The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the historic north Colombian village of San Basilio de Palenque, which was founded by escaped slaves in the 17th century Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters By Patrick Hill, in San Basilio de Palenque Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received a heartfelt reception in the town of San Basilio de Palenque, known as "a little corner of Africa" for its strong anti-colonial legacy. They toured the historic Colombian village, established in the 17th century by freed slaves, hailed as the first free settlement in the Americas for Africans. Harry, who previously recognised his family's historical ties to slavery, and Meghan , with her Nigerian ancestry, were enthusiastically welcomed during their four-day visit, accompanied by high security.
The visit, set on the third day, was under the auspices of Colombia's Francia Marquez, the nation's first Afro-Colombian vice-president. In the intense heat, with temperatures soaring at around 30 degrees, Harry appeared challenged by the climate as he engaged with community members. Following the warm introductions, they enjoyed a performance of song and dance, featuring vibrant traditional African attire.
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