Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s latest foray into Colombia has once again illuminated their curious dynamics and raised eyebrows with some questionable fashion choices. Their appearance at the Petronio Alvarez Festival in Cali was meant to be a highlight of their quasi-royal tour, but it quickly became a spectacle for less-than-stellar reasons.

Meghan, in a green printed strapless maxi dress, seemed determined to command attention. While Harry opted for his standard navy pants and a blue button-down shirt, Meghan’s choice of attire, unfortunately, missed the mark. The dress, characterized by mismatched straps and a mass-produced appearance, did little to enhance her reputation as a fashion icon. The outfit, more fitting of a discount rack than a high-profile event, was not helped by Meghan’s awkward Spanish attempts to connect with the local audience.

However, it wasn’t just Meghan’s fashion faux pas that stole the show. On stage, as Harry graciously accepted a musical instrument from event organizers, Meghan’s behavior took center stage. In a display that seemed more about seizing the spotlight than support, Meghan clung to Harry with an almost theatrical intensity. Her double-claw grip on his arm, a move that looked more like a child clutching a security blanket, suggested a deeper insecurity and a desperate need for control.

This kind of clingy behavior, which has surfaced before, only served to highlight Meghan’s apparent struggle with maintaining control of the narrative. Rather than portraying a supportive partner, her actions seemed to reflect a pressing anxiety about being overshadowed. The forced smiles and lackluster enthusiasm from those around them hinted at a broader discomfort with the couple’s public display. Colombian dignitaries and locals, who initially appeared accommodating, were likely less impressed when the cameras were off.

Alejandro AA, a Colombian politician who shared the stage with the Sussexes alongside his actress wife Taliana Vargas, might have been all smiles for the press, but the raised eyebrows behind closed doors spoke volumes. Meghan’s public clinginess and fashion missteps underscored not just a lack of polish but also a troubling dynamic between her and Harry.

The real tragedy of the Sussexes’ Colombian adventure is not merely the thin crowds or the lack of genuine engagement. It is the palpable tension between Harry and Meghan, which makes the entire tour uncomfortable to witness. The combination of awkward fashion choices, desperate attempts to capture attention, and the underlying discord between them paint a picture of a tour that is less about diplomacy and more about managing an image in decline.