At the invitation of Colombian Vice President, Francia Márquez, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are making a four-day visit to Colombia. On August 17, the Duke and Duchess and Vice President Márquez paid a visit to Escuela Tambores de Cabildo, a drum school located on the beach of La Boquilla, Cartagena. Then, the Duke and Duchess, accompanied by Vice President Francia Márquez, visited San Basilio de Palenque, a historically significant village located outside Cartagena.
Johanna Ortiz Top and Silk Maxi Skirt
Arrêtez de les mettre dans la rubrique famille royale britannique
ردحذفPourquoi? Harry Set le fils du Roi de l Angleterre et il estroyal, et Meghan aussi.
حذفAnon @19:06, are you ok? This is getting too hard for you so please stop reading posts that bother you. I can promise it helps, I'm doing so.
حذفI love that Johanna Ortiz ensemble, the white outfit is ok. I'm happy to see Harry so relaxed.
Quel est votre problem?Il est le fils du roi du UK.Vous avait en vrai problem,mais je suis sur que c'est pas la faute du couple.Meghan est parfaite dans cette ensemble.
حذف19:06 yes starting to agree! These become the posts with the nastiest comments, as evidenced by random strangers asking if you’re ok! This might return to the kind blog of old if the divisive posts weren’t published. Grace
حذفGrace, "if the divisive posts weren't published". Are you giving Helen advice what she should post on HER blog? Helen has all the rights to publish what ever she wants and we readers can choose what we want to read. Is it so difficult to understand? And what exactly are those "divisive posts" you are pointing to? Commentators on this blog have always had different opinions but they have used more civilised arguments than nowadays. It's not Helen's or Harry's or Meghan's fault, it depends on us how we express ourselves. And if someone is demanding the blog keeper of whom she can publish articles or writes that "she has been traumatized because of the Sussexs" (someone wrote so in an other post) then it's no more normal or healthy, it's just sad.
حذفJust Me 11:14. Absolutely agree with you. Some people obviously advocate censorship, it beggars belief. And for being traumatized by the Sussexes, this person doesn't know the meaning of trauma, only drama.
حذفI love both the outfits and Meghan wears them really well. Simple and stylish. They are perfect for the climate and perfect for the events being attended.
ردحذف- Anon 9:13
I agree completely!
حذفDamsel Dragonfly
Indeed!
حذفI totally agree!
حذفWell said, especially for the warm climate, the choices of attire have been spot on.
حذفMeghan shows us another two outfits on day 3 that are hits for me. The first, a two piece set, again, by Columbian designer Johanna Ortiz. The rope design gives a nautical vibe, and I wonder if it was a deliberate choice since they are visiting the coast. The bow detail on the top is particularly flattering on her since she is small chested. She has accessorized with her Ariel Gordon ‘Imperial Disc Pendant’ with the children's names, in addition to the gorgeous Cartier ‘Juste Un Clou’ that we have seen so much of. The second outfit of the day is my personal favorite. The linen pencil skirt is from POSSE. Pairing it with a simple shell and flat sandals, she looks effortlessly chic. Topping off this look is a boater hat by another Columbian designer, Hannia Char. This entire outfit is affordable as she wears it, and easy to duplicate with other brands. I am looking forward to day four and the fashion as well as what new sites we will see of Columbia.
ردحذفGreat commentary Anon 19:40, and thank you for all the additional details. Yes, her wardrobe choices on this trip so far have been perfect.
حذف- Anon 9:13
The white linen outfit and the green printed dress in the evening... chef's kiss.
حذفColOmbia... Columbia sounds as ship..
حذفBack to holiday dresses then.
ردحذفThis is large operation they are running with a chief of staff and high security, what happens when the money rans out!
There are plenty of jobs 9-5 in America.
حذفAva
Why do you think the money will run out? They know what they are doing and have good financial advice - something that was forced on Harry when his father took away his security with almost no notice. (Please note I say his father, because I think Charles could and should help support his son given he is such a target, not the UK tax payers) LRB
حذفAmerica? As far as I know , America is a Continent, not a country.
حذفAnon 06:11…they decided to leave the royal family so they should pay for their own security. And how do you know they have good financial advice? And as for Harry being ‘such a target’…for whom and for what? Here in the UK most people have other things to worry about than to give two figs what these two are up to…they really think they are more important than they are.
حذفShe might find an opportunity in Colombia..who knows.
حذف@Anon 10:05 "..as far as you know", you say? Then you could do with knowing some more. The continent is 'North America'. The country is 'The United States of America', commonly referred to by it's abbreviated name of 'America'.
حذف- Anon 9:13
@LRB
حذفWell said.
@ anon. 18/8 19:41
حذفNot of your or my concern. If you don't have to say something interesting, better say nothing at all. Of course she wears holiday dresses in an hot climate, why wouldn't she ?
@ Anonymous 13:07
حذفYour reaction is full of hate and jealousy. On other websites I've seen pictures today of a happy couple and so much in love.
North America is NOT a Continent...It is only America, as always in USA people do not know either history or geography..
حذفNow we have 6 Continents in the world...It must be now and new...LOL...
حذفLOL..How many Continents?? North America, Central America, South América....North Europa, South Europe...and so on......mama mía!! Actually in Europe we do not call people from USA Americans...
حذفPeople from México call themselves, North Americans...and to you "gringos"....
حذفLoving the black outfit that I thought was a dress! And I think hair up is a good look for her too. No misses for me on this trip, although I prefer some outfits over others. Harry looks good, cool , relaxed and happy too. LRB
ردحذفThe Ortiz dress with horizontal stripes would not suit everyone but it does work on Meghan’s figure. It’s a striking and strong design. Like her subtly curled ponytail—keeps hair out of the way but is softer than a completely pulled back bun.
ردحذفDid like Meghan's white outfit, it looked cool and fresh. Just right for the Columbian climate. The second outfit was OK too, just not my style. css
ردحذفWhat is Columbian?
حذفAnon 13:42 Your time would be better served addressing Anon 10:05, who thinks America is a continent, unless you are that person.
حذفYes darling America consists of North America and South America…you don’t have the same definition in US schools?
حذفAnon 21:03 I am not clear what you are getting at. "The Americas" or "Americas", plural, refer to the two continents, North and South America. "America", singular, is a shortened name for the United States of America, the country. Citizens from the other countries that comprise the "Americas", plural, do not refer to themselves as Americans. Only citizens of the United States are Americans. A person can be North American or South American, depending on where they live.
حذفYou shouldn't call US schools into question on the subject of US geography. According to your theory, my Canadian and Mexican friends would be calling themselves Americans. I can assure you that they do not. They are very proud to be Canadian and Mexican, respectively. The same goes for the people I have known from any other countries in North and South America. Not a one refers to themselves as an American, unless they become naturalized citizens. They then usually call themselves (nationality)-American.
02.37, could be good for ”ya’ll” to know then..that to us you are Americans.
حذف@ 05:53
حذفOnce more someone who think he knows it better than the people who are actually living there. Well, I do not know who you mean by "to us". In my country the children at school they learn in the lessons of Geography that someone who is living in Mexico is a Mexican, in Canada a Canadian, etc... as well as for all the other countries of South and Latin America : Argentina, Brazil, etc....
And people from Central America?? Panamá, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica,?? I have learnt in Europe about 5 Continents..now there are 6...LOL...
حذفPeople from Germany can be Europeans and Germans... people from México, Mexicans and North Americans....what geography are you talking about??
حذفSo the British are only British?? They can be English or Scots or Welsh...and also Europeans....so the Canadians are not North Americans?? I Hope you are not teachers..
حذفThe Ortiz dress looks good in the model with the top on, but Meghan loves to show skin. the whitish top and wrinkled pants are OK. And of course, lots of jewelry. She must travel with trunks full of stuff. Btw most of her fans here write Columbian, rather than Colombian, very gauche.
ردحذفHow very gauche to point that out!
حذفMeghan isn't wearing pants. It is a skirt. Apparently, it was more important for you to be insulting in a passive-aggressive way than to be sure of what you were actually insulting. Very gauche.
حذفhttps://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion/kate-middletons-indian-tour-wardrobe-14743249
حذفhttps://www.eonline.com/ca/news/797760/the-cost-of-being-kate-middleton-all-the-details-on-everything-the-duchess-is-wearing-in-canada
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/life-style/style/1587044/Kate-Middleton-news-style-outfits-cost-Caribbean-tour-35000-pounds-Duchess-of-Cambridge/amp
When your mothertongue is n o t english
حذفYour comment makes me wonder how you would keep your skirt unwrinkled in those circumstances?
حذفThe Ortiz top looks the same to me, the difference is in the hairstyle.
I had to google Colombian/Columbian. Apparently, for the country, it's always Colombian with an o. I learned something today, thank you.
Damsel Dragonfly
@ anon. 19/8 07:24
حذفNormally we say thank you when people send us website addresses with pictures related to the subject. This time however I don't see the relation between the 2 subjects.
@ Anonymous 07:32
حذفThe spelling of the 2 names has nothing to do with the fact that your mothertongue is not English : COLOMBIA is a country in South-America, British COLUMBIA is a Province in Canada. You also have the University of COLUMBIA in New-York.
@Anon 15:15 The simple fact is that there are many misspellings and grammatical errors here. The spacing and punctuation is not perfect. Royals names are translated to the poster's native language at times. In this case, a place was spelled using regional spelling, as you pointed out. Since the country of Colombia is not on the tips of our collective tongues, it is easy to default to the familiar spelling, and not something spellcheck would catch. These things are not called out because this is an international fashion blog, and as such, most of us understand the reason for being here. It is to discuss fashion and get the perspectives of others from different parts of the world, not to be graded for the effort. The majority of us understand what is posted--grammatical errors, misspellings, mistranslations, etc., notwithstanding. If we don't understand, we ask for clarification. Providing it wasn't meant to be snark, the communication is relatively good here and we are able to navigate misunderstandings. Your geography/spelling lesson was made on your part because you are not comfortable with the people being discussed and it was your way of being toxic and petty. You have missed the point of being here and posting.
حذفTo 15.15, completly wrong, learn some languages, so you understand, why some write u and not o
حذفWell said, 16.19, and very kind!
حذف@Anon 16:40 To add to what you said, Colombia was named after Christopher Columbus. In North America, Columbus is spelled with a "u". In addition to the examples given above, the capitol of the United States is Washington, D.C., or more formally, Washington, District of Columbia. Christopher Columbus' name is spelled differently in different countries. In Italian, his name is Cristoforo Colombo, and in Spanish it is Cristóbal Colón.
حذف15:00 couldn't be that hard to get the point after kteach nasty post. Read it, and then check the links again. Did Kate only travel with 2 outfits, and did she only wear one jewellery?
حذف@ 16:40
حذفEnglish is not my mothertongue. It is possible that I do not know enough vocabulary. Apparently this blog is considered as being exclusive for the native British. I could also write in other languages, but I just try to write in the language of the majority. How many languages did you study ?
@ 19:52
حذفYour comment is very much appreciated. You know I studied these things a long time ago when I was still young and at school. At my age I am starting to forget things.
To 11.31,for your understanding, in germany we learn at least three languages (when higher educated) : german, english, french ( most common second foreign language) and latin (or spanish or italian). Die Sprachenkenntnisse reichen dann, um im Ausland nicht zu verhungern... e.
حذفP. E. R. F. E. C. T. I. O. N!
ردحذفI agree.
حذفBare feet;not nice.Harry looks good.Little did he know what is coming next.Who organised this tour?(Tara)
ردحذفShe isn't bare feet she is wearing flat sandals. What would you expect her to wear in those sandals, white tennis socks ? On your question who organized this tour, it has been said from the first day of their visit. If you took the the time to read the introduction at the beginning of each item instead of making useless remarks you had known it.
حذفAnon 14.53, chill no need to be rude.
حذف@ 14:53
حذفTell that to the haters, they are rude but in a subtile way. I cannot do that. My English vocabulary is not so elaborated and I am honest, I am answering in the only way I know. Honesty is no always appreciated.
Ivory top with a white skirt??
ردحذفYes, latest fashion this Summer : white + off-white, white + ivory, white+ light-beige. Also in other colors a light difference between two colors is tolerated in 1 outfit. Look at Meghan's trousers and shirt in red copper tones. Look at CP Elisabeth's dress worn on July 27 to assist at a wedding party : there was a light difference between her green dress and green hat and clutch both borrowed from Q. Mathilde, her mother.
حذفAll remarks are an individual statement.Wrinkly toes don't cut through as style and sophistication.And the band played on(Tabby)
حذفAgain 2 perfect outfits. Since the beginning of this trip all her clothes were well chosen and suits her very well. Love Prince Harry too in his light summer trousers and shirts, especially when he wears the beige loafers without socks.
ردحذفToujours de belles tenues. J adore le petit sac blanc.
ردحذفContente de revoir ce jeune couple.
Harry est et restera toujours le fils du roi Charles n en déplaise aux gens chagrins et malveillants
Froufrou
Si je devais opter pour une tenue, c'est la combinaison Ortiz noire du haut avec la jupe longue que je préfèrerais ; à mon humble avis, Meghan la porte mieux que le mannequin - Les bijoux en or ont été bien choisis par rapport aux impressions de l'ensemble !
ردحذفWhere are the royal children?
ردحذفAt home at the Adelaide Cottage
حذفit is not problem.
حذفIn England.
حذفPrincely children)):
حذفMeghan is always dressed so stylish. Less is more. They look happy. But wander how this visit addresses their goals about eg abuse on social media. In fact I am always a bit disappointed in them with ref to the content of their work. To which extend do they make a difference.
ردحذفOn the first day, they attended the “Responsible Digital Future” forum in Bogotá. They appeared on a panel alongside Colombia's Vice President Francia Márquez and co-founder and CEO of Rappler and Nobel Peace Laureate Maria Ressa.
حذفFeet how demure
ردحذفIn the last 20 odd years there’s been over 10 visits to Colombia by the European royals.
ردحذفWith the last being Queen Máxima in February 2024.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not included in the count as theirs is a private visit.
Hope Colombia changes the red carpet from time to time otherwise, it’ll soon be threadbear. 😀
Below is a link to an article in TOWN&COUNTRY magazine (Aug. 2024) which gives details of the Colombian visits with some nice photos including several of how Camilla looked, 10 years ago.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g61875917/royal-family-visits-colombia-photo
deadeggs, thank you so much for posting this link! This certainly shuts down some of the arguments made against Harry and Meghan's visit. With so many royals visiting over the decades, safety is not the concern that some have tried to make it out to be. Certainly a pregnant Victoria would have put the safety of her unborn child ahead of any tour if there had been any concerns. I remembered Letizia's most recent visit, but I confess that I forgot about Maxima's February trip. It is fun seeing the royals from times past, before grey hair and beards. Camilla looks wonderful in that pink suit! I suspect we have seen Anne in that same outfit many, many times since 1997! Harry's visit is a nice bookend to his grandfather's visit so many years earlier.
حذفdeadeggs, thank you for posting the link. I am really interested in the breakdown of visits.
حذفDear Defenders of the Sussexes, it would be so much more pleasant if you would join with her and become advocates for anti-bullying instead of being the most negative and offensive commenters we see. Come on - we can discuss different opinions kindly, without having to defend someone we don’t after all know. Please! (Bob)
ردحذف"Bob" goes into hens own trap everytime.
حذفThe heir to the Throne of Britain is William, but the heir to Diana is Harry.
ردحذفI personally see more similarities between William and Diana.
حذفI agree.
حذفBeautifully stated and very true, Harry inherited the heart, compassion and charisma from his mum, Rem
حذفDas ist ja ein furchtbarer Vergleich, 21.51 !
حذف@ Rem 13:36
حذفI agree with you and with anon. 21:51.
I love both these outfits, they are fresh and cool for the climate, very appropriate.
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