Meghan Markle and Prince Harry warned of ‘furious criticism’ if they do one thing on Colombia tour

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been cautioned about the potential “furious criticism” they might face if they choose to take their children, Archie and Lilibet, to Colombia this week.

The Sussexes are set to land in South America on Thursday for a four-day trip, with plans to visit Bogota and the areas of Cartagena and Cali. Whether the Royal couple will bring along five year old Prince Archie and three year old Princess Lilibet is still up in the air. However, Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has suggested that doing so could attract negative attention.

Mr Fitzwilliams said: “I think the security angle of Colombia, the fact it has a reputation as being dangerous, certainly in certain areas, makes it impossible for them to bring Archie and Lili without bringing furious criticism, including from many in the US, on their heads.”

After expressing concerns over safety during his trips to the UK, particularly regarding his family, Fitzwilliams believes that taking Archie and Lilibet to a country perceived as risky would provoke a “disastrous” public response.

Inquiries have been made to the representatives of the Sussexes by Express.co.uk to confirm whether the young royals will be accompanying their parents to Colombia.

Inquiries have been made to the representatives of the Sussexes by Express.co.uk to confirm whether the young royals will be accompanying their parents to Colombia.

Fitzwilliams further commented: “If London is ‘too dangerous’, what about Nigeria or Colombia, even if the government arranges security. If it’s about perceptions and those visits, whether royal or quasi-royal are, taking their children there would be disastrous.”