and are "putting pressure" on the Colombia's security infrastructure with their four-day tour, . The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have which began Thursday, having accepted an invitation from Vice President Francia Marquez. While there has been some criticism surrounding the visit, many of the demonstrated "pure joy and positive vibes" in response to couple's arrival.
Colombia is currently under urging people to "reconsider travel" due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping risks. Anthony Cawdron, a former royal butler, vocalized his concerns, stating: "I think each of these trips that they take seems to have the effect that people question them more." Speaking to , he added: "They are putting a burden on a country that may have a limited amount of methods of keeping them safe.
I think it's a distraction that King Charles doesn't necessarily need, and we just had a successful Olympics and everyone is saluting Team GB, and everyone is happy about that." In Colombia, socially aware students recognized the significance of Harry and Meghan's visit. The couple had a packed schedule for their first day which included engaging with local culture and participating in a Responsible Digital Future forum at a Bogota university.
There, they discussed the challenges of living in a digital era and took part in an open discussion with students, Colombia's vice president, and Nobel Prize laureate Maria Ressa. A student who had the opportunity to interact with the Duke and Duchess expressed her excitement on social media. She exclaimed: "It was an honor to participate in the Foro Futuro Digital Responsable in Bogota alongside Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Vice President of Colombia, and Maria Ressa! As we discussed, with youth voices leading the way, we can build a better internet.
" At the Responsible Digital Future forum, hosted by Bogota's EAN University, experts gathered to discuss ways to make social media a place for learning, education, and values rather than hate and racism. The panel delved into the societal effects of technology, tackling cyberbullying, racism, xenophobia, and misogyny head-on. Harry said: "With the Archewell Foundation, me and my wife believe that information integrity is a fundamental right.
" Meghan shared her vision for parenting and the future, saying: "We should model how we want our kids to be raised and for the world in which we raise them." All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team. to make sure you're not missing out.
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