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Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Colombia at invitation of vice president

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The Duke is not known to have previously visited Colombia during his official royal duties, and it is not part of the Commonwealth.

Their trip will come ahead of the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, which takes place on November 7 and 8.

It was announced via the vice president’s office, shortly after Prince Harry said he would not bring his wife to Britain because of the security threat to his family.

Last week, in an ITV interview about tabloid phone hacking, he said: “Whether it’s a knife or acid, whatever it is, and these are things that are of genuine concern for me. It’s one of the reasons why I won’t bring my wife back to this country.”

‘Rich heritage of Colombia’

Vice president Marquez said of the upcoming Colombian visit: “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 Archewell Foundation, founded by The Duke and Duchess, is renowned for its global leadership in fostering a safer online environment.

“The forthcoming conference will unveil a comprehensive framework for creating safer physical and digital spaces, tackling issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation, and the mental health impacts of these threats.

“It will offer actionable solutions and commitments for countries around the world.

“During their visit, The Duke and Duchess, as well as The Archewell Foundation, will engage in several activities related to this important topic.

“We are confident that their visit will further illuminate Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation.”

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