Harry and Meghan’s ‘immense’ Colombia safety revealed – royal information

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being protected by a “ring of metal” safety element as they proceed their four-day tour of Colombia.

Having landed within the nation’s capital of Bogotá on Thursday, the pair wasted little time in greeting Francia Marquez, Colombia’s vice chairman, the place they loved lunch and mentioned their targets for the go to together with championing on-line security.

Regardless of the seemingly relaxed first encounter, the Sussexes landed in a rustic going by some political turmoil with the federal government accused in some quarters of utilizing the previous working royals as “political pawns” to obscure a string of corruption allegations.

In gentle of this, the duke and duchess have been reported to have been assigned an “immense safety presence” with a “14 automotive and police van convoys”, in line with a reporter overlaying the journey.

Because the couple started their second day of engagements at a college, their safety element was seen defending the couple and the vice chairman with a bulletproof briefcase.

On their second day of their quasi royal tour of Colombia, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met with Korean Struggle veterans.

Harry joined a sport of volleyball with Colombian Invictus Video games athletes in Bogota earlier than sitting down to fulfill the veterans.

The couple toured the Centro de Rehabilitacion Inclusiva’s artwork corridor which featured art work created by Invictus athletes. Meghan was introduced with a portray, hand-knitted animals and in addition a beaded necklace with matching earrings from a number of the artists, whereas the duke was awarded a commemorative plaque from the Ministry of Nationwide Defence Veterans.

The CEO of a Colombian faculty has described an “emotional” second throughout Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s go to.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Colegio La Giralda on the outskirts of the South American nation’s capital Bogota.

“ It was so particular for us to have Harry and Meghan come and go to us and the employees and youngsters have been all very excited,” Faculty CEO Diana Basto mentioned.

“It was a stunning expertise to have them right here. They visited varied components of the college together with the memorial museum part the place they realized about individuals who have been killed in earlier conflicts in Colombia’s historical past.

“It was emotional for them and from their to the kindergarten after which lastly onto the backyard the place they helped plant two timber.

“There was music and dancing as they went across the faculty and so they joined in with the dancing. Then Harry had a go on the punching bag within the health club.

“They have been tremendous excited once they got the presents and since the youngsters within the kindergarten are the identical age as Archie.”

The Duke of Sussex joined in a sport of volleyball on a go to to Colombian Invictus Video games athletes in Bogota.

Harry and the Duchess of Sussex met athletes coaching for the Video games, which have been based by the duke, throughout a go to to the Centro de Rehabilitacion Inclusiva on the second day of their go to to Colombia’s capital.

The couple have been welcomed by army officers earlier than touring the centre’s swimming pool, mountain climbing wall health club and rehabilitation services, chatting with the athletes about their train programmes.

“It’s wonderful to see how many individuals can come collectively to type one staff,” Harry mentioned to an Invictus staff member whereas touring the centre’s cardiovascular room, Meghan saying the athletes have been “all so unbelievable to look at.

They have been accompanied by Colombia’s Vice President Francia Marquez and her accomplice Rafael Yerney Pinillo, who joined Harry in participating within the volleyball match.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have spoken to schoolchildren in Spanish as their four-day tour of Colombia continues.

Harry and Meghan took half in an artwork session and planted timber throughout a go to to a college within the capital, Bogota.

On the Colegio La Giralda, the couple’s arrival was celebrated with performances from college students who wore conventional Colombian costume and carried out cumbia songs with stay percussion.

Whereas visiting a nursery class, Meghan advised a pupil in Spanish: “You’re the identical age as my son Archie.”

Harry additionally practised his Spanish, asking college students their names and ages earlier than the youngsters carried out a tune and gave the couple presents.

Nevertheless, it’s unlikely that the couple, who’re at present touring Colombia, would have accepted an invite after Harry not too long ago mentioned the UK was too harmful for Meghan to go to.

A supply advised The Categorical: “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t be becoming a member of the remainder of the Royal Household. “The King is eager for it to be a contented household event which can see family members come collectively for simply over per week to debate plans for the long run and to unwind.”

The Duke of York, 64, will be part of his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, daughters Princess Eugenie and Beatrice and the broader royal household on their summer season break at Balmoral.

“Andrew has hardly left Royal Lodge since Christmas so he’s very a lot wanting ahead to getting away with the remainder of the household at Balmoral,” a supply advised The Categorical.

“He’s was a little bit of a recluse, so the women are hoping that some good household time with [his grandchildren] will assist cheer him up a bit and convey him out of his shell.”

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond advised OK! journal: “To date it has all of the hallmarks of a quasi-royal tour… An official welcome from the VP (a slight downgrade on a presidential welcome), a cultural occasion to observe… After which the intense enterprise of the discussions about on-line risks for youngsters.

“It’s all too simple to poke enjoyable at them for doing this semi-royal stuff after they fled the lifetime of working royals within the UK, however they’re making us speak concerning the risks of the web to our kids and in search of options. And that must be applauded.”

The skilled added: “We don’t should publicise what they do or say…. However the truth is they’re nonetheless making headlines and – for probably the most half – they’re utilizing their platform to enhance the lives of others.”

The Duchess of Sussex showcased “a intelligent nod to her royal roots” together with her alternative of outfit and make-up on the primary day of her and Prince Harry’s Colombia tour.

Make-up artist Laura Kay advised FEMAIL: “Meghan Markle’s newest look marks a particular evolution from her Hollywood glam days that she used to like to a extra refined, royal aesthetic.

“Yesterday, at Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata, she seemed to be embracing a extra subtle, mature, and stylish vibe.

“What first catches the attention is her shift to recent, peachy, and pink tones, giving her complexion a regal really feel. It’s a noticeable transfer from her previous bronzed and dewy, Kardashian-inspired look – additionally maybe a intelligent nod or reminder of her royal roots.”