Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s recent tour of Colombia has taken a nosedive, leaving even the most skeptical observers surprised.
What was supposed to be a shining example of their global influence has instead transformed into a cringe-worthy display marked by sparse attendance and palpable discomfort.
The first day kicked off with Meghan addressing the Responsible Digital Future Summit, an event organized by the Archul Foundation in collaboration with the Vice President’s office and Illuminate.
While the occasion had all the makings of a significant event, it was glaringly undermined by one critical element: the lack of an audience.
As Meghan spoke about online safety, urging trolls to reflect on the values instilled in them by their parents and grandparents, her message seemed to vanish into thin air, primarily because there were so few people present to hear it.
Things only deteriorated further when it became evident that Meghan’s grasp of Spanish was lacking—a crucial skill for engaging with a Spanish-speaking audience.
The handful of attendees who did show up were left questioning their decision to attend, as the numerous empty chairs surrounding them told a story of their own.
You might expect that after such a disheartening start, efforts would be made to boost attendance for subsequent events, but that was not the case.
Rumors have circulated suggesting they might have hired a crowd, much like they allegedly did during their Nigeria tour, where enthusiastic supporters seemingly materialized out of nowhere.
Yet in Colombia, it appears that even that option was off the table, leaving the Duke and Duchess to confront empty venues on their own.
The next event was predictably underwhelming, held in a location with limited seating, perhaps indicating low expectations for turnout.
The notion that individuals would willingly sit under the scorching sun just to listen to Harry and Meghan is almost laughable, and unsurprisingly, the crowd remained as thin as ever.
Adding to the embarrassment, Meghan was spotted with noticeable sweat stains—an innocuous detail, yet one that the press was quick to seize upon.
Meanwhile, Harry’s thinning hair has become increasingly difficult to overlook, further contributing to the image of a couple whose prime is clearly behind them.
The stark contrast between their current reality and their once-glamorous lifestyle couldn’t be more pronounced.
Perhaps the most absurd aspect of this entire debacle was the overwhelming security presence.
Despite the absence of significant crowds, reports indicate that over 3,000 security personnel, including military forces, were deployed.
The sight of heavily armed guards standing watch over empty venues was almost poetic, serving as a fitting metaphor for the futility of the entire endeavor.
One can’t help but question the necessity of such extensive security measures when there was no real threat to protect them from.
This tour has ultimately accomplished one thing: it has solidified Harry and Meghan’s status as figures whose relevance is rapidly fading.
Their attempts to remain in the spotlight have only underscored how far they’ve strayed from it.
This experience, if nothing else, has laid bare the reality that the Sussexes are no longer the captivating figures they once were.
