Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have embarked on their second “royal” tour of the year, arriving in Bogota, Colombia, on Thursday. The couple received a warm welcome in the South American country, but their visit has drawn criticism from royal experts, who labeled it hypocritical.
This trip marks their second international journey in recent months. During their time in Colombia, a body language expert noted that Harry appeared uneasy, possibly reflecting his brother’s demeanor. Meanwhile, Meghan took charge, with a lipreader revealing that she issued instructions to Harry while interacting with fans.
The Sussexes reportedly upset some royals during their earlier trip to Nigeria, and their visit to Colombia has also sparked significant criticism, especially since it’s not a Commonwealth country.
The trip was arranged after Vice President Francia Márquez extended an invitation, inspired by the 2022 Netflix series about the couple. Márquez, an advocate for human rights and environmental issues, focused on cyberbullying as the theme of Harry and Meghan’s visit.
In response to considerable online criticism, the Sussexes are advocating for internet safety and recently launched the Parents’ Network, aimed at supporting parents dealing with social media-related harm.
Harry expressed concerns about the dangers of social media, stating that children can be at risk even when they seem safe at home.
On their first day in Colombia, the couple visited a school to discuss the effects of social media and later participated in a summit on digital responsibility, partially organized by their Archewell Foundation.
Harry emphasized the importance of discerning truth from falsehood online, stating, “What happens online within a matter of minutes transfers to the streets.”
