanuda;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">visited a military hospital in Kanuda<\/a>, meeting dozens of young soldiers who were recovering from gunshot and blast injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat this proved to me, what this reminds me of is the power of seeing what is possible, post-injury,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 427px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/8jPVbEZnjYFskAxRRaBKAA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04NTQ-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/804ed62e90c5f717126bf58123cc5a34\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Defence Headquarters Abuja&lt;\/p&gt; Another view of the planned Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/KYhLlyjj64TQmBRdk4qf_A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/804ed62e90c5f717126bf58123cc5a34\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Defence Headquarters Abuja&lt;\/p&gt; Another view of the planned Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/KYhLlyjj64TQmBRdk4qf_A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/804ed62e90c5f717126bf58123cc5a34\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper caption-aligned-with-image\"><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">\n<p>Defence Headquarters Abuja<\/p>\n<p> Another view of the planned Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/prince-harry-channels-mom-princess-diana-bedside-wounded-nigerian-solider-8646878\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Harry Channels Mom Princess Diana at Bedside of Wounded Nigerian Solider: 'Be Strong' (Exclusive Video);elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Prince Harry Channels Mom Princess Diana at Bedside of Wounded Nigerian Solider: &#8216;Be Strong&#8217; (Exclusive Video)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The architect of the new center, which will be a world first for the Invictus organization, Kobina Banning tells PEOPLE, \u201cThis space will be a healing place for veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Banning, 45, met Harry and Meghan and traveled to some of the events with them during their visit to the country earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria has the largest army in Africa, and with everything that is happening, this will give more hope for those who are serving as they know that if something was to happen there is this facility to fall back on,&#8221; he says. &#8220;It will help them heal but also is telling them they are not being left alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Banning says the design for the \u201cpioneering institution\u201d was inspired \u201cby the rich architectural heritage of courtyard housing, the facility&#8217;s design embodies the timeless beauty and functionality of traditional hollow squares, fostering a sense of unity, community, and openness. Here&#8230;soldiers embark on a transformative journey of healing, hope, and renewal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 427px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/V1gWyE8KS54UfR6T1Ukj0A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04NTQ-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/d2a64e660291d7129a4cf1c39d5ee9cd\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Emmanuel Osodi\/Anadolu via Getty Images&lt;\/p&gt; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DwYl57wNtW4xSoBCRkl7_w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/d2a64e660291d7129a4cf1c39d5ee9cd\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Emmanuel Osodi\/Anadolu via Getty Images&lt;\/p&gt; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2024\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/DwYl57wNtW4xSoBCRkl7_w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/d2a64e660291d7129a4cf1c39d5ee9cd\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper caption-aligned-with-image\"><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">\n<p>Emmanuel Osodi\/Anadolu via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p> Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2024<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-step-out-at-charity-connected-to-invictus-games-on-second-day-in-nigeria-8646771\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meghan Markle Has Sweet 'Auntie' Moment with Young Fan on Day Two in Nigeria;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Meghan Markle Has Sweet &#8216;Auntie&#8217; Moment with Young Fan on Day Two in Nigeria<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It will have a series of interconnected compounds, \u201cinviting soldiers to embark on a holistic path to recovery,\u201d as he puts it in the design description. The courtyards will also enjoy panoramic views \u201cfostering connectivity between surrounding structures.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Walkways will allow service personnel to relax as they recuperate, with allowance being made for visiting families and friends who can join in-patient meditation or at indoor and outdoor gyms. \u201cEvery corner of the path beckons with the promise of connection, camaraderie, and renewal,&#8221; Banning says.<\/p>\n<p>The description adds: \u201cThe Invictus Centre stands as a testament to the unwavering courage and fortitude of wounded, injured or sick soldiers, offering them a sanctuary of healing, hope, and empowerment. Here, amidst the embrace of nature and community, lives are transformed, and the human spirit soars ever higher, undaunted by the challenges that lie ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"caas-figure\">\n<div class=\"caas-figure-with-pb\" style=\"max-height: 427px\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"caas-img-container caas-img-lightbox caas-img-loader\" style=\"padding-bottom:67%\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/E5ITTWtKp1ST6qL4JToXNw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04NTQ-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/e476c40c12ecf7384d085e5bca239e50\"><span class=\"caas-img-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"caas-img caas-lazy has-preview\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Defence Headquarters Abuja&lt;\/p&gt; The proposed Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QRu82spBU0wT6glSO7eeLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/e476c40c12ecf7384d085e5bca239e50\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;p&gt;Defence Headquarters Abuja&lt;\/p&gt; The proposed Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/QRu82spBU0wT6glSO7eeLQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MQ--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/e476c40c12ecf7384d085e5bca239e50\" class=\"caas-img\"\/><button class=\"link caas-lightbox\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;elm:expand;itc:1\"><span class=\"openArrows icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\"><path d=\"M12.372 0.92C12.372 0.414 12.782 0.004 13.287 0.004L21 0L20.996 7.712C20.996 8.217 20.586 8.628 20.08 8.628C19.574 8.628 19.164 8.217 19.164 7.712V3.183L12.337 10.011L10.988 8.663L17.816 1.835H13.287C12.782 1.835 12.372 1.425 12.372 0.92ZM1.835 17.816L8.663 10.988L10.012 12.337L3.183 19.164H7.712C8.218 19.164 8.627 19.574 8.627 20.08C8.627 20.586 8.218 20.995 7.712 20.995L0 21L0.004 13.287C0.004 12.782 0.414 12.372 0.92 12.372C1.425 12.372 1.835 12.782 1.835 13.287V17.816Z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"caption-wrapper caption-aligned-with-image\"><figcaption class=\"caption-collapse\">\n<p>Defence Headquarters Abuja<\/p>\n<p> The proposed Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-behind-scenes-africa-tour-exclusive-8648295\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Behind-the-Scenes in Africa with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: 'We're Really Happy' (Exclusive);elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Behind-the-Scenes in Africa with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: &#8216;We&#8217;re Really Happy&#8217; (Exclusive)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Prince Harry is excited about Nigeria\u2019s pioneering role in his Invictus Games as the first of what he hopes will be many African entrants.<\/p>\n<p>The next Invictus Games are <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-wrap-invictus-games-countdown-with-glam-banquet-in-vancouver-8584327\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:set for February 2025;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">set for February 2025 <\/a>in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.<\/p>\n<p>For more People news, make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.dotdashmeredith.com\/people-apple-news-opt-in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sign up for our newsletter!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sign up for our newsletter!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/prince-harry-got-goosebumps-groundbreaking-help-veterans-injured-service-personnel-nigeria-exclusive-8651598\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/prince-harry-got-goosebumps-over-151108865.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Duke of Sussex was shown plans for the proposed Invictus Centre in Abuja, Nigeria, when he and Meghan visited in May<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/prince-harry-got-goosebumps-over-project-supporting-for-veterans-and-service-personnel-in-nigeria-exclusive\/21\/05\/2024\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29719,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29716"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29716\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}