Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wrote messages of support to recovering addicts at a rehabilitation centre today during the second day of their quasi-royal tour of Jordan.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined a World Health Organisation (WHO) team as they spoke to patients at Amman’s National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts.
Promoting mental health support is one of the themes of their visit, and the couple both wrote notes on a wall in an attempt to encourage those receiving treatment.
Meghan’s note written in italic script on orange paper said: ‘Congratulations on your dedication to your care. Wishing you continued healing and happiness.’
And Harry wrote on a separate yellow note: ‘It’s OK to not be OK. Trust each other. Congratulations on your recovery. Now share your courage and experience.’
Harry and Meghan also listened intently as a group of men described the emotional toll of substance abuse and the support they have received from the centre.
The couple described the facility as ‘incredible’ after hearing about its holistic approach to dealing with patients, providing activities like a gym and yoga classes.
After chatting to one man who was addicted to drugs but is now a mentor at the centre, Harry said: ‘I want you guys to know there’s no shame in having an addiction.
Meghan writes a message at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman today
Meghan writes a message at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman today
Prince Harry and Meghan at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman today
Prince Harry and Meghan at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman today
Harry’s message of support at Amman’s National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts today
Harry’s message of support at Amman’s National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts today
