Clowns on stilts and trampoline artists entertained Britain’s Prince Harry on Tuesday when he visited a youth circus in Zambia which is supported by one of Queen Elizabeth’s charities.
Harry spent the last of his two days in Zambia visiting World War Two veterans in the capital Lusaka before heading to Circus Zambia, a project that helps vulnerable young people to gain skills, education and employment.
The monarch’s grandson posed for pictures surrounded by performers at the circus, which is funded by The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, a charity supporting young leaders around the world.
“All the stories we heard today are powerful reminders of the great work underway here. All brought about by young people, like you, who have stepped up to make a difference for others,” Harry, who is president of the trust, said in a speech.
“Too often funders and investors miss what you’re doing because they can’t find you or see what you’re achieving. We established The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust to be your platform.”
Harry sent “best wishes” from his wife Meghan who is pregnant and remained at home.
[Reuters]
“We established The @QueensComTrust to be your platform. The place where your voices can be heard, where your work is seen and taken seriously, and your experiences and insight are shared with others to create the maximum impact.” — The Duke of Sussex #RoyalVisitZambia pic.twitter.com/018DryWcMe
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) November 27, 2018
Prince Harry why did you run away from Iris Kaingu? She wanted to accompany you on your tour
He was wise to leave that ka Meghan of Hollywood, so he can be himself— DOWN-TO-EARTH.
@Nostradamus
You suprise me today, you always support family arrangements, you have always advised Edgar to travel na ba mulamu, what has changed today??
This young man Harry is a breath of fresh air.
Thank you for your visit, and God bless you.
Muzungu anikonde…
HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN TREATED TO OUR REAL TRADITIONAL DANCES, NYAU,VIMBUZA,etc.. and invite him to come to one of the prominent traditional ceremonies like Nc’wala. Carnival, carnival, things that the Prince is able to see even in the UK, Brazil, Caribbeans do NOT show the UNIQUENESS OF ZAMBIA AND MAY STRIKE INTRIGUE IN THE PRINCE TO HELP US PROMOTE OUR TOURISM, WITH ZAMBIA AS A UNIQUE DESTINATION!!
He was visiting the clowns because his grandma’s trust funds it. The intention was not to get exposure to Zambian culture.
I agree. Clowns are not part of Zambia or our heritage.
Good News!!!
In case you missed Prince Harry,
Another prince from muchinga will be in Lusaka next week. Please, find time to interact with him.
” Build Zambia – promote Zambian”
Dr Clarence Chikusu served as a military officer in Afghanistan. He was a military doctor at the front line of war treating injured soliders etc.He is a Lenje Royal on his paternal side and Bemba Royal on his maternal side.