This intervention provoked reactions on social media, highlighting that it is the closeness that the public wants with royalty.
He Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan MarkleThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue their visit to Colombia to discuss issues involving young people with the aim of stopping cyberbullying and various social issues. On August 18, they arrived in Cali to participate in the forum that highlights and exalts Afro-Colombian women, as part of the agenda with the Vice Presidency of the Republic.
Upon arrival at the Municipal Theater of the capital of Valle del Cauca, the dukes greeted the public and even enjoyed a musical presentation by Cynthia MontanoDuring the conversation, the 43-year-old Duchess surprised the guests by removing the earpiece from her ear – through which she was listening attentively to the forum’s translation – and took the microphone to address those present speaking in Spanish.
Markle said she wanted to address the attendees in Spanish, even though it was not perfect, because of the gratitude she feels towards Colombia for the welcome she received: “I can feel this hug from Colombia”The Duchess of Sussex also indicated that she feels admiration for the land she visited, taking into account the cultural richness and history contained in each of the places she visited.
According to the actress, she learned to speak Spanish when she lived in Argentina 20 years ago, receiving a standing ovation from the audience who listened attentively to Prince Harry’s wife. Later, she indicated that she would continue speaking in English in her speech in support of Afro women in Colombia.
Meghan Markle’s visit to Argentina
Meghan interned at the US Embassy in Buenos AiresArgentina and also studied abroad, specifically in Madrid, Spain, which allowed him to perfect his skills to communicate in the Spanish language. This intervention provoked reactions on social networks, highlighting that it is the closeness that the public wants with royalty.
Source: Ambito
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