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Prince Harry And Meghan To Visit Colombia Later This Summer For Four Days

Friday, 2 August 2024 11:10

By (C) Sky News: Laura Bundock, royal correspondent

Harry and Meghan during their recent trip to Abuja, Nigeria. Pic: AP

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will undertake a four-day visit to Colombia later this summer.

Harry and Meghan were invited to the country by the vice president, Francia Marquez.

It's understood the trip will showcase the heritage of Colombia and will also focus on ways to create safer spaces online.

This visit follows the couple's trip to Nigeria earlier this year.

Pic: AP

Image:Meghan and Harry in Nigeria in May. Pic: AP

Although these are not official state visits, as the Sussexes are no longer working royals, this trip to Colombia will likely look and feel like one.

Harry and Meghan will spend time in the capital Bogata, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions of Cartagena and Cali.

It's understood the couple are looking forward to their trip which will involve meetings with young people and youth leaders.

In a statement, Ms Marquez said she was "pleased" the Sussexes had accepted her invitation which will "illuminate Colombia's role as a beacon of culture and innovation".

Francia Marquez, Colombia's vice president, speaking during a visit by the United Nations Security Council in February 2024. Pic: Reuters

Image:Francia Marquez, Colombia's vice president, speaking during a visit by the United Nations Security Council in February 2024. Pic: Reuters

Colombia is hosting the international Ending Violence Against Children conference in November, part of which will unveil plans to improve online safety, and ways to tackle cyber-bullying.

Several of the couple's engagements will relate to these topics which are closely aligned with the work carried out by their Archewell Foundation.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex after arrive at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, to benefit Sentebale, at The USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida, US. Picture date: Friday April 12, 2024.

Image:The couple in Florida in April. Pic: PA

In May this year, Meghan and Harry spent three days visiting Nigeria to mark ten years of the Invictus Games.

Their stay included a traditional welcome ceremony and a trip to a school where pupils lined up to meet the Sussexes and take selfies.

Although there will be strong resemblances to a royal tour, these are private visits, albeit with most of the engagements played out in public.

The exact details are yet to be unveiled, but this is another important moment for the couple as they attempt to rebuild their lives and roles outside of the Royal Family.

The King and Queen last visited Colombia nearly a decade ago.

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