Harry and Meghan Markle dug the soil and planted flowers by themselves when visiting the unhappy babies at a preschool in Los Angeles on August 31. According to the author of ‘Finding Freedom’, Omid Scobie, the two later sang rhymes in the garden with the kids and also spent time reading books on gardening and vegetables for the children.
The Sussex couple wore a mask during the visit. Both are focused on the work of growing forget me not, as well as sowing seeds in a tribute to Princess Diana – Prince Harry’s deceased mother.
Meghan sat with her legs crossed on the floor and raised her muddy hands, while the babies assisted the couple in digging the soil, watering the plants.
Sharing photos of the visit on social media, the Los Angeles Federation of Support writes: “The babies of our center had a wonderful surprise when they were visited by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on August 31st. In addition to helping the children replant the garden, they took time, shared their appreciation for nature, and helped instill the importance of healthy eating. We really appreciate their time and care for our students. “
The Sussex family comes here on the 23rd anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Diana died at the age of 36 when her car crashed in a Paris tunnel on August 31, 1997.
A visit to the Sussex preschool in Los Angeles comes days after Prince Harry and Prince William revealed plans to place a statue of Diana at the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace on July 1, 2021.