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Meghan Markle Ends First Day of Colombia Tour With an Important Reminder See more……
After cultural experiences and a bit of dancing, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ended the first day of their visit to Colombia with some serious statements about their major charitable undertaking to promote online safety. Speaking at the Summit on a Responsible Digital Future held at Bogotá’s Universidad EAN, Meghan explained why she thinks everyone should get involved in their quest to improve the culture of social media.
“We should model how we want our kids to be raised and for the world in which we raise them,” she said, wearing a copper blouse from Victoria Beckham and pants from La Ligne. “It doesn’t matter where you live. It doesn’t matter who you are. Either you personally or someone you know is a victim to what’s happening online. And that’s something we can actively work on every day to remedy.”
According to Harper’s Bazaar, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, did not accompany their parents on the trip to the Latin American nation.
Meghan started the day in a sleeveless navy top and matching pants by Veronica Beard, but following the school visit, Meghan made her first outfit swap, changing into a pink and cream jacquard dress designed by Johanna Ortiz. Meghan is a longtime fan of the brand, known for it, but her choice to wear the dress in Bogotá was especially apt. Ortiz was born in Cali, Colombia, and her work is well-known for drawing inspiration from the colors and traditional patterns of Latin America.
Along with Márquez, Harry and Meghan traveled to the the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella, where they attended an event highlighting the artistry of Bogotá. After meeting the center’s director, Xiomara Suescún, and Minister of Culture Juan David Correa, they saw a theater performance and a folklore performance with music and dancers. Though Harry remained on the sidelines, Meghan and the vice president both got involved with the dancing near the end of the show.