Meghan Markle breaks up again with royal tradition during a tour of Africa with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle was dressed for comfort.

With their first royal tour to Africa as a family of three, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex began their second day in the country, outside Monwabisi Beach in Cape Town. The new mom was dressed for the open-air day – and seemed out of step with the royal tradition – wearing a Madewell denim jacket layered over a white button-down shirt and black pants. The royal finished the look with flat flats of Brother Vellies.

Although a denim jacket is far from typical of an official royal engagement, the Duchess is known for charting her own way in the fashion department, including her penchant for pants and dresses. darker hues.

Although it was not typical for a royal, the look seemed like the ideal choice to sit on the lawn with the mentors of Waves for Change, an organization that promotes well-being "by surfing in communities affected by violence". The organization uses "surf mentors" who help young people to go through water sports.

With Meghan and Harry present, the group organized a "powerful hand" activity. "Today, we were delighted to share the power of Power Hand (a mindfulness activity to build a positive identity) with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex! This mindfulness activity that uses the approach based on strengths helps us feel calm, we are more than happy to have the opportunity to present the work of our incredible #surftherapy mentors and to benefit from the support of such positive champions of #mentalhealth! Thank you @sussexroyal and all those who joined us today! "Waves for Change shared on his Instagram account.

During the session, royal guests were asked to declare their personal strengths, Markle saying "parenthood". She also complimented her famous husband, calling him "the best father." He returned the favor, sharing that she is "the best mom".

Perhaps an emerging trend of this trip, the couple also got in sync by participating in a group dance with members.

During the engagement, the couple also spoke to the local press on the beach, with Markle sharing what she said was the most urgent global problem in the area of ​​mental health stigma.

"It's just getting people to talk about it and talk to each other, right?" she asked. "And you see that no matter where you are in the world, whether you are a small community or a city, if you live in a big city, it's that everyone is dealing with a different version of the same thing."

She continued, "Overall, I think there is a bit of a crisis of consciousness, and so the fact that we can be together to see on the ground as much good work that is done, just because people are willing to talk to each other about this and someone who is ready to listen is huge. "

Highlighting her old home, she added, "And this can apply to being here, certainly in London, LA – no matter where you are, we are all trying to make our way and find a little bit of a good time. optimism. . "