Meghan Markle is facing criticism for allegedly upstaging Kate Middleton with her upcoming tour to Colombia alongside Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex has been accused of organizing what some are calling a “fake royal tour,” focusing on a cause that is notably close to Kate’s heart.
Royal expert Tom Quinn discussed the matter with The mirrorsuggesting that the timing and focus of Meghan and Harry’s tour may not be a coincidence. “What is tempting for Harry and Meghan, although exact dates for the tour have not yet been agreed, is that Colombia will be hosting the World Conference to End Violence Against Children later this year.
For Meghan, this could be a boost for the Archwell Foundation, whose concern for the welfare of children was praised by the Colombian vice president,” Quinn explained. Quinn elaborated on the involvement of Colombian vice president Francia Marquez, who extended the invitation to the couple. “Francia Marquez praised the couple’s Archwell Foundation and what she described as its ‘global leadership in promoting a safer online environment.’
“This will have been music to Meghan’s ears.” Quinn pointed outHowever, she also noted that this move has not gone unnoticed by the Royal Family in the UK. “Palace officials in the UK are irritated that once again Meghan and Harry are trying to steal the spotlight from Kate,” Quinn claimed. She stressed that Kate’s long-standing commitment to child welfare has been a central aspect of her role within the Royal Family, making Meghan’s focus on a similar cause during her tour seem like an attempt to upstage the Duchess of Cambridge.
As Meghan and Harry prepare for their tour of Colombia, the timing and focus of their efforts has sparked controversy, with some seeing it as an attempt to overshadow Kate Middleton’s established work in child welfare. While the tour may offer significant opportunities for the Archwell Foundation, it has also reignited tensions between the Sussexes and the Royal Family, highlighting the ongoing friction between the two camps.