Meghan Markle has expressed gratitude to the people of Squamish Valley during her Canadian tour with Prince Harry, just a day before leaving the country.
The Duchess, 43, shared several Instagram stories showing people performing in traditional Indigenous dress in the town north of Vancouver, British Columbia.
The couple were captured clapping as they watched a group with instruments perform.
Meghan wrote: “Thank you for welcoming us onto your sacred land.”
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Meghan Markle has expressed gratitude to the people of Squamish Valley during her Canadian tour with Prince Harry, just a day before leaving the country
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The photos and videos showed traditional dance performances, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visibly engaged in the cultural display.
During their visit, the couple made a stop at The Chief Joe Mathias Centre in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
The centre serves as a vital community hub, hosting cultural and educational events for the Indigenous community.
Its primary function is to provide space for gatherings, workshops and programmes dedicated to celebrating Indigenous traditions.
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Meghan and Harry were captured clapping as they watched a group with instruments perform
The facility plays an important role in preserving Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices.
Meghan documented their visit to the centre through her behind the scenes social media posts, sharing moments of traditional performances with her followers.
The couple’s visit to Squamish Valley follows their time at the seventh edition of the Invictus Games in Vancouver.
Prince Harry, who founded the Invictus Games in 2014, continues to lead the international sporting event.
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Meghan documented their visit to the centre through her behind the scenes social media posts
The Games were established to support wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.
The Duke and Duchess had been touring various locations in British Columbia up until Meghan’s departure from the nation on Tuesday evening.
Meghan Markle departed the Invictus Games in Canada after spending five days at the competition, leaving Prince Harry to continue his duties until the closing ceremony.
The Duchess of Sussex flew home to California to reunite with Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.