During their stay, the dukes visited various cities in the country, where they participated in events and meetings with local communities.
Petronio Álvarez welcomes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex | Photo: Jorge Orozco/ El País
One of the highlights of the visit was the focus on issues such as equality, inclusion and mental health. Harry and Meghan took the opportunity to highlight the importance of addressing these global challenges, especially in a context like the Colombian one.
The royal couple also expressed interest in learning about local initiatives working in these areas and offered their support to strengthen them.
The visit of the dukes was marked by emotional and close moments, as Harry and Meghan shared with children, young people and vulnerable communities, demonstrating their empathy and commitment to those most in need.The Duchess also surprised everyone by addressing the audience in Spanish, a gesture that was greatly appreciated by the Colombians.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Cali, at the Municipal Theater | Photo: Raul Palacios
The contributions that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make to important projects in Colombia are revealed
The objective of this great gesture is to support culture and the well-being of the community in the areas they visited and these are the contributions that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will make in the country:
- New percussion sets are being donated to the Cabildo Drum School in Cartagena to celebrate heritage Afro-Colombian culture and support the increase in the number of school enrollments.
- For San Basilio de Palenque, the Foundation will invest to help local children have a safe environment that allows them to explore, learn and connect. with the site once critical needs are met, which have profound historical and cultural significance.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Cali, at the Municipal Theater | Photo: Raul Palacios
- What the Foundation of the Dukes of Sussex has planned for the capital of Colombia is the expansion of the Socio-emotional Gym program in the La Giralda School to promote emotional resilience and lead to better conflict resolution.
