Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Photo:Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty
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Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryare feeling the lovein Colombia.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex kicked off their tour to the South American country on Aug. 15, where they shared a sweet exchange during astop at the National Centre for the Arts in Bogotá. While taking in a cultural performance, Prince Harry was spotted giving Meghan a kiss on the forehead while hugging her with one arm. Meghan, 43, smiled and leaned into her husband, 39, during the public display of affection.
Meghan also put a hand on Harry’s knee as they sat together at the arts center.
Throughout their first day in Bogotá, the couple were also spotted holding hands on several occasions, from their arrival to acharter school visit.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in May, haveopenly shown their affectionsince they took their relationship public in 2017.
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“Meghan is used to being touchy-feely, and Harry is the same,” former palace spokesman Dickie Arbiter previouslytold PEOPLE. “Harry has always been tactile.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 15, 2024.Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty
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During Meghan’svery first royal outingin 2017, following their engagement announcement, the pair held hands and linked arms during a walkabout in Nottingham, England.
“While Prince Harry and Meghan holding hands is atypical for royal engagements, it is a seemingly welcomed gesture to show unity and celebration of their engagement period,” etiquette expert andBeaumont Etiquettefounder Myka Meiertold PEOPLEat the time. “There is no protocol that says they can not show affection on official engagements, and this gesture makes them relatable and lovable to the public.”
“Meghan and Prince Harry holding hands at a royal engagement is a refreshingly modern approach to their new role both as a couple and as representatives of the royal family,” she added.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Nottingham, England in December 2017.Karwai Tang/WireImage
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex continued to sneak in adoring gestures when out and about in the years since.
Meghan warmly wrapped an arm around Harry at theBob Marley: One Lovepremiere in Jamaica in January, and the couple held hands at theRoyal Salute Polo Matchin Florida in April, during theirtour of Nigeriain May and at theESPY Awardsin July.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Serena Williams at the 2024 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California on July 11, 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty
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source: people.com