A romantic break in Africa or the Caribbean could be the honeymoon destination for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Countries like Botswana – which offer stunning wildlife, breathtaking scenery and, importantly, privacy from prying eyes – could be top of the list for their traditional getaway after they marry on May 19.
But the couple may first spend a few days in Ireland, according to reports, making their inaugural overseas trip as a married couple to the Republic, while their honeymoon is put on hold for a period.
The trip came a year after the pair’s famous holiday in the country, where their love story really began after meeting on a blind date.
Meghan has described Botswana as “important” for both of them, and Harry has revealed how they bonded in the African bush.
Speaking during their engagement interview, the prince said: “I managed to persuade her to come and join me in Botswana.
“And we – we camped out with each other under the stars… she came and joined me for five days out there, which was absolutely fantastic.”
The US actress spoke about their special relationship with the African country as she described the significance of the precious stones in her ring from Harry.
In the engagement interview, she said: “And you know, to be able to have this – which sort of links where you come from and Botswana which is important to us and it’s, it’s perfect.”
Gaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, made the offer during the prince’s 2016 tour of the West Indies.
In a speech to mark the visit, he said to Harry: “I am told that there may be a princess and I just want to say that should you make the decision to honeymoon – then Antigua and Barbuda want to welcome you.”
