Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Want Archie to Make an Appearance During Their Tour of Africa

• Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Archie Harrison are heading to Africa for a royal tour later this month.
• Meghan and Harry reportedly "hope to include Archie at some point in the program."

Meghan Markle is really racking up the miles—not only did she just make an appearance in New York to watch Serena Williams play at the US Open, but later this month she, Prince Harry, and baby Archie Harrison will be visiting Africa on a royal tour. The couple hasn't given out their exact itinerary yet for security reasons, but we do know that the tour will be ten days long and will cover four countries.

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Today, we are excited to be able to announce details for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming tour to Africa! ???????? • In just two weeks, Their Royal Highnesses will embark on this official tour focusing on community, grassroots leadership, women’s and girls’ rights, mental health, HIV/AIDS and the environment. This programme has been many months in the making, and The Duke and Duchess are eager to focus their energies on the great work being done in Southern Africa. From meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu to joining ‘Waves for Change’ on Monwabisi Beach, the South Africa programme will be educational and inspiring. The Duke is especially proud to continue the legacy left by his mother with her work in Angola as he joins Halo Trust again in an effort to rid the world of landmines. HRH will also travel to Malawi where he will check in on the British Army’s partnership with African Parks and will be working on the ground supporting local communities. The Duke is particularly proud to be able to deliver an exciting new initiative, a Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy three-country partnership which he designed and consulted with Governments in Namibia, Botswana and Angola to protect forest and wildlife corridors around the Okavango Delta. The Duchess will be working with local organisations to promote women and girls’ health and education, entrepreneurship and leadership. With such a textured culture and history, Their Royal Highnesses are grateful for the opportunity to connect with those on the ground in Southern Africa and to be inspired by the work being done and learn how they can be better supported. As President and Vice President of The Queens Commonwealth Trust and The Duke’s role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, The Duke and Duchess cannot wait to meet with young leaders mobilising change and adding to the beauty of these Commonwealth countries ???????? • “We look forward to seeing you soon!” • Photo ©️ PA images / Tim Graham - Getty Images / @Sentebale /@AfricanParksNetwork / @YouthAlert

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And even though we're all very excited for some new pics of Archie, it looks like he won't be as big a part of the royal tour as we thought. A palace source recently told Harper's Bazaar, "the couple hope to include Archie at some point in the program...but it’s difficult to say when because he’s five months old."

Meghan and Harry are also splitting up the trip a bit—while Harry visits Botswana, Angola, and Malawi, Meghan will reportedly remain in South Africa with Archie and a nanny. It seems like part of the reason why Megs and Harry aren't making the whole trip together, according to Vanity Fair, is because Harry is traveling to parts of Africa where malaria is a risk, and aides say the 12-seater charter flight he's taking would be "impossible to do with a young baby."

Plus, again, Archie will only be five months old and will be the youngest royal to go on such a big tour. Even though William and Kate took Prince George to Australia and New Zealand as a baby, he was ten months old at the time. Still, George was old enough to give us one of the most iconic gifs of all time, so Archie has a lot to live up to!

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