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Meghan berates Colombian VP for failing to acknowledge her title as Duchess
Megan and Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, touched down in Colombia last week for their highly anticipated unofficial royal tour. However, a shocking incident unfolded on the airport tarmac that cast a dark cloud over the couple's diplomatic visit.
As the royal couple disembarked from their private jet, Meghan was seen angrily confronting Colombia's Vice President Francia Márquez for not addressing her by her proper title of Duchess upon their arrival. The tense exchange, which was captured on video by bystanders, showed Meghan gesticulating wildly and appearing to raise her voice at the visibly uncomfortable Márquez, who had greeted the couple with a warm welcome and traditional Colombian bread.
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According to sources, Meghan was incensed that the Vice President did not immediately acknowledge her as "Your Grace" or "Duchess." She felt it was a deliberate snub and an unacceptable breach of protocol. "Meghan was clearly upset that her title was not used from the outset of the meeting. She sees herself as a Duchess and felt the Vice President should have made that clear from the start," said one witness.
The incident sparked major outrage and criticism, with many questioning Meghan's behavior and her apparent insistence on maintaining royal titles and privileges despite stepping back from their working royal roles in 2020. "This type of entitled, diva-like conduct is what has alienated Meghan from the public and even some of her own supporters," commented royal expert Ingrid Seward. "She seems to have an insatiable need for deference and recognition, even when it's not warranted or appropriate in the situation."
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However, defenders of the Duchess argue that Meghan was simply upholding the respect and protocol that should be afforded to a member of the royal family, even on an unofficial visit. They believe the Vice President's failure to address Meghan properly was a deliberate slight intended to undermine her status and influence. "Meghan is still a Duchess and deserves to be treated as such regardless of her current royal status," said one supporter. In their view, the Vice President's behavior was disrespectful and a clear attempt to diminish Meghan.
The incident has also reignited the ongoing debate around the Sussexes' continued use of their royal titles after stepping back from official duties. Some critics argue Harry and Meghan cannot "have it both ways" - enjoying the prestige but not fulfilling the obligations. "If they don't want to carry out royal duties, they should lose their titles as well," said royal expert Tom Quinn.
As the controversy continues to make headlines around the world, questions are swirling about the Sussexes' true motivations on the tour and their ability to successfully navigate complex diplomatic situations. The fallout from Meghan's reported outburst also threatens to overshadow the goals of their trip, which aims to promote online safety for children and highlight local activists’ work.
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“This type of behavior undermines their credibility and impact,” commented royal author Anna Pasternak. “On an official diplomatic visit, they need to conduct themselves with decorum and respect local customs, not demand things go their way.” Some have speculated the incident could permanently damage the couple's mission and relationship with Colombia.
The controversy has once again thrown the spotlight onto Harry and Meghan's post-royal lives and the tightrope they walk between retaining their titles and status while also pursuing financial and personal freedom away from The Firm. Only time will tell if they can solve this latest PR disaster and get their trip back on track. But for now, the incident serves as another example of the treacherous waters of royal diplomacy and how even small protocol missteps can have major ramifications on the global stage.
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