Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are gearing up for yet another globe-trotting adventure, this time setting their sights on Colombia.
The couple is scheduled to arrive in Bogotá on August 15th, followed by a visit to the coastal city of Cartagena the next day. Their itinerary includes attending a highly anticipated music festival and visiting a town with a somber history. However, the real spectacle might just be what Meghan decides to wear during this South American journey. During their previous trip to Nigeria, Meghan wowed in a series of maxi dresses and gowns, many of which featured pieces by local designers. The question on everyone's mind is whether she will repeat this fashion formula in Colombia or introduce a new twist.
Enter Johanna Ortiz, a Colombian designer who has previously dressed Meghan, albeit with mixed reviews. Ortiz’s creations have been a part of Meghan's wardrobe before, including the gold sleeveless dress she wore to the Ms. Foundation Awards and several outfits during the Nigeria trip. Naturally, this raises the question of whether Ortiz is set to make another appearance in Meghan’s wardrobe during this Colombian tour.
Rumors are swirling, and here’s where the story gets particularly intriguing. According to sources, Ortiz extended a gracious offer to Meghan for this Colombian tour, hoping the Duchess would showcase her latest designs, thereby giving Ortiz's brand a glamorous spotlight and potential sales boost. However, Meghan reportedly did not reciprocate the favor. According to a video by UK Royal Trends, sources close to Ortiz have revealed that the designer is reportedly crestfallen over Meghan’s alleged refusal to pay for the outfits. Those who anticipated that Meghan's endorsement would catapult Ortiz's brand into the limelight now feel snubbed and disrespected. It's almost as if Meghan has turned this generous offer into yet another opportunity to flaunt her freebies, all while on a taxpayer-funded jaunt. The audacity, as some might say, is staggering.
To complicate matters further, there are whispers that Ortiz's disappointment isn't just about a missed financial opportunity but also about Meghan’s notorious fashion faux pas. Critics have long lamented that Meghan's sartorial choices often miss the mark. An insider snidely remarked that Meghan doesn't have the type of figure that complements high fashion, and most designers would prefer she didn't wear their clothes at all, as she consistently looks unkempt. On the flip side, it's worth noting that these claims about Ortiz's dissatisfaction and Meghan's alleged refusal to pay could be nothing more than sensationalized rumors. The UK Royal Trends YouTube channel has stirred the pot with these allegations, but there’s little concrete evidence to back them up. Without an official statement from either Meghan or Ortiz, this story might just be another attempt to generate controversy and headlines rather than reflect reality.
As it stands, the swirling rumors surrounding Meghan Markle's Colombian trip only add to the mounting scrutiny she faces with every move. Meghan, who seems more concerned with fashion choices and public image than the causes she purportedly champions, finds herself at the center of yet another media storm. Whether the claims about Ortiz's disappointment are founded or not, they certainly add a dramatic flair to what was already shaping up to be a grandiose display of royal-like travel, funded by taxpayers, of course. As Meghan prepares to strut her stuff on yet another publicly scrutinized escapade, all eyes are on her to see if the rumors hold any truth or if this is just another chapter in the ongoing saga of Meghan Markle's controversial and extravagant public life.
