Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the royal family back in 2020, so they have not taken any official royal tours since they performed duties on behalf of the family. However, 2024 seems to be the year of travel for Harry and Meghan; the couple made it to Nigeria back in May, where their trip had all the makings of a royal tour — and they just returned from a high-profile Colombia trip that had the same feel. While Colombia seemed elated to welcome Harry and Meghan, the couple’s one request cost the government nearly $2 million.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s security cost $1.95 million Harry and Meghan’s Colombia tour stemmed from an invitation given to the couple by the country’s vice president, Francia Márquez. Harry and Meghan have continued their philanthropic work ever since leaving the United Kingdom more than four years ago, and Colombia wanted to have the couple to its country in order to speak about their work, offer insight, etc.
around a number of issues they’ve been involved with. Of course, most celebrities require security. And having never been to Colombia on an official visit, it comes as no surprise that Harry and Meghan wanted to make sure all the correct security measures were in place.
However, that cost the government a pretty penny; according to Express , Colombia spent $1.95 million on security for the Sussexes from start to finish of their trip. Express also reports that a now-removed Colombian media article said Harry and Meghan need.