Before the Sussexes landed in Colombia, a source said the former actress was using the visit as an opportunity to repair her public image.

“Meghan sees this Colombia tour as her chance to prove to the world what a big star she is and how much the royal family misses her,” the source told a publication. “Doing events like this was the one thing about royal life that appealed to her. She was furious when that was taken away because she knows she’s such an asset.”

“She feels her and Harry together really shine when meeting dignitaries and locals, and it helps with the brand and their plan to be the alternative royal family,” the source continued. “Meghan knows that nobody in the royal family can put on a show like her and Harry.”