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Picture of the week! Meghan Markle and Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez 

August 15, 2024 by AFRIPOL Leave a Comment

The first Black vice President of Colombia Francia Marquez  welcomed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Colombia.,

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their visit to the South American country on Aug. 15, starting their trip with an official greeting from Vice President Francia Márquez, who announced their visit earlier this month. Márquez’s husband, Rafael Yerney Pinillo, was also on hand to meet the couple upon their arrival at around 9 a.m. local time. The two couples went to the vice president’s residence for coffee, tea and traditional pan de bono (Colombian cheese bread) before exchanging welcome gifts. During the 30-minute visit, Márquez told the couple that she shared their same ideals and goals for championing a safer digital future and mental health landscape.”

From left: Prince Harry, Meghan markle, Vice President Francia Marquez and Rafael Verney Pinillos in Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024

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