Meghan Markle and Prince Harry send gifts to Colombia as Sussexes say they want a 'more equitable world'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry send gifts to Colombia as Sussexes say they want a 'more equitable world'
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have sent gifts to Colombia as the Sussexes say they want a "more equitable world".
Harry, 39, and Meghan, 43, revealed that they donated several drum sets, a learning environment, and upgrades to a "socio-emotional gym" to the people of Colombia following their quasi-royal tour.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the gifts along with a new video montage of the trip, showing them visiting several spots alongside Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez.
The couple's statement highlighted their goal to "show up and do good, no matter where we are in the world" through their charity, The Archewell Foundation.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry send gifts to Colombia as Sussexes say they want a 'more equitable world'ReutersThe drums will go to Escuela Tambores de Cabildo, where Harry and Meghan were pictured enjoying a lesson.
The couple will also donate funds to upgrade a "secure environment for local children to explore, learn, and connect in San Basilio de Palenque".
The duke and duchess are also expanding the "socio-emotional gym program" at the Colegio La Giralda school.
The three donations are intended to "make strides toward a more equitable and compassionate world", the royals said.
Meghan Markle greeting Francia Marquez in ColombiaReuters"Each of these initiatives underscores our commitment to making a difference and supporting programs that uplift and empower individuals and communities."
Their contributions to the learning environment at San Basilio de Palenque will aim to provide local children with resources to allow them to go to school and learn safely.
The expansion of a "socio-emotional gym" at Colegio La Giralda aims to promote core childhood learning skills like conflict resolution and emotional resilience.
Although the couple were accused of costing Colombia huge security bills, officials have insisted the Sussexes financed the whole trip themselves along with funding from international agencies.
Colombia's VP said she had invited the couple after watching their controversial Netflix documentaryReutersLATEST ROYAL NEWS:
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ReutersIn their newly released clip, Harry and Meghan showed previously unseen footage from their voyage.
The footage showed the couple dancing with local children, addressing a huge crowd, and visiting numerous culturally significant locations around Colombia.
They began their trip in Bogota alongside the vice president, where they dined on a traditional Colombian cheese bread named pan de bono.
As part of their efforts through the Archewell Foundation, the couple spent a significant amount of time with local schoolchildren and immersed themselves in Colombian culture.