Reports are emerging that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are feeling embarrassed over the reactions they received during their recent tour of Colombia. The couple, who embarked on a four-day trip to the South American country, received praise from certain officials in Colombia. However, the broader public reaction has been far less enthusiastic, leaving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly embarrassed by the backlash.
A source has indicated that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are embarrassed by the backlash they’ve faced following their Colombia tour. While they received plenty of praise from certain officials, many people in Colombia and around the world are questioning the purpose of their visit. Do you think they’re really embarrassed? I have a hard time seeing them actually feeling embarrassed—they usually seem more annoyed or frustrated, wondering why everyone’s being mean to them. If they were embarrassed, that would mean they have some shame in realizing their plans didn’t work out, and I just can’t see them ever having that emotion. But, they should feel embarrassed, given the poor reaction. What do you think? Do you think they’re capable of feeling embarrassment over this, or do they just believe everyone should know they belong there because they’re “royals”?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly been left embarrassed by the reactions to their Colombian tour. They embarked on the four-day trip to South America, where they received some positive reactions, but the overall public response was underwhelming. One source quoted said that Harry and Meghan are keen to do more of these tours, as they enjoy this aspect of royal life. And why wouldn’t they? Who wouldn’t want to be jetted around on someone else’s dime, treated like royalty, fed fancy meals, and applauded wherever they go? The problem is, they’re no longer royals—they didn’t want to be part of the royal life, they wanted to do their own thing. But they still seem to want to be royals on their own terms, which is where the backlash comes in.
The Colombian official who lashed out at Harry and Meghan claimed the country’s vice president wanted to invite them because she saw them on Netflix. The official criticized the supposed costs, which some critics claim amounted to 1.5 million dollars, saying that many Colombians are hungry and lacking basic needs. Instead of addressing the country’s problems, the vice president wanted to meet two high-profile public figures and brush aside the issues. The official argued that the money could have been better spent, especially during an economic crisis.
The Colombian government and the Sussexes have both tried to clarify who covered the costs. The Sussexes claim they financed their own travel expenses, while a spokesman for Colombia’s ministry revealed that the Sussexes funded the trip out of their own resources. However, there’s speculation that Colombia covered the cost of security, as it’s unlikely Harry and Meghan would pay for all the security measures themselves. Both parties seem to be trying to shift the burden of payment onto the other.
John Witherspoon has a theory that this whole situation was orchestrated to create media coverage and show that Harry and Meghan are out there doing charitable work. By showing up and documenting their efforts, they can justify the expenses and keep their brand alive. However, many see this as a waste of money, especially given Colombia’s pressing needs.
After the controversial tour, Harry and Meghan reportedly donated some drums, a learning environment, and upgrades to a socio-emotional gym for children in Colombia. These donations are intended to promote core childhood learning skills like conflict resolution and emotional resilience. But critics argue that Colombia needs much more than this and that the donations are not addressing the country’s most urgent issues.
