The couple’s intentions were to highlight various social issues and bolster their public image, but the tour has instead showcased their glaring disconnect from reality.
One major issue that has become apparent is the lack of media interest in the tour. Many outlets, already strapped for cash and having recently invested heavily in covering actual royalty, have little incentive to cover the Sussexes’ tour. As a result, the media coverage they receive is minimal and largely dismissive. Previously prominent publications like The Telegraph and The Times now relegate their stories to the back pages if they cover them at all.
This diminishing media presence isn’t surprising given Harry and Meghan’s recent track record. Back in the UK, their popularity is waning. Harry’s returns to the Invictus Games in Birmingham and the Royal events at St Paul’s Cathedral were marked by noticeable public disinterest, a stark contrast to the adoration that he once enjoyed. It seems that the Sussexes’ charm is wearing thin, and this latest tour is only underscoring their declining star power.
In Colombia, the situation is even more dismal. The term “crowd” is used loosely here, as the actual turnout has been underwhelming at best. The Sussexes’ team has been quick to blame security concerns for the sparse attendance, but it’s clear that the real issue is a lack of genuine public interest. The few people who did show up were likely herded together, and the discontent was palpable.
Adding to the farcical nature of the tour is the ongoing saga of their children, Archie and Lilibet. Despite claims that their offspring would have loved to visit Colombia, the couple decided at the last minute to leave them behind, citing the need to avoid placing any additional financial strain on the already overburdened tour budget. This is yet another chapter in the series of excuses that seem to follow the Sussexes wherever they go, from missing Royal events to last-minute changes regarding their children’s presence.
The narrative of invisible children and their unexplained absences is starting to wear thin. The promises and expectations set by Harry and Meghan have repeatedly failed to materialize. The supposed enthusiasm for their work and the adoring fans they hope to win over have proven to be figments of their imagination.
The Colombian leg of the tour has exposed a harsh reality: the Sussexes’ appeal is rapidly dwindling, and their attempts to project a glamorous image are failing spectacularly. Their missteps and the palpable lack of enthusiasm from both the media and the public only highlight how far they’ve fallen from their former glory.
