COLOMBIA:( The COW News Digital)-On their recent visit to Colombia, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex offered a striking contrast in confidence, with Meghan Markle comfortably taking centre stage while Prince Harry appeared visibly uneasy.
During a cultural tour stop in Cartagena in August 2024, the couple visited an African drumming school. Cameras captured Meghan smiling and swaying with the rhythm, while Harry, flushed and struggling with the heat, leaned toward his wife and whispered, “Ooh, this is difficult, Meg,” according to lip reader Nicola Hickling.
While the event showcased Afro-Colombian heritage and was filled with colour and music, body language experts noted signs of discomfort from Prince Harry. Judi James, a British body language specialist, described Meghan’s energy as “poised and regal” while Harry’s “lower energy” and awkward gestures made him appear like “the Spare” in the partnership, a subtle nod to his royal memoir.
“He seemed to look to Meghan for cues throughout,” said James. “Meanwhile, Meghan appeared confident, even leading conversations in Spanish while Harry relied on an earpiece.”
The visit, part of a quasi-royal South American tour, was not without political critique. Colombian Senator María Fernanda Cabal previously dismissed the trip as “showmanship and wasteful spending.” Despite this, the couple was warmly received, especially by young students at the school.
Observers believe the tour revealed deeper dynamics in the Sussexes’ public life — Meghan’s comfort in the spotlight versus Harry’s preference for behind-the-scenes charity work. The episode fuels ongoing debate about their evolving roles post-royal exit.
