Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a historic visit to the Squamish Nation in British Columbia, Canada, marking a significant moment of reconciliation for the Indigenous community.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, aged 40 and 43 respectively, spent time at the Squamish Indigenous “language nest”, where they participated in traditional ceremonies and met with families.
The visit has been hailed as particularly meaningful, with Squamish spokesperson Wilson Williams noting it “righted the wrongs of the past” following King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s failure to meet with the community during their 1939 Canadian tour.
The royal couple appeared at ease as they joined Squamish community members, getting down on the floor to play with children at the facility dedicated to teaching the Squamish language.
Prince Harry was captured on video playing with a baby whilst singing Indigenous songs and clapping hands.
In touching scenes, the Duke was seen nestling his head against a young child’s face, whilst Meghan beamed at a little girl she held in her arms.
The couple, parents to Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, joined families who are raising their children to be fluent Squamish language speakers.
During their visit, the couple participated in a traditional ceremony where Prince Harry played a drum and Meghan used clappers whilst children danced around them.
