Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Colombia Trip: All the Best Photos…So Far

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a tour highlighting the core work of their Archewell Foundation, plus close causes like the military community and female empowerment

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024. Photo: Diego Cuevas/Getty

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have hit the ground running in Colombia.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out in South America on Aug. 15, kicking off a trip at the invitation of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez. Márquez announced on Aug. 1 that Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan, 43, “kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country” and would visit the cities of Bogotá, Cartagena and Cali.

“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. In addition to these meaningful interactions, the Duke and Duchess will experience the rich heritage of Colombia,” Márquez said.

The vice president added that the visit would happen before the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Colombia in November, noting that one of the summit’s aims of making the online world a safer place aligns with the same tenet of Prince Harry and Meghan’s charitable Archwell Foundation.

The Colombia trip is focused on key aspects of the Archwell Foundation’s core work, plus some of Harry and Meghan’s longtime causes like the military community and female empowerment.

Scroll below for all the best photos from their visit…so far!

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s First Event

(From left) Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez and Rafael Yerney Pinillos in Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Sussex.com

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were welcomed to Colombia by Vice President Márquez and her husband, Rafael Yerney Pinillo, around 9 a.m., local time on Aug. 15. The couples convened at the vice president’s residence for coffee, tea and traditional pan de bono (Colombian cheese bread) and exchanged welcome gifts.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Connect with the Vice President

(From left) Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Francia Marquez in Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Sussex.com

During the meeting, Márquez told Prince Harry and Meghan that she shared their vision for championing a safer digital future and mental health landscape.

The vice president also shared her admiration for Prince Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, according to Harper’s Bazaar.

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Meghan Markle and Vice President Marquez Share a Hug

Meghan Markle and Francia Marquez in Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Eric Charbonneau for Archewell

In a press conference on Aug. 15, Márquez said that she was inspired to invite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Colombia after learning more about their story in their docuseries Harry & Meghan. The six-part series smashed streaming records on Netflix when it debuted in December 2022.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry See a School

(From left) Rafael Yerney Pinillos, Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at Colegio Cultura Popular school in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Courtesy of the Vice President’s Office

No chatting in the hallway…unless Prince Harry and Meghan are visiting! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex then headed to Colegio Cultura Popular, a charter school in Bogotá, with Márquez and Pinillo.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Join an Insight Session

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Colegio Cultura Popular school in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Courtesy of the Vice President’s Office

Prince Harry and Meghan participated in an Insight Session with pupils, where some of the young people opened up about how social media impacts them both positively and negatively.

Meghan praised the students as “impressive, smart and savvy,” while Harry asked about how they manage social media and digital literacy at home with their families.

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Meghan Markle Breaks for Recess

Meghan Markle (center) in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.BACKGRID

Following the discussion, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped outside — for recess!

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Prince Harry Smiles in the Schoolyard

Prince Harry (second right) in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.BACKGRID

The couple connected with students and teachers, posing for some photos.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Walk Hand in Hand

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.BACKGRID

A statement shared to the couple’s sussex.com website said that the school visit “underscored the importance of nurturing young minds in a supportive environment and providing opportunities for both personal and academic growth.”

“Prince Harry and Meghan were deeply moved by the students’ passion and creativity and expressed their admiration for the school’s commitment to education and community enrichment,” it said.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Explore Local Arts

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Diego Cuevas/Getty

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex then checked out a performance at the National Centre for the Arts in Bogotá. Both Harry and Meghan changed outfits, with the Duchess of Sussex donning the colorful Navajo Weaver dress by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, supporting a label she’s worn before.

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Prince Harry and the Eye of the Tiger

Prince Harry at the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty

The Duke of Sussex let out a laugh when he met an artist rocking an elaborate costume.