Prince Harry and Meghan Markle defied the odds with their successful ‘faux royal tour’ to Nigeria against the British royal family’s wish three months ago. And they are ready to do it again. While Prince Harry is still in battle for police protection from the UK government, the royal couple has accepted an invitation for a new overseas tour on the African continent. 

Vice President of Colombia, Francia Márquez announced via an official statement that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have accepted her invitation to the nation. Their primary purpose for the non-royal visit will be focused on tackling the rising violence against children in Colombia, per The Mirror.

“As the Vice President of Colombia and Minister of Equality and Equity, I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country,” Ms Marquez unveiled in the statement on Thursday, August 1. 

The official dates of their visit remain to be announced but the Sussexes are committed to joining the VP in the “vibrant locations” of Bogotá, and the Caribbean and Pacific regions of Cartagena and Cali. 

Prince Harry’s concerns for his family’s security quite contradict his forthcoming visit to Colombia as the African nation is undergoing serious political turmoil at the moment. The US and UK governments have issued warnings to prevent any travel there. 

The UK’s Foreign Office advises citizens “against” travel to certain locations of Colombia. Likewise, the US State Department has requested their nationals to “reconsider” plans at a time of “civil unrest and kidnapping,” per the report.