Palace's Sussex Red Flag: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Colombia Tour Shows 'Why Royals Want Them Kept Away'

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare for their second "quasi-royal tour," in Colombia this November, Buckingham Palace courtiers find themselves on edge once again.

The South American nation's Vice President, Francia Márquez, revealed in a Thursday, August 1, statement: "I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country. During their trip, The Duke and Duchess will join me in visiting Bogotá, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions of Cartagena and Cali."

Although the visit is set to highlight numerous causes close to the hearts of both the Sussexs and victims of cyberbullying across the world, one former palace courtier is not buying into "the victim-narrative lacquered facade," as another royal source labeled the upcoming trip.

The former aide said the tour "shows the utter contempt they have for the King" and violates "very long-established ways of doing things."

Royal tours have always been designed to serve Britain's interests, and not the initiatives or opinions of the royals undertaking the trip. But Harry and Meghan are no longer working members of the monarchy and with their second solo visit set after touring Nigeria in May, it could be that a new precedent is being set by the royal rebels.

"This tour may well have the noblest intentions, but it is clearly not being carried out on behalf of Britain, and yet they still basically portray themselves as British royals," the anonymous source added. "It shows you exactly why the royals want these two kept as far away as possible."

Apart from the palace's concerns, the Colombian government worded the visit in terms typically associated with royal visits and ensured the Montecito twosome would receive full security in the nation.

"In these vibrant locations, they will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress," Márquez added. "Their visit comes at a particularly significant time, as it precedes the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, to be held in Colombia this November."

Cyberbullying and creating a safer space for individuals online is one of the Archewell Foundation's top initiatives.

"The forthcoming conference will unveil a comprehensive framework for creating safer physical and digital spaces, tackling issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation, and the mental health impacts of these threats. It will offer actionable solutions and commitments for countries around the world," she continued.

The vice president concluded with how she hopes the Sussex trip will "illuminate Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation."

The Blast reported on the insider revelations.