Duke and Duchess of Sussex to visit Colombia

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit Colombia at the invitation of President Gustavo Petro.

The couple has been invited by the Colombian President to visit the capital of Bogota, plus Cartagena and Cali. The four-day visit will take place this summer.

The Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez, said in a statement: “As the Vice President of Colombia and Minister of Equality and Equity, I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country.

“During their trip, The Duke and Duchess will join me in visiting Bogotá, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions of 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.

“Their visit comes at a particularly significant time, as it precedes the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, to be held in Colombia this November.”

The invitation for their second pseudo-royal tour comes after a visit to Nigeria in May 2024.