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Meghan Markle hugs tearful mother of cancer patient on Middle East trip

Cancer Middle East
  • The Duchess of Sussex visited the Hussein Cancer Centre in Amman, Jordan, as part of a two-day humanitarian trip.
  • During her visit, Meghan comforted a mother whose son is battling leukaemia, embracing her in a long hug.
  • This visit to the King Hussein Cancer Centre marked the final event of the Sussexes' busy two-day trip to Jordan.
  • The purpose of their trip was to highlight efforts supporting vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement.
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Amman at the invitation of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organisation.

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Meghan comforts emotional mother of cancer patient with long embrace on Middle East trip

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