Meghan and Harry 'are a shining example to today's youth' says Nelson Mandela's granddaughter

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter said today that the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex's stance on 'justice and fairness in the world makes them a shining example for the youth of today'.

She spoke as Harry and his wife Meghan visited the opening of an exhibition in London celebrating the South African freedom fighter who became his country's president.

A specially curated programme of historic artefacts, photographs and film is on show at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall in tribute to Mr Mandela on the centenary of his birth.

Harry and Meghan spent 45 minutes being shown around the collection after being warmly welcomed by Mr Mandela's granddaughter Zamaswazi Dlamini-Mandela.

She said: 'Today's event is hugely significant - not only because we are here to celebrate the life of a great man in history, but also because we are able to educate the next generation, that we must never repeat the mistakes of the past.

'The visit of their royal highnesses Harry and Meghan is a great honour. Their support for justice and fairness in the world makes them a shining example for the youth of today and tomorrow.

'I hope by being here today they can be huge advocates for the exhibition so that as many people as possible can learn about what my grandfather was about.

'The thing I admire most about them is that they are activists and they go out of their way to put their name behind causes that are important to them.

'They are young people who want to go out and really make a difference and stand out for certain things that are really important, and highlight certain causes that they are passionate about.

'For me, I think it's very admirable that they stand by causes and they put their name where their mouth is. They don't just talk about it, you see them actually taking part and we are honoured that this is another one of the amazing projects that they like to support. 





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