Prince Harry will be joined by wife Meghan Markle in Nigeria following his return to the U.K. next month.
'The visit is to consolidate Nigeria's strong hold at the game and the possibility of hosting the event in later years,' Nigeria's acting director of defense information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, noted in a statement. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, spent time with Nigerian athletes at last year's event. 'Now, I'm not saying we play favorites in our home, but since my wife discovered she's of Nigerian descent, it's likely to get a little bit more competitive this year,' the duke teased in his opening speech.
Along with the prince, Billions alum Damian Lewis will be on hand at the service to read the Invictus poem. Representatives from participating countries are expected to attend, with other supporters, beneficiaries and members of the community taking part in the service.