Despite concerns about their safety, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan traveled to Colombia. What is their protection like there?
Since Prince Harry (39) and Duchess Meghan (43) stepped down as working royals in spring 2020, there have been repeated discussions about their security. Prince Harry even went to court in London to fight for his right to security protection in Great Britain – so far without success. It is all the more surprising that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now traveled to one of the most dangerous countries in the world: Colombia. What is the situation with their security protection in the South American country?
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan were provided with an “immense security presence” with “14 car and police vehicle convoys” for their four-day trip to Colombia. According to the report, there is uproar in the country over the couple’s visit and the government is accused of using the two as “political pawns” to cover up a series of corruption allegations. Who is providing the security and how much it costs is not known.
Personal invitation from Vice President Márquez
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan accepted the personal invitation of Colombia’s Vice President Francia Márquez (42). She welcomed the couple on Thursday (15 August) in the capital Bogotá. The three of them then visited a school. There are more appointments on the agenda in the coming days, including a meeting with participants in the Invictus Games, which were initiated by Prince Harry. Due to the ongoing conflicts in the South American country, the exact itinerary is secret. To make matters worse, there had already been an attempted attack on hostess and Vice President Márquez in recent years.
The trip is not an official royal trip, but rather a trip as part of the couple’s Archewell Foundation. The focus of the stay is on the topic of cyberbullying and online discrimination, especially among young people. In addition, the leadership role of women in Colombia should be promoted through the presence of the royals.
Source: Stern
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