Why Prince Harry And Meghan Keeping Over 20 Gifts From Nigeria Is A Break From Royal Protocol

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tour of Nigeria was, in all intents, an astounding success. They got to tour schools, polo courts and many other places during their brief visit to the West African country.

However, they did not leave the country empty-handed as they were reportedly gifted about 20 different items from the people as a thank you for the visit. This is a clear break from royal protocol, as Prince William and Princess Kate wouldn’t have received the gifts.
Read on to find out why!

This Royal Protocol Prevents Prince William and Princess Kate From Receiving Gifts While Touring Countries

Over the course of their three-day tour of Nigeria, Meghan and Harry reportedly received over twenty gifts, from fabrics to artwork and others.

Since they’re no longer working royals and are no longer bound by any royal rules, the couple got to fly home to their Californian mansion with the gifts they received.

If they were still part of the Royal Family, this rule would have prevented them from doing so. According to the royal protocol, members of the British Royal Family cannot accept gifts given to them during visits.

Per the official policy, gifts given by unknown individuals are to be refused “where there are concerns about the propriety or motives of the donor or the gift itself.”

Gifts that are usually accepted are books, cards, flowers, and anything on the cheap side.
It adds: “In all cases, and particularly on official overseas trips, organisations and individuals should be discouraged from offering extravagant gifts, i.e. gifts of high monetary value.”

“Whilst always remaining sensitive to local custom, Households should explore alternative gestures of goodwill during preliminary discussions about engagements.”

The policy goes on to explore how gifts given by commercial enterprises in the UK should be treated.

They should “normally be declined,” it directs, “unless they are offered as a souvenir of an official visit to the enterprises’ premises, to mark a Royal marriage or other special personal occasion.”

The policy continues: “When gifts are accepted, the consent of the Member of The Royal Family should be contingent upon the enterprise undertaking not to exploit the gift for commercial purposes.”

Since Harry and Meghan have already stepped down as working members of the Royal Family, their trip to Nigeria was made in a private capacity.

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