{"id":119095,"date":"2024-08-16T16:04:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T16:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/meghan-markle-ends-first-day-of-colombia-tour-with-an-important-reminder\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T16:04:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T16:04:28","slug":"meghan-markle-ends-first-day-of-colombia-tour-with-an-important-reminder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/meghan-markle-ends-first-day-of-colombia-tour-with-an-important-reminder\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghan Markle Ends First Day of Colombia Tour With an Important Reminder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"has-dropcap\">After cultural experiences and a bit of dancing, <strong>Prince Harry<\/strong> and <strong>Meghan Markle<\/strong> ended the first day of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/style\/story\/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-online-safety-colombia-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">their visit to Colombia<\/a> with some serious statements about their major charitable undertaking to promote online safety. Speaking at the Summit on a Responsible Digital Future held at Bogot\u00e1\u2019s Universidad EAN, Meghan explained why she thinks everyone should get involved in their quest to improve the culture of social media.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe should model how we want our kids to be raised and for the world in which we raise them,\u201d she said, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/a61887413\/shop-meghan-markle-outfits-colombia-day-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wearing<\/a> a copper blouse from Victoria Beckham and pants from La Ligne. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t matter where you live. It doesn\u2019t matter who you are. Either you personally or someone you know is a victim to what\u2019s happening online. And that\u2019s something we can actively work on every day to remedy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">According to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harpersbazaar.com\/celebrity\/latest\/g61864343\/all-the-photos-meghan-markle-prince-harry-colombia-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harper\u2019s Bazaar<\/a>,<\/em> <strong>Prince Archie,<\/strong> 5, and <strong>Princess Lilibet,<\/strong> 3, did not accompany their parents on the trip to the Latin American nation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">On Thursday night, the pair appeared in a panel alongside <strong>Maria Ressa,<\/strong> who won <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/66782826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/news\/2020\/08\/maria-ressas-philippines-press-freedom-fight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her work fighting for press freedom in the Philippines<\/a>, and Colombia\u2019s Vice President <strong>Francia M\u00e1rquez,<\/strong> who greeted the duke and duchess at her official residence <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/style\/story\/meghan-markle-and-prince-harry-kick-off-colombia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier on Thursday<\/a>. M\u00e1rquez spoke about her own experiences with digital harassment after becoming the first Black woman to serve as vice president in the nation\u2019s history, adding that she hoped society could strike a better balance when it comes to the media climate and online platforms that affect mental health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">During the panel, Harry discussed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/style\/story\/meghan-markle-is-one-year-older-wants-us-all-to-be-wiser-about-online-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Archewell Foundation\u2019s new Parents\u2019 Network project<\/a> and said that he has been learning from the way that founders in the tech industry regulate their own children\u2019s access to technology. \u201cOther people might listen to the parents themselves,\u201d he said. \u201cYou don\u2019t need me to tell you that they don\u2019t allow their children to use these platforms, which really says it all, let\u2019s be honest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The prince added that he wanted to empower young people to \u201cshare their lived experiences\u201d about encountering harm online in a purposeful way. \u201cThe purpose is a unified voice being able to go to the source of the problem to really effect change,\u201d he said. \u201cWith the Archewell Foundation, me and my wife believe that information integrity is a fundamental right.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"GroupCalloutWrapper-bPWknp fqzDZm callout callout--group callout--group-2\" data-testid=\"GroupCalloutWrapper\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-1\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd cvffOM fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photo by Eric Charbonneau\/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed callout--group-item callout--group-item-2\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Meghan Duchess of Sussex Dancing Leisure Activities Person Clothing Dress Adult and Accessories\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/2166961787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/2166961787 120w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/2166961787 240w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/2166961787 320w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/2166961787 640w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/2166961787 960w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/2166961787 1280w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf7664a14680761fd7af54\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/2166961787 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd cvffOM fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photo by Eric Charbonneau\/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The evening\u2019s programming wrapped up a busy day that saw Meghan and Harry meet citizens of Bogot\u00e1 from all walks of life.\u00a0 Following a breakfast of pandebono at M\u00e1rquez\u2019s residence, the pair traveled to Colegio Cultura Popular, a local charter school, where students were yelling with excitement upon their arrival.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Meghan and Harry were greeted by the school\u2019s headmaster, <strong>Leonel Uma\u00f1a Parra,<\/strong> and student <strong>Jos\u00e9 David,<\/strong> before heading inside to participate in a session where they heard students discussed their experiences navigating life on the internet. During the session, Meghan praised the students for being \u201cimpressive, smart, and savvy\u201d and emphasized the importance of trying to be \u201cself-reliant and not tech reliant.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"GenericCalloutWrapper-tojWn eYeNYz callout--has-top-border\" data-testid=\"GenericCallout\">\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image may contain Meghan Duchess of Sussex Blazer Clothing Coat Jacket Formal Wear Suit Face Head and Person\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/2166961788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/2166961788 120w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/2166961788 240w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/2166961788 320w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/2166961788 640w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/2166961788 960w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/2166961788 1280w, https:\/\/media.vanityfair.com\/photos\/66bf76296767bd74ef030a4a\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/2166961788 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionText-bHjzlu iUEiRd jSwmTa iXWezO caption__text\">BOGOTA, COLOMBIA &#8211; AUGUST 15: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex are seen at Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata during The Duke and Duchess of Sussex&#8217;s Colombia Visit on August 15, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau\/Archewell Foundation via Getty Images)<\/span><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd cvffOM fNaHcW caption__credit\">Eric Charbonneau\/Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\">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 <strong>Johanna Ortiz.<\/strong> Meghan is a longtime fan of the brand, known for it, but her choice to wear the dress in Bogot\u00e1 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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Along with M\u00e1rquez, Harry and Meghan traveled to the the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella, where they attended an event highlighting the artistry of Bogot\u00e1. After meeting the center\u2019s director, <strong>Xiomara Suesc\u00fan,<\/strong> and Minister of Culture <strong>Juan David Correa,<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanityfair.com\/style\/story\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-ends-first-day-of-colombia-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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