Reason why Harry’s chief of staff quit as Kate makes appearance – royal news

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s imminent tour of Colombia has been described as a “distraction” from the country’s problems by locals.

Harry and Meghan are set to arrive today (15 August) for a visit that will “illuminate Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation”.

“I’m sure Meghan and Harry mean well, but everyone here is talking about how obviously they are being manipulated,” a Colombian lawyer told the Mail on Sunday.

“Of course, their star power will be used to bring attention to poor people and certain areas of culture in Colombia but the reality is the Colombian government has been drowning in scandal since it came in two years ago. They need something to appease people at home and make them look good abroad.”

The couple will have full security on the trip to Colombia, where issues like kidnapping are rife.

Taking to Twitter/X, they wrote: “Well done @TeamGB, what an incredible journey! Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart and passion.

“You made us all so proud! Here’s to celebrating every triumph at @Paris2024 and looking forward to more from @ParalympicsGB later in the summer”

This was accompanied by a heartfelt message from the couple that included celebrity cameo appearances from stars including David Beckham.

Described as a “beacon of anti-colonialism”, San Basilio de Palenque was founded by escaped slaves in the 17th century, The Telegraph reports.

This month’s tour is designed to “illuminate Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation”.

The Princess of Wales’s relationship with the royal family has been praised as they enjoy their summer break at Balmoral.

It is believed that this is the furthest Kate, 42, has travelled since being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

“This is a huge move. Not only because she is obviously not well yet, but it shows she feels very comfortable with the Royal Family,” royal family biographer Angela Levin said,Yahoo! Life reports.

“She is very happy with the king and the queen and she knows they will understand if she has to rest. She can say what she likes and be warmed. I think it’s wonderful she can do that. The children will be delighted also.”

“It’s not just about pride of hurt feelings, there are very ugly repercussions for them when this constant narrative that they’re family outcasts keeps getting fed. It impacts their brand as well as their morale, and it had the potential to put them more at risk,” an insider told Closer magazine.

“The talk among their friends is that it’s time to take the gloves off and do away with the diplomacy. Another tell-all would cause so much trouble, this feud would go nuclear.”

A source close to the family has claimed they are attempting to keep the visit “as private as possible” amid rumours that Meghan Markle is writing a tell-all memoir.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were reportedly not invited on the trip.

However, it is unlikely that they would have accepted an invitation after Prince Harry said the UK is currently too dangerous for Meghan to visit.

A Palace source told the Daily Express: “There has been a gentle reminder that social media posts and photos from family events are to be avoided.

“It’s a private family holiday and due to extended members of the family joining this year, they are trying to keep everything as private as possible.”

“They’re now being forced to figure out a strategy to fight back, and one option on the table is to go all-out with a big tell-all from Meghan where she completely lays out her side of the story,” the insider told Closer magazine.

Set up by British socialite Lady Colin Campbell, the GoFundMe is designed to “demonstrate to him that there are still people in the world with good hearts, good values, and good intentions.”

Ahead of the milestone birthday, Thomas, 80, said he simply wanted to reconcile with his daughter, the Duchess of Sussex, and finally meet his grandchildren, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The pair fell out around the time of Meghan Markle’s 2018 wedding to Prince Harry over a staged paparazzi photoshoot.

Sophie, 59, took to the captain’s wheel as part of the engagement, as announced on the official royal family Twitter/X account today.

“It was all hands on deck in Guernsey this week!” the post read.

“The Duchess of Edinburgh, who is Patron of @uksailtraining, took to the water to meet over 100 young people ahead of the small ship race from Guernsey to Poole.

“The race is to commemorate the @RNLI’s 200th anniversary. Her Royal Highness wished everyone participating safe and happy travels – and the very best of luck!”

Their relationship has grown increasingly strained since Harry stepped down as a working royal in 2020 and gave a series of tell-all interviews about his time in the royal family.

“[Princess] Beatrice could act as a peacemaker for Harry, William, and Charles,” King Charles’ former royal butler Grant Harrold told the Express.

“She would be someone to initiate peace in the family. She’s close to both William and Harry, as well as the King –and they trust her.”