Prince Harry and Meghan kicked off the third day of their quasi royal tour of Colombia with a visit to a Caribbean drumming school.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved from the capital Bogota to the coastal town of Cartagena with a usual heavy security detail.
A police Black Hawk helicopter when a drone circled the sky above the venue and roads nearby were blocked off.
They arrived more than an hour later than anticipated at the Tambores de Cabildo music school to meet students at staff as part of their cultural discovery of the South American country.
As part of the security a black police anti terrorist, nuclear, biological terror van and an ambulance were parked outside.Â
Several of their escorts carried the now ever present ballistic briefcase – Kevlar bullet proof shields – which are part of the security detail.
The pair emerged from a Toyota Land Cruiser which was circled by police and soldiers before walking in to a barn style building for a drumming welcome.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the third day of their visit to Columbia, attending a Caribbean drumming schoolÂ
Meghan shakes hands while visiting a local music school in ColumbiaÂ
Harry wore a blue linen shirt, beige trousers and sunglasses for the third day of the visitÂ
Set on the beach the venue was ringed by police and security as Harry and Meghan walked
The couple arriving more than an hour later than anticipated at the Tambores de Cabildo music school (pictured)
Set on the beach the venue was ringed by police and security but despite the venue being common knowledge there were barely any onlookers.
Two women shouted out ‘Harry’ and he turned to wave to them before swiftly turning and walking inside.
The temperate climate of Bogota was swapped for the humidity of the Caribbean as temperatures soared to 32c.
Harry wore a blue linen shirt, beige trousers and sunglasses while Meghan wore black and white shoulder less dress.
Ahead of their arrival local media reported how Cartagena’s mayor DumekTurbay had not been invited to the event or to meet the royal couple.
He told W radio:’The vice president, Francia Márquez, did not invite me to any of the events, so I will watch on television the arrival of these illustrious figures to the city.
‘I don’t think I’m in the vice president’s heart . They’re going to be in La Boquilla, if I’m not mistaken, what I understand is that they’re going to visit some of the foundations and organizations that work in La Boquilla; they’ll be in the city, I’m going to find a way to send her my details.
Harry and Meghan on the third day of their visit to Columbia, attending a Caribbean drumming school
Meghan shakes hands while visiting a local music school in Columbia
The couple smile as they enter the Caribbean drumming school on the third day of their visit to ColumbiaÂ
Day three of Harry and Meghan’s visit to Colombia hosted by the vice president Francia Márquez
Meghan was filmed dancing enthusiastically with locals during an engagement on Thursday night
The following day, Prince Harry was seen breaking out a shimmy during an engagement in Bogota
The Prince bent his knees while wagging his hips, and rolling his arms and shoulders during his impromptu dance
‘All distinguished guests who come to the city always take a gift from the government, on behalf of the people of Cartagena; I am looking for a way to send my gift through the Foreign Ministry.
‘I have not been invited, I have been exempted from the visit .’
Local reports said that 3,000 police were on duty for the visit to the city and a later trip the town of San Basilio de Pelanque around 90 minutes away.
The anti colonial town was founded in the 17th century by freed African slaves and still maintains its cultural links to the continent through music, food and variation of Creole language.
Rhythmic drumming, accompanied by singing and clapping could be heard from inside the venue, while a breeze blew across the nearby beach.
While the couple were outside some soldiers took shelter from the fierce sun under palm topped cabanas.
After an hour inside the couple left without being seen after security teams purposely drove vehicles in front of the entrance to block off the view.
No media were allowed inside the event although footage and images were due to be released by the vice president’s office and the Sussex team later.
It comes after Prince Harry danced as he met with children during the second day of his trip to Colombia – a day after Meghan was filmed enthusiastically dancing while attending a special cultural event.
The Duke and Duchess were welcomed by Colombia’s vice-president and her husband after arriving in the country on Thursday for the start of a four-day tour.Â
That evening, the couple attended an engagement at the Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella (CNA), highlighting the artistry of Bogotá.Â
After being greeted by Minister of Culture Juan David Correa, and the Director of CNA Xiomara Suescún, they were treated to theatre, music and dance performances. A video showing Meghan busting taking part in a dance session with locals went viral.
