Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield has accused Prince Harry and Meghan of “hypocrisy” over their recent Colombia trip, given the Duke’s previous security concerns about visiting the UK.
Speaking on GB News, Schofield said: “Harry and Meghan visiting Colombia caught a lot of us off guard because Prince Harry said he was too fearful to bring his wife back to the UK because he said X, Y and Z would happen and laid out some very extreme examples of things he feared.”
“I feel Prince Harry would be very well protected in the UK. It does feel a little hypocritical,” she added.
The comments come as the Sussexes face scrutiny over their international visits.
Kinsey Schofield questioned the couple’s trip to Colombia
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When the Sussexes visited Colombia earlier this year, they travelled on the invitation of the country’s Vice-President to promote internet safety for children.
The visit sparked controversy over its costs, with one senator labelling it “wasteful spending”.
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Harry and Meghan were invited to Colombia by the Vice President to talk about social media and young peopleGetty Vice President Francia Marquez clarified that the Duke and Duchess paid for many aspects of their four-day visit, including flights and hotel expenses.
Sources claimed the couple were left “embarrassed” over the backlash regarding costs and the quasi-royal tour nature of the visit.
The Colombia trip followed a similar semi-royal visit to Nigeria, with both visits following formats similar to their previous official royal tours.
Schofield criticised the diplomatic implications of the Sussexes’ overseas visits on GB News, stating: “These tours are typically to build diplomatic and trade alliances on behalf of a government, so truly, what are they doing?”
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“It seems like they have different priorities,” she added.
The criticism comes amid broader concerns about the couple’s approach to international visits.
Royal commentator Russell Myers noted in a recent German documentary that appearances matter when visiting underprivileged communities.
“If you’re going to places like Nigeria, like Colombia, which have huge socio-economic problems… and you’re turning up wearing tens of thousands of pounds worth of designer clothes – it really doesn’t send the right message,” Myers said.
The Sussexes have increasingly pursued separate work commitments in recent months, with sources describing it as a new “twin-track approach”.
The couple have only been seen together twice in the last four months, including an August interview with CBS.
A source told Hello! magazine: “Harry and Meghan have consistently pursued solo ventures in connection with their individual interests, but remain deeply committed to their joint efforts through Archewell.”
While Harry focuses on charity endeavours, including the upcoming Invictus Games in Canada, Meghan is preparing to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
Sources close to the couple explain that one parent always stays behind with their children during work trips.