Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been immersing themselves in the local culture during their four-day tour of Colombia, learning about the country’s art, history, music, politics, and the issues facing its people.
On their second day, they visited a local school to practice their Spanish and received heartfelt gifts for their children, Archie and Lilibet.
They then traveled to the Centro de Rehabilitacion Inclusiva in Bogota to meet with war veterans and the Colombian Invictus Games team, where Prince Harry joined in a game of seated volleyball.
During a luncheon on the same day, their hosts paid tribute to the Royal couple by serving a banquet meal that included some of their favorite foods.
Meghan, looking stunning in an Oscar de la Renta blue dress, attended the lavish function with her husband ahead of the Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence Against Children, scheduled for this November in Bogota.
The chefs at the event prepared a selection of delicious Colombian dishes, including two personal favorites of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – lemon cake and chocolate tart.
According to Harper’s Bazaar, the special event was curated with the couple in mind, aiming to make them feel at home as they explored the rich heritage of Colombia.
While the full menu remains undisclosed, it is likely that the couple sampled some popular Colombian dishes such as Bandeja Paisa, the national dish featuring rice, avocado, plantain, beans and various meats including sausages, fried pork rind and minced beef, reports the Mirror .
Other traditional delicacies that may have been on offer include Empanadas, deep-fried pastries filled with a variety of ingredients like meat, potatoes, rice, vegetables, crispy fries, different kinds of peppers and even peanut sauce.
They might also have tried Lechona, a succulent roast pork stuffed with rice, onion and vegetables, or Ajiaco, a local soup made with chicken, capers and guascas.
The couple may have indulged in some of Colombia’s traditional sweet treats, including fruit candies and obleas – a thin brown wafer filled with deliciously sticky fillings like arequipe (Colombian caramel), jam or chocolate.
