Prince Harry And Meghan Markle have arrived in Colombiawho were warmly welcomed on Thursday, August 15. During their visit they met with Vice President Francia Marquez and her husband Rafael Yerney Pinillo.
This trip includes various engagements with local organizations, youth groups and participation in summits to discuss mental health And Digital securityYour visit will take place before the World Ministerial Conference to eliminate violence against children in November.
Meeting with Colombia’s Vice President
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their visit by meeting Vice President Francia Marquez at around 9 a.m. local time. Marquez, the first black woman to hold the vice presidency of Colombia, had previously announced her plans to visit on August 1.
After the formalities, they spent 30 minutes drinking tea and coffee with the Vice President and her husband, enjoying traditional Colombian cheese bread (pan de bono) and exchanging gifts. During this meeting, Marquez expressed her admiration for Princess Diana. Discussions also revolved around shared ideals regarding a digital future and mental health.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s engagements in Colombia
After this warm start, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took part in several activities throughout their visit. On August 15, they were to combine their work with the Archewell Foundation to various local organizations and youth groups.
They also attended an insight session at a local school to highlight the importance of digital safety and mental health.
Participation in a summit on digital security
Following the school event, they attended a summit with experts, activists and community members. The goal of this summit is to promote more positive online landscapes and is in line with the goals of the Archewell Foundation.
Continuous commitment to emotional well-being
On Friday, August 16, the couple will continue their engagement in the Colombian capital. Together with students, they will talk about emotional well-being in education, a topic that is more important today than ever.
The program includes a lunch hosted by Vice President Marquez, where they will meet with the Invictus Games Competitors from Colombia.
Colombia was the first South American country to participate in the Invictus Games, a sporting event for wounded, injured and sick war veterans founded by Prince Harry in 2014.
Visits to Cartagena and Cali
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will also visit the cities of Cartagena and Cali during their trip to Colombia. These visits are part of their wider mission to attend the upcoming World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence against Children, scheduled for November.
Focus on global security framework
Vice President Marquez previously mentioned the importance of this global conference, which aims to create safe physical and virtual spaces.
She explained: “This conference will present a global framework for creating safe physical and virtual spaces and address issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impact of these threats on mental health.”
Second trip abroad since 2020
This visit to Colombia is their second official trip abroad since moving to California, USA, in 2020 after stepping back from their roles as working members of the royal family. It follows their recent trip to Nigeria in May and coincides with the departure of their chief of staff. Josh Kettlerwho left the position after three months.
Departure of the Chief of Staff
The New York Post reported that Kettler was hired “on a probationary basis” and that “his departure from the Sussexes’ payroll was mutual, as both sides agreed it was not the right choice.”
Global commitment to mental health and safety
While The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are carrying out their various commitments during this visit, their presence underlines the global importance of their commitment to mental health, digital safety and wellbeing in education.
This trip includes various engagements with local organizations, youth groups and participation in summits to discuss mental health And Digital securityYour visit will take place before the World Ministerial Conference to eliminate violence against children in November.
Meeting with Colombia’s Vice President
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their visit by meeting Vice President Francia Marquez at around 9 a.m. local time. Marquez, the first black woman to hold the vice presidency of Colombia, had previously announced her plans to visit on August 1.
After the formalities, they spent 30 minutes drinking tea and coffee with the Vice President and her husband, enjoying traditional Colombian cheese bread (pan de bono) and exchanging gifts. During this meeting, Marquez expressed her admiration for Princess Diana. Discussions also revolved around shared ideals regarding a digital future and mental health.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s engagements in Colombia
After this warm start, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took part in several activities throughout their visit. On August 15, they were to combine their work with the Archewell Foundation to various local organizations and youth groups.
They also attended an insight session at a local school to highlight the importance of digital safety and mental health.
Participation in a summit on digital security
Following the school event, they attended a summit with experts, activists and community members. The goal of this summit is to promote more positive online landscapes and is in line with the goals of the Archewell Foundation.
Continuous commitment to emotional well-being
On Friday, August 16, the couple will continue their engagement in the Colombian capital. Together with students, they will talk about emotional well-being in education, a topic that is more important today than ever.
The program includes a lunch hosted by Vice President Marquez, where they will meet with the Invictus Games Competitors from Colombia.
Colombia was the first South American country to participate in the Invictus Games, a sporting event for wounded, injured and sick war veterans founded by Prince Harry in 2014.
Visits to Cartagena and Cali
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will also visit the cities of Cartagena and Cali during their trip to Colombia. These visits are part of their wider mission to attend the upcoming World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence against Children, scheduled for November.
Focus on global security framework
Vice President Marquez previously mentioned the importance of this global conference, which aims to create safe physical and virtual spaces.
She explained: “This conference will present a global framework for creating safe physical and virtual spaces and address issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impact of these threats on mental health.”
Second trip abroad since 2020
This visit to Colombia is their second official trip abroad since moving to California, USA, in 2020 after stepping back from their roles as working members of the royal family. It follows their recent trip to Nigeria in May and coincides with the departure of their chief of staff. Josh Kettlerwho left the position after three months.
Departure of the Chief of Staff
The New York Post reported that Kettler was hired “on a probationary basis” and that “his departure from the Sussexes’ payroll was mutual, as both sides agreed it was not the right choice.”
Global commitment to mental health and safety
While The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are carrying out their various commitments during this visit, their presence underlines the global importance of their commitment to mental health, digital safety and wellbeing in education.
