Meghan's Speech on Women's Empowerment in Colombia

Meghan Markle delivered a heartfelt speech in Spanish during her 'Afro Women and Power' talk on the final day of her and Prince Harry's quasi-royal tour in Colombia. The Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to her mother and expressed pride in her three-year-old daughter, Lilibet, stating, "I encourage our daughter [...] at three she has found her voice." The couple attended the event at Cali's municipal theatre, where they were warmly welcomed and engaged with the panel of six women discussing the importance of multi-tasking and empowerment among women. The couple's visit coincided with Colombia's rich cultural heritage, particularly its significant population of African descent, the third largest globally after Nigeria and Brazil. Vice President Francia Márquez, who has developed a close bond with Meghan during the trip, hosted the couple. The forum highlighted Colombia's multi-ethnic identity, with remarks from festival director Ana Copete emphasizing the need for representation of traditional Afro-Colombian music in cultural events. Despite the couple's high-profile presence, locals expressed frustration at not seeing them in person due to the heavy security measures surrounding their visit. The Sussexes concluded their tour with a visit to the traditional Afro-Caribbean village of San Basilio de Palenque, where they received a warm reception from enthusiastic locals, who clapped and cheered as they arrived, showcasing the community's appreciation for their engagement with Afro-Colombian culture.