Prince Harry And Meghan MarkleThe Duke's trip to Colombia began with the Duke criticising social media companies for their role in the riots in the UK.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in the South American country at the invitation of Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez, who said the couple had an “exceptional opportunity to connect with elders, youth and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians … and highlight Colombia's role as a beacon of culture and innovation.”
Speaking at an event to promote a “responsible digital future”, Harry said: “What happens online spills over to the streets within minutes. People act on information that isn't true. It's up to us all to be able to distinguish the true from the false.
“In an ideal world, people in positions of influence would take more responsibility. We no longer debate facts. As long as people are allowed to spread lies, abuse and harass, social cohesion as we know it is completely broken down.”
Meghan told the gathering at EAN University in Bogotá: “It doesn't matter where you live. It doesn't matter who you are. Whether you personally or someone you know is a victim of what's happening online. And that's something we can actively work on every day to fix.”
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