Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s official tour of Colombia continued with a special honor from the country’s vice president.
Harper’s Bazaar can share that on Friday afternoon the Duke and Duchess of Sussex participated in a private luncheon hosted by Colombia Vice President Francia Márquez. The intimate gathering was attended by esteemed guests including government officials and leaders of international organization and cultural sectors all across the country. The gathering was meant to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue to discuss critical global issues at hand, including creating safer environments for children around the world. Márquez also invited members of her staff and the duke and duchess’ staff to join the event to thank everyone for their collective work and partnership in planning this week’s Colombia tour.
The special event was curated with Harry and Meghan in mind, with the menu being carefully crafted to feature some of their personal favorite dishes, including lemon cake and a chocolate tart, alongside traditional Colombian delicacies. For the afternoon, Meghan wore a fantastic Oscar de la Renta dress paired with heels from Aquazarra and a necklace by Logan Howell. Harry, next to her, looked elegant in a sharp suit. (Photos from the evening are yet to be released.)
Both Harry and Meghan made brief but heartfelt remarks to the room, with Meghan giving hers entirely in Spanish. During their speeches, the couple thanked the vice president and their guests and shared how much they’ve enjoyed experiencing Colombia so far. They also shared their admiration for the notable work Colombians are doing in regards to education, mental health advocacy, and protecting their children.
Also during the luncheon, Colombia’s deputy minister of foreign affairs, Elizabeth Taylor Jay, delivered a presentation on the upcoming Global Ministerial Conference that will be held this November in the country. The overview provided valuable insights into the conference’s planned goals and objectives surrounding the importance of global collaboration in addressing and mitigating violence against children in Colombia and beyond.
The event showcased not just the Sussexes and the Archewell Foundation’s commitment to global issues, but also encouraged a healthy dialogue between government leaders to prioritize building a safer world—physically and digitally—for the generations to come.
Harper’s Bazaar is on the ground with the Sussexes as they embark on their four-day visit to Colombia. Watch this space for all the exclusive details.
