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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have given the public a unique glimpse into their 2017 trip to Botswana, sharing stunning never-before-seen photos on their new Instagram account.

The African country holds a special place in the couple’s hearts as Harry took Meghan to his favourite luxury camp Meno a Kwena to celebrate Meghan’s 36th birthday and mark their first year together.

One of the moving shots shows the royal couple tending to a large bull elephant in the bush, equipping him with a satellite collar.

Their Royal Highnesses were assisting Dr. Mike Chase of Elephants Without Borders, who is working to protect elephant populations by tracking their movements.

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The cascade of images on the Instagram shows Harry embracing a ranger at the park, addressing local school children and a video clip of the sedated elephant regaining consciousness and returning to his herd.

There was also a shot of Harry at the Our Planet premiere at the Natural History Museum last night, which he attended with his brother The Duke of Cambridge and father Prince Charles to lend their joint support for the protection of the environment.

The caption on the Instagram post read: ‘As president of African Parks Network, the Duke of Sussex continues to advocate for the communities and wildlife that coexist in some of the most vulnerable environments around the world.

‘Be it human wildlife conflict or natural disasters, these communities (park rangers, school children, families) are on the frontline of conservation and we must do more to help them as we also work to safeguard the animals and landscapes that are in critical danger.’

It explained how the elephant pictured was sedated for just 10 minutes before he was back on his feet.

It went on: ‘Tracking his movements has allowed conservationists to better protect him and other elephants and ensure heightened protection for these beautiful creatures moving forward.’

Approximately 100 elephants are poached every day for their ivory tusks.

Using satellite technology allows conservationists to track their critical migratory patterns and to protect them and the local communities from human-wildlife conflict.

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Harry was rumoured to have proposed in Botswana, and Meghan’s engagement ring includes a center diamond from Botswana, which is cushioned by two smaller diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection.

On Meghan’s first ever wildlife safari, the couple watched the sun set behind a spectacular vista of acacia thorn trees and green-backed herons fishing in the river.

They were photographed as they arrived at Maun airport in Botswana, smiling excitedly as they crossed the tarmac – Harry’s arm affectionately around his girlfriend’s shoulder.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex launched their own Instagram account on Tuesday, after previously sharing the kensingtonroyal handle with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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