The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are gearing up to celebrate the communities and culture that fuel Colombia.
Following an official invitation from Vice President Francia Márquez to tour the nation’s capital, Bogotá, as well as the cities of Cartagena and Cali, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are set for a busy four-day trip.
During their time in the country, the couple will meet with local students, teachers, and industry leaders who make up the vibrant and expansive heritage of the South American country. Their agenda will focus on key aspects of The Archewell Foundation’s priorities and lifelong philanthropic endeavors for the duke and duchess, including highlighting the military community and female empowerment.
Márquez gave a brief overview of what’s to come on the Sussexes’ tour earlier today at an official press conference. Apart from visiting local schools, where the pair will host insight sessions and discuss the importance of digital literacy and mental health with today’s youth, Harper’s Bazaar can confirm the duke and duchess will also get a taste of the arts and true culture of Colombia.
They are expected to attend local performances that celebrate Colombian music, theater, and dance in between other official engagements—such as Harry meeting with the Invictus Games’ Team Colombia.
This week’s tour will mark Meghan and Harry’s first joint trip to the South American country and their third international trip this year, following earlier visits to Canada and Nigeria. Márquez expressed her excitement earlier this month about the Sussexes’s arrival in Colombia, saying, “In these vibrant locations, they will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress.”
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Bianca Betancourt is the culture editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, where she covers all things film, TV, music, and more. When she's not writing, she loves impulsively baking a batch of cookies, re-listening to the same early-2000s pop playlist, and stalking Mariah Carey's Twitter feed.
