Harry and Meghan hit Colombia, but why do people keep quitting?

0:00 Ah Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I am your host, Mark Francis. Harry and Meghan may have hoped for coverage of the faux Royal tour, but as always, the gossip remains more interesting. The Daily Beast writes the complaints that they have heard more specifically against Meghan than Harry, go back as far as the planning of Harry and Meghan's wedding. For example, one photographer who was requested to pitch to work for their wedding told The Daily Beast it was incredibly exciting to be asked to present for the wedding.

0:41 I had to go to Kensington Palace where I laid out several mood boards and what was then their office. Eventually Megan walked in, took one look at what I had prepared and said, in the meanest way possible, no. Then she spun on her hill and walked out. I was left in tears. It was horrible. Another contractor, a florist, the Daily Beast was told, was monstered by Megan after posting an innocuous message on social media trying to source flowers for a bouquet Meghan have requested they make the Florest vowed never to work with Megan again, despite the prestige associated with such client. Harry, by contrast, has generally been seen as considerate and thoughtful. Another contractor who worked at his wedding told The Daily Beast how Harry helped set up one of the bars in the marquee before the event kicked off. Harry's good reputation has meant the departure of Kettler, who reported to Harry, not Meghan, after just three months, that has come as a particular shock.

1:36 The Daily Beast knows of one former military man who worked happily in a close and personal capacity for Harry for several years, but left when his role changed and he also had to serve Megan, telling close friends that Megan was the reason for his departure. Harry and Meghan arrived holding hands as they began their four day tour of Columbia, marking their first official engagement in the country. They were welcomed by Columbia's Vice President, front Sea Macare's, the first black woman to hold this position, and her husband, Raphael Ynie Pinillo. Meghan looked elegant in a navy trouser suit by Veronica Beard, while Harry opted for a more relaxed look with an open necked shirt paired with a suit. The couple's first stop was the Vice President's residence, where they were treated to coffee, tea and traditional pande bono, a popular Colombian cheese bread. During their half hour visit, the Sussexes exchanged welcome gifts with the Vice President. Miss Mcare's expressed her appreciation for their visit, noting that she shares similar values with the couple, particularly in advocating for a safer digital environment and promoting mental health. The meeting underscored their mutual commitment to creating a better future for children and society at large. Royal commentator Tom Quinn tells The Mirror News that Harry and Meghan have accepted an invitation to do a Columbia has caused bewilderment, concern, and some irritation among Seeing Your Royals in the UK. The viewer is that Megan and Harry are now so desperate to maintain their brand and stop the slide in their relevance that they are recklessly prepared to visit one of the most dangerous countries in the world. In twenty twenty three, Columbia had the third highest murder rate in South America.

3:07 One or two Palace officials have grumbled that Columbia is pretty much the only country that would have Megan and Harry, and there is no doubt that senior royals in the UK would have declined an invitation to visit the country where any kind of security is difficult to maintain. Vice President Mikes revealed she originally invited Harry and Meghan last year, but the couple had other commitments, perhaps working on Megan's twenty five million dollar for twelve episodes podcast series. Oh no, that was twenty twenty two. Well, maybe Harry was on his book tour. Mikes said, I learned their story through Netflix and I was moved by it. Megan is a woman who deserves to come to the country and tell her story. Last year, we held a meeting on July twenty fifth, the day of Afro Descendant Women. We wanted to invite Megan, an Afro descendant woman, to that meeting so she could share her experiences. We sent her a letter inviting her, and she replied saying that she couldn't come, but that she really wanted to get to know the country.

3:57 Royal author Ingrid Seward said he invited them because she wanted to bring attention to equality, racism, gender issues or the things that the Sussexes claimed to be interested in promoting. I think it was very clever of Marquez to invite the Sussexes. Of course they're being used to promote the country, but in a way it's probably symbiotic. The Daily Beast also reports that a friend of Prince Williams suggested that Harry should publicly apologize for his past use of cocaine, which he admitted to in his memoir Spare. The friend argued that given Columbia's ongoing struggles with narco terrorism, Harry's apology would be a meaningful gesture acknowledging the devastating impact of drug use on the country. Colombia, known for its high murder rates in the pervasive influence of drug related crime, and apparently believed by some to be more dangerous than Baumral, has been severely affected by cocaine production. In Spare, Harry revealed that cocaine didn't do anything for him when he tried it at age seventeen. Although he has spoken more favorably about marijuana, which he has implied he continues to use for mental health reasons. Royal author Angelo Eleven tells GB News it doesn't look good. They aren't representing the Royals, but they are trying to unless they break themselves away completely, they don't have the right to do this. It will be very annoying for the King and infuriating for William.

5:10 GB News as Patrick Christie's had a quite pointed criticism Prince Harry is missing his own uncle's funeral in the UK because of security concerns. Instead, he's taking his wife to the cocaine fueled gang warfare murdering hotspot of Columbia. GB News presenter Ember Webb agreed, saying, you don't say, maybe Harry should be paying the reparations in Columbia for all the cocaine that he's used over the years. Businessman Adam Brooks added, Harry is as hypocritical as they come, and Megan is one massive divera tell us indric of a ride back. Royal commentator Jenny Bond explained that the real reason for Harry not attending the Lord Fellow's funeral isn't security, it's William Bond said, well, I've already seen that Harry can return to the UK at extremely short notice despite the twenty eight day requirement, namely his sudden arrival after Charles cancer diagnosis, so I am sure an exception could be made if Harry wants to attend the funeral.

6:08 He has remained close to the Spenser side of the family and I think he would probably want to be there to support his aunt. But obviously if William is there as well, it's going to make all sorts of awkwardness and divert attention from the purpose of the day, which is to give Lord Fellows a dignified farewell. So on balance, I think it's unlikely he will attend, and I think Gene will understand. And there you have it. Flux to send us an email. The address is the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com and send us a voicemail if you want to. If you've got a comment to a suggestion or a review of the show, and we'll play it right here, and please follow us on Spotify, Apple or the app of your choice, and don't forget we have subscriptions and merch available and it's all in the show notes. I'm Mark Francis. My thanks to you.

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