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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to embark on their royal tour of Africa this autumn September 06, 2019 - 16:01 BST Jenni McKnight The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to embark on their royal tour of Africa this autumn, where they are expected to undertake around 35 engagements from Monday 23 September to Wednesday 2 October.
But the royal couple won't be travelling alone as they'll be bringing their dream team along for the trip to make sure everything runs smoothly – and HELLO! can reveal who exactly will be joining Harry, Meghan and baby Archie on their royal tour. MORE: This is when we will see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie on royal tour
Interim private secretary Samantha Cohen, who will shortly be leaving her role, will be with the couple for the duration of the trip. Samantha joined the Buckingham Palace press office in 2001 and has been one of the Queen's longest-standing members of staff. Her role was always planned as an interim one while Meghan settled into royal life, and she will soon be replaced as private secretary by Fiona Mcilwham, who will travel to Capetown for the first three days of the tour.
Assistant private secretary Heather Wong will also be a part of Harry and Meghan's entourage. Heather previously worked as the Duke's assistant private secretary before her promotion. The couple will also have their media team with them, which consists of Sara Latham, Harry and Meghan's Head of Communications who previously worked for the Clintons and the late Tessa Jowell, Marnie Gaffney, Julie Burley and their social wizard David.
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