They told people: “Last year, for Harry’s birthday, Meghan recreated their camping adventures in Botswana in the backyard.
“It’s a place that means a lot to them – and to Harry in particular – so Meghan wanted to bring that happy place to him on his day, so she pitched a tent, packed sleeping bags, cooked dinner and recreated Botswana, where they fell in love.”
Talking about the trip in the engagement interview, Prince Harry said the couple – who were secretly dating long distance at the time – stayed together in Africa for five nights.
He said: “I managed to persuade her to come and join me in Botswana. We camped together under the stars. She came and joined me for five days there, which was absolutely fantastic.”