{"id":2299309,"date":"2026-02-25T14:12:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2299309"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:12:50","slug":"prince-harry-and-meghan-kick-off-surprise-royal-tour-to-meet-gaza-refugees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/prince-harry-and-meghan-kick-off-surprise-royal-tour-to-meet-gaza-refugees\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Harry and Meghan kick off surprise &#8216;royal tour&#8217; to meet Gaza refugees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_f58b7e\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have started a two-day international trip to focus on their charitable endeavours, while the Royal Family continue with the fallout of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s arrest<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">09:44, 25 Feb 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 13:10, 25 Feb 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"commercial-video-box\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"primis\" data-tmdatatrack-index=\"1\" data-tmdatatrack-id=\"primis\" class=\"sc-9299d609-0 hKevtu\">\n<div class=\"sc-a0234a37-0 eSsVaR\">\n<section>\n<div data-testid=\"primis-player-lead\" class=\"PrimisPlayer_primis-container-lead__uRu_T\"><span class=\"PrimisPlayer_headline__EYzoH\">Harry and Meghan visit the QuestScope Youth Center in Jordan<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prince Harry and <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/meghan-markle\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Meghan Markle<\/a> have kicked off a pseudo royal tour in Jordan, while in Harry\u2019s home country, the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Royal Family<\/a> continue to grapple with the fallout of <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/andrew-mountbatten-windsor\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s<\/a> arrest last week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-harry\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">The Duke<\/a> and Duchess of Sussex started their whirlwind trip by sitting down with key figures working to support the humanitarian needs of refugees in the country. Meghan and Harry joined a roundtable discussion hosted by the World Health Organisation with individuals from major leading bodies like the United Nations. The couple travelled to Jordan at the invitation of the WHO\u2019s director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_6f2d9f\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36775134\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/duchess-sophie-leaves-country-amid-36775134\" tabindex=\"0\">Duchess Sophie leaves the country amid Prince Edward pulling out of major event<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_6f2d9f\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36774057\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/royals-secret-andrew-torment-nervous-36774057\" tabindex=\"0\">Royals&#8217; secret Andrew torment &#8211; &#8216;nervous breakdowns, tears and crisis talks&#8217;<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36777416\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777416\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off a two-day trip to Jordan\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off a two-day trip to Jordan<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While their trip is not an official royal visit, given that the Sussexes took a step back from their royal duties in 2020 and relocated to America, they will spend their trip engaging with various charities and philanthropic efforts in the region. Their trip to Jordan comes just weeks after <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-william\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Prince William<\/a> made his own official visit to the Middle East, spending three days in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In early February, William and the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a private dinner where royal aides said they had a \u201cwarm conversation\u201d which was \u201cfar ranging and touched upon many elements of the bilateral Saudi UK relationship\u201d, flexing William&#8217;s unofficial position as global statesman on Middle East conflict.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Harry&#8217;s estranged brother and sister-in-law <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Princess Kate<\/a> already have close ties with Jordan, and were surprise guests at the royal wedding of its Crown Prince in 2023. Kate&#8217;s family lived in Amman for a period in the mid-1980s when she was young, and the royal couple enjoyed a holiday in the Middle East country with their children in 2021.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36777264\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777264\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:2\/3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Prince Harry\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777264.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777264.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777264.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777264.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The couple joined a roundtable discussion hosted by the World Health Organisation\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The couple joined a roundtable discussion hosted by the World Health Organisation<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36777267\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777267\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:2\/3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Meghan Markle \" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777267.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The couple were invited to Jordan by the WHO's director-general \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The couple were invited to Jordan by the WHO&#8217;s director-general <cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">During their two-day visit, Harry and Meghan will meet Jordanian leaders and senior health officials, engage with WHO teams, visit frontline health and mental health programmes and meet World Central Kitchen staff co-ordinating food relief for Gaza from the capital city of Jordan, Amman. They will not meet with the Jordanian <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">royal family<\/a> on their visit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Duke and Duchess will also visit Questscope at the Za\u2019atari Refugee Camp, home to displaced Syrians, with the aim to further highlight the importance of mental health services, physical rehabilitation, and community-based support for individuals and families affected by war, displacement, and serious illness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Around the table for the WHO meeting sat senior figures from UN agencies like UNRWA, UNHCR, World Food Programme, Unicef and diplomatic attendees from countries like the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Canada and the EU.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Philip Hall, British Ambassador to Jordan, thanked the Sussexes for travelling to the Middle East, saying: \u201cSo I would simply say thank you very much indeed for coming. Your visit, your support, your appreciation of the efforts that the United Nations, including of course, the World Health Organisation, the government of Jordan and others, are making here is enormously appreciated. So thank you for coming.\u201d<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36777978\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777978\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Meghan Markle\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Meghan got involved with a football kickabout with locals \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Meghan got involved with a football kickabout with locals <cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After the roundtable, the Duke and Duchess watched a music class at the QuestScope youth centre at Za&#8217;atari refugee camp near Mafraq, and took part in a football kickabout were Meghan accepted a gift from a young girl. The Duchess of Sussex was left with bragging rights when she scored a penalty and her husband\u2019s shot was saved when they joined Syrian children at a refugee camp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Body language expert Judi James has weighed in on the couple&#8217;s quasi-royal tour, explaining how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex seem more at ease with a non-official tour as opposed to the work of a senior royal. Judi told the Mirror: &#8220;There&#8217;s some subtle and some not-so-subtle changes in the non-verbal messaging from Harry and Meghan during this &#8216;not royal&#8217; but very &#8216;royal-ish&#8217; trip to Jordan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Their emphatically casual attire is, as far as Meghan is concerned, seemingly more statement dressing than practical. Those baggy trousers aren&#8217;t ideal for a game of kick-about but the look works as part of what seems to be shown as a low-status and less formal or regal appearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;They were a little smarter for their arrival, but their poses look aimed at a humbler and more down-to-earth look. With their torsos bend slightly forward they have each placed an arm around the other&#8217;s back in truncated steering rituals in what looks like a silent competition to usher they other in first, rather than any &#8216;me first&#8217; power-struggling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-grouped\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_container__i0sRj\" data-testid=\"portrait-image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36778305\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36778305\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:2\/3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Meghan Markle\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Body language expert Judi James said that the couple look relaxed and immersed in their Jordan trip\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Body language expert Judi James said that the couple look relaxed and immersed in their Jordan trip<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageGroupEmbed_image-group-item__XHC82\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36778304\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36778304\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:2\/3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Prince Harry\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778304.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778304.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778304.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36778304.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Judi added that Harry and Meghan seem happy to be disconnected from the Royal Family\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Judi added that Harry and Meghan seem happy to be disconnected from the Royal Family<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Judi continued: &#8220;Their casual &#8216;on-site&#8217; posing and dressing makes them look immersive and approachable here and their mirrored rituals express intense listening and concern, with Harry even raising one hand up to his face to stroke his beard. There is a bout of very engaged-looking clapping from Meghan, while Harry places his hands in a steeple gesture up in front of his mouth to suggest he is sweetly overwhelmed by whoever was performing. At the more formal meeting table Harry&#8217;s serious and unsmiling facial expression registers concern while a more poised-looking Meghan throws a warm beam of active encouragement and agreement at her husband.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The body language expert concluded that Harry and Meghan seem in their element with the more laid-back overseas engagement, as she said: &#8220;So far this looks like an important expression of pared-back-to-basics &#8216;royalty&#8217; from the couple in the face of the stubborn storm clouds hovering in the UK. It seems to suggest a disconnect from a couple happier to be seen play kick-about in crumpled casuals right now than anything more formal or high-status.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A major element of Harry and Meghan\u2019s trip will focus on efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement, as they will also visit initiatives they have helped fund to medically evacuate children from the war in Gaza to the Middle East nation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Jordan has received wave after wave of refugees beginning with Palestinians more than 80 years ago, who now number around 2.5 million people, and Syrians who fled conflict in their country until recently ruled by President Bashar al-Assad.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36777430\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777430\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777430.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Harry and Meghan were all smiles on the first day of their international trip\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Harry and Meghan were all smiles on the first day of their international trip<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The visit builds on a long-standing partnership with the WHO and follows a joint engagement in London last September, where Dr Tedros and The Duke of Sussex highlighted pioneering research at Imperial College London\u2019s Centre for Blast Injury Studies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A Sussex official has confirmed that Buckingham Palace was notified in advance of their two-day trip to Jordan. Asked whether the Palace was informed of their humanitarian trip, they said: \u201cOur work programmes are separate and independently organised, but as a matter of curtesy, yes, they have been informed.\u201d Harry and Meghan\u2019s pseudo royal tour comes just days after Harry\u2019s uncle, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested at his temporary home of Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Andrew was arrested on Thursday morning, spending 11 hours in custody in a Norfolk police station on his 66th birthday. The former prince was released that evening, with <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/thames-valley-police\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Thames Valley Police<\/a> confirming he is now under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after allegations he shared sensitive information with <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/jeffrey-epstein\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a> during his time as the UK\u2019s trade envoy.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36777268\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36777268\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777268.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777268.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777268.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36777268.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"A major element of their trip will focus on efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">A major element of their trip will focus on efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Tuesday evening, Thames Valley Police further confirmed that police searches at Royal Lodge, which had been underway since Andrew\u2019s arrest, have come to an end. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: \u201cOfficers have now left the location we have been searching in Berkshire. This concludes the search activity that commenced following our arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cWe understand the significant public interest in this case and our investigation remains ongoing. It is important that our investigators are given the time and space to progress their work. 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