Meghan and Harry plant trees in Colombia under tight security

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have set off into the world once again. This time, the former royal couple is in Colombia, planting trees with students and discussing responsibility in the face of widespread digitalization. The couple is accompanied by exceptional security.

Although Meghan and Harry are no longer official members of the royal family, they have been traveling around the world for some time now. It’s not entirely clear what the nature of their visits is, but their presence garners enormous local interest. For example, they announced a collaboration between their foundation and a local organization in Nigeria.

Currently, the couple is in Colombia, participating in closed and open meetings with locals. A notable detail can be observed in the photos: Meghan, who was wearing Princess Diana’s earrings, and Harry are accompanied by bodyguards with special bulletproof shields, which are discreetly held above the former royals.

For instance, during their visit to La Giralda school on Friday, one of the bodyguards held a shield while standing behind Harry as he planted a tree. The additional security measures for Meghan and Harry are also evident in government recordings. The school they visited is in the Santa Fe neighborhood in Bogotá, which is considered dangerous and violent. Even the city's residents prefer not to venture there at night.

It is worth highlighting, however, that the former royal couple is not treated, especially regarding security. Similar shields are used to protect Colombia’s Vice President, Francia Márquez, who has been the target of several assassination attempts.

Harry and Meghan’s four-day trip to Colombia will include planting trees with students and visiting the art and cultural center Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella.