{"id":2310071,"date":"2026-03-03T11:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2310071"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:08:20","slug":"officials-set-record-straight-on-harry-and-meghans-pseudo-royal-trip-to-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/officials-set-record-straight-on-harry-and-meghans-pseudo-royal-trip-to-jordan\/","title":{"rendered":"Officials set record straight on Harry and Meghan&#8217;s &#8216;pseudo-royal&#8217; trip to Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_9be803\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrapped up a two-day trip to the Middle East last week, with the World Health Organisation director giving his own verdict on what has been dubbed a \u2018quasi-royal tour\u2019<\/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\">10:43, 03 Mar 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 10:44, 03 Mar 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><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 ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36786434\">\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=\"Harry and Meghan spent their trip engaging with various charities and philanthropic efforts\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Harry and Meghan spent their trip engaging with various charities and philanthropic efforts<cite aria-label=\"Image: PA\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PA)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\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> completed a whirlwind two-day trip to Jordan last week to support the humanitarian needs of refugees in the country. <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 were invited to the Middle East by the World Health Organisation\u2019s director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who hosted them for a roundtable discussion alongside senior figures from UN agencies like UNRWA, UNHCR 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\">Some royal watchers were encouraging of Harry and Meghan\u2019s trip to help refugee initiatives, while others were more critical of what was <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/should-harry--meghan-allowed-36783920\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">dubbed a \u2018pseudo-royal\u2019 trip<\/a>. Now, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has delivered his verdict of their poignant visit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. <\/em><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=mirror.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em><u>Click here to activate<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em> or add us as your Preferred Source in your Google search settings.<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/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-36806403\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36806403\" 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=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36806403.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36806403.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/2_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36806403.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36806403.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_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=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wrapped up a two-day trip to Jordan last week\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wrapped up a two-day trip to Jordan last week<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><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_e2ea16\">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=\"36792971\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/3am\/us-celebrity-news\/meghan-markle-prince-harrys-secret-36792971\" tabindex=\"0\">Meghan Markle and Prince Harry&#8217;s &#8216;secret message of royal truce&#8217; to William and Kate<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_e2ea16\">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=\"36803663\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/prince-william-prince-harrys-relationship-36803663\" tabindex=\"0\">Prince William and Prince Harry&#8217;s relationship &#8216;couldn&#8217;t be worse&#8217; amid ongoing feud<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In a post on X featuring pictures of the Sussex couple from the visit, the WHO chief said he is \u201cgrateful\u201d for their \u201cgenerosity and compassion\u201d and thanked them for bringing \u201cattention to the need for sustained action\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In his post, he wrote: \u201cI am grateful to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, <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=\"\">Prince Harry<\/a> and Meghan, for their generosity and compassion shown this week in Jordan to recognise the efforts of the Kingdom, and many partners, to advance universal health coverage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cImportantly, they brought attention to the need for sustained action to promote and protect the health of all people, from injured and ill children from Gaza receiving lifesaving care in Jordan, to delivering dignified mental health services to those in need, and providing health care services to Syrian refugees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cAt a time of division and turbulence, I appreciate Prince Harry and Meghan&#8217;s support to the World Health Organisation and others, as humanitarians and philanthropists committed to improving global health and wellbeing.\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-36786445\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36786445\" 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=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36786445.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36786445.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36786445.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordan.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36786445.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=\"They learned more about the humanitarian effort to support Syrian and Palestinian refugees\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">They learned more about the humanitarian effort to support Syrian and Palestinian refugees<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\">Over Harry and Meghan\u2019s two-day trip, they learned more about the tireless humanitarian effort to support the health and wellbeing of displaced Syrians and Palestinians who have sought sanctuary in Jordan over many decades.<\/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<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On the first day of their visit, the Duke and Duchess watched a music class at the QuestScope youth centre at Za&#8217;atari refugee camp, and took part in a football kickabout where Meghan. Afterwards, they visited the Specialty Hospital in Amman where they talked to doctors looking after medical evacuees.<\/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-36783726\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36783726\" 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=\"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36783726.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/5_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordanjpgtre.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36783726.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/5_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordanjpgtre.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36783726.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/5_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordanjpgtre.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36783726.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/5_Duke-and-Duchess-of-Sussex-visit-to-Jordanjpgtre.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The WHO director thanked them for coming to the Middle East\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The WHO director thanked them for coming to the Middle East<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\">Harry and Meghan kicked off the second day of their visit with a trip to the World Central Kitchen, before making an emotional stop at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts, where they <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/prince-harry-meghan-markle-share-36782918\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">shared letters of support for the patients<\/a>.<\/p>\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 spent their trip engaging with various charities and philanthropic efforts in the region.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"Factbox_factbox-container__hSMOa\" id=\"factbox\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Entering Factbox content\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33887216\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"factbox\" data-testid=\"factbox\">\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs Factbox_heading-three__NXU52 __className_3c0dd8\">Get the inside scoop on the monarchy with Mirror Royal<\/h3>\n<div class=\"Factbox_content__xdMV8\">\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">WHATSAPP GROUP: <\/strong>Be first to get the biggest royal bombshells and exclusives to your phone by joining our <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/crnch.it\/tDbwIMkd\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Royal WhatsApp here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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