The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in the Colombian capital of Bogotá on Thursday, for a visit to support initiatives that protect children from online harm. The four-day visit came together following an invitation from Vice President Francia Márquez, the first Afro-Colombian to hold executive powers.
The couple were warmly welcomed to Bogotá by Márquez and her partner, Rafael Pinillo. The meeting lasted around 30 minutes, during which the group had drinks and pan de bono (Colombian cheese bread) before exchanging gifts.
The two parties held talks at the residence of the vice president, who said that the "Sussexes share the same ideals and goals when it comes to championing a better, safer digital future and mental health landscape for our children and the world," according to a journalist traveling with the Sussexes.
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Márquez, who also serves as the nation's minister for equality, told reporters Thursday: "This is their first visit to Latin America. The goal is to build bridges and open doors to attend an issue that affects the whole of humanity: cyber harassment and online discrimination."
She pointed to her own background -- as an environmental defender of African heritage -- as part of the reason she is pushing for a safer digital landscape.
"Cyber harassment is a problem that doesn't affect us only around racial issues, but also for gender and political issues. Women who want to do politics today are exposed to a level of violence on social media that affects us as human beings, affects our dignity," she explained. "And this is not only happening to women, but the most worrisome aspect of cyber harassment is also that it's affecting children and teenagers."
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Márquez also reiterated the importance of the Invictus Games, launched by Prince Harry a decade ago, saying the couple will meet the Colombian delegation on Friday.
"Colombia is the only country in Latin America taking part in these Games and we're preparing for the next edition to be held in Canada in 2025," she added.
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King calls for unity after UK disorder.
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We told you last week about how the King had asked for daily briefings, while also conducting private calls, to discuss the divisions that led to the riots and the impact on communities of the violent unrest across the United Kingdom earlier this month. The King did not initially weigh in and instead allowed his government to address the disorder. Now following the "aggression and criminality" seen during the riots, Charles has publicly called for unity. "It remains His Majesty's hope that shared values of mutual respect and understanding will continue to strengthen and unite the nation," Buckingham Palace has said. Charles' views emerged after he spoke with the prime minister and police chiefs last Friday. The palace said the monarch had expressed his gratitude to the emergency services "for all they are doing to restore peace in those areas that have been affected by violent disorder." The King also said he was "greatly encouraged by the many examples of community spirit that had countered the aggression and criminality from a few with the compassion and resilience of the many," according to a palace spokesman.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales joined UK celebrities -- and Snoop Dogg -- to congratulate Team Great Britain for their performance at the Olympics in Paris. In a video posted on the X account of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Catherine said: "From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB." Meanwhile, a newly bearded Prince William said British athletes had been "an inspiration to us all." Find out more.
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A record-breaking series of auctions of King Charles III banknotes has raised £914,127 ($1.2 million) for 10 UK charities, according to the Bank of England. The banknotes, auctioned by Spink & Sons over the summer, sold for 11.7 times their face value of £78,430 ($101,000), as collectors snapped up some of the first versions of the new cash to roll off the printing presses. New £5, £10, £20 and £50 banknotes featuring King Charles entered circulation in the UK on June 5, marking the first time the Bank of England has ever changed the monarch on its notes. Get the full story here.
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"Your achievements, across so many disciplines, were forged from that invaluable combination of raw talent, true grit and hard toil over many years, burnished these past weeks by sportsmanship and team spirit in the finest traditions of the Games."
– King Charles III
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With many of the Windsors now off for their summer vacations, we're going to take another short break. We'll be back in your inboxes on September 13.
--Max & Lauren
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