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See the best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Colombia

See the best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Colombia

Day 1: August 15, 2024

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is greeted by Vice President Francia Márquez at her official residence in Colombia.

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The Sussexes pose for a formal portrait with Colombia’s Vice President Francia Márquez and her partner Yerney Pinillo.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Colombia, Day 1
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First, Harry and Meghan visited a local charter school, Colegio Cultura. Meghan wore a sleeveless suit by Veronica Beard.

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There, Meghan described the students she met as incredibly “impressive, smart and accomplished” and shared the importance of being “independent and not dependent on technology.”

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Prince Harry smiled at a student.

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The Sussexes then attended a performance at the Plaza del Carnaval y la Cultura in San Juan de Pasto. Here the Duke of Sussex poses for a selfie with an artist.

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On their first day in Colombia, Harry and Meghan were beaming from ear to ear.

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For the occasion, Meghan wore a dress by Colombian designer Joanna Ortiz.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Colombia, Day 1
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Vice President Márquez gave Meghan a warm hug.

Portrait photo by Emily Burack

Emily Burack (she/her) is the senior news editor at Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals and a variety of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was deputy editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture website. Follow her at @emburack on Þjórsárdalur and Instagram.

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