In what was meant to be a dazzling display of their global charm, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s recent tour of Colombia has spiraled into a series of unanticipated missteps.
The couple aimed to showcase their appeal but instead found themselves at the center of an awkward spectacle marked by empty seats and missed connections.
The tour kicked off with Meghan taking the stage at the Responsible Digital Future Summit, an event organized by the Archwall Foundation in collaboration with Colombia’s Vice President’s office and Luminarte.
She delivered a heartfelt speech on online safety, urging digital trolls to reflect on the values instilled in them by their parents or grandparents before spewing negativity online.
While her message was commendable, it unfortunately fell flat due to a glaring absence of attendees.
As Meghan spoke, the empty chairs surrounding the few present seemed to echo her words, amplifying the awkwardness of the moment.
To make matters worse, it became evident that Meghan’s grasp of Spanish left much to be desired—an unfortunate oversight in a country where Spanish is the primary language.
Those who did manage to attend were likely questioning their decision as they sat in a sea of vacant seats.
You might think that after such a rocky start, the couple would do everything possible to ensure better attendance at subsequent events.
Yet, it appeared that little had changed.
Speculation arose that they might have hired a crowd, reminiscent of their previous tour in Nigeria, where enthusiastic supporters seemingly materialized out of thin air.
However, in Colombia, even the rumored crowd-renting service seemed to be unavailable, leaving the Duke and Duchess to face the stark reality of their dwindling appeal.
The next event followed suit, taking place in a venue with limited seating—perhaps a strategic choice based on anticipated turnout.
The idea of people willingly braving the scorching sun to hear Harry and Meghan speak seemed almost comical, and unsurprisingly, the crowd remained disappointingly sparse.
Adding to the couple’s woes were a series of personal embarrassments.
Meghan was spotted with noticeable sweat stains, a minor detail that nonetheless attracted significant media attention.
Meanwhile, Harry’s thinning hair has become increasingly hard to overlook, further emphasizing the couple’s departure from their once-glamorous image.
The contrast between their current situation and the royal splendor they once enjoyed is striking.
What was once a fairy-tale existence now appears overshadowed by a sense of fading relevance.
The most absurd aspect of this entire debacle, however, was the overwhelming security presence.
Despite the lack of crowds, over 3,000 security personnel, including military forces, were reportedly deployed to safeguard the couple.
The sight of heavily armed guards at an empty venue felt almost poetic—a perfect metaphor for the futility of this endeavor.
One can’t help but wonder why such extensive security measures were necessary when there was no one around to pose a threat.
The entire scenario raises questions about the couple’s current standing on the world stage.
As the tour progressed, it became painfully clear that Harry and Meghan are struggling to maintain their once-captivating allure.
