Prince Harry and Meghan Markle closed out their four-day tour of Colombia, which began on Thursday, August 15 and concluded on August 18.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been able to experience much of the cultural delights of the South American nation, interacting with the citizens, visiting schools and festivals, learning new skills, and promoting the work of their Archewell Foundation.
To recap, for their third day, they headed to the northern city of Cartagena and visited the Escuela Taller Tambores de Cabildo de la Boquilla, a local drum school.
For their second engagement of the day, Harry and Meghan visited San Basilio de Palenque located in the Municipality of Mahates, Bolivar, where they explored the local street market and were treated to performances from musicians.
Here are some of their best moments from their fourth and final day…
© Getty ImagesMusical performance
The couple and other attendees were welcomed with a musical performance by an Afro-Colombian group, as several of the panelists also presented performances, including folk songs and rap.
© Getty ImagesMeghan speaks in Spanish
Meghan soon joined the panel as well, first greeting the crowd and speaking in Spanish, taking off her earpiece to do so. She then spoke about the Archewell Foundation’s work in English and the newly launched Parent Network
“Because we are in your country my husband and I can feel this embrace from Colombia—it’s incredible,” said Duchess Meghan, beginning her remarks in Spanish. “The culture, the history—all of it was a dream — this trip was a dream. I can feel this community and this is the feeling that is the best thing right now.”
© Getty ImagesFinding Lilibet’s voice
Meghan spoke about Princess Lilibet while on the panel, speaking of encouraging her daughter to be independent. “At three, she has found her voice,” she joked, adding: “And we are so proud of that because that is how…they’re going to create a very different environment from what we grew up in.”
Duchess Meghan also spoke about specifically her mother and daughter inspire her.
“I find inspiration in the strong women around me of course my mother being one of them,” she shared.
© Getty ImagesMeghan is a girl’s girl!
The Duchess had a heartwarming candid moment when she got up during the panel and walked off to the wings to turn on a fan for the women on stage, eliciting laughter from the crowd as she said in Spanish that the women on stage deserved some cool air
© Getty ImagesA perfect end
Following the panel discussion, the program closed with a lively fashion show that featured local designers. Meghan later brought her husband on stage after the panel ended for a photo session with the other dignitaries present.
Here’s a look at some of the highlights from their tour over the past four days…
© GettyDay One
The Sussexes kicked off day one of their tour with Vice President Francia Márquez and her partner, Rafael Yerney Pinillo, being treated to a warm welcome and an elaborate and colorful performance by several local artists.
© GettyDay Two
On day two, the couple met with the nation’s Invictus Games team, and were a part of several sporting displays with them. They also visited more local schools to continue with the work of the Archewell Foundation
Day Three
The third day proved to be an eventful one for Harry and Meghan, who learned to play drums at a local drum school
© GettyDay Four — the final day
For the fourth and final day of their tour, the Duke and Duchess spent time in the city of Cali and attended meetings to highlight and uplift Afro-Colombian women and “young people from the Pacific region”