Meghan Markle wears $3200 dress during ‘faux royal’ tour of Colombia

Meghan Markle has kicked off the first day of the Sussexes “faux royal” tour of Colombia in style, rocking a glam cocktail dress.

Meghan Markle is pretty in pink.

The Duchess of Sussex looked radiant in a metallic jacquard dress by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz ($AU3246) for a visit to the National Centre for the Arts in Bogotá, Colombia, as she and Prince Harry continued their tour of the country on Thursday.

The Suits star, 43, paired the chic patterned maxi — which featured a sweetheart neckline and a keyhole cutout — with brown Jimmy Choo sandals.

Britain's Prince Harry Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle greet students during a visit to the National Centre for the Arts in Bogota. Picture: RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP

While Markle styled the convertible dress with two straps, it can also be worn strapless, with one-shoulder or with a ruffled shoulder bolero.

The royal wore her down hair in soft curls and accessorised with a Cartier necklace and other gold jewellery as she and her husband enjoyed an afternoon of cultural performances.

Harry, 39, had a relaxed summertime vibe for the outing in a beige blazer and trousers with a blue shirt.

The Sussexes arrived in Colombia on Thursday. Picture: RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP

Meghan and Harry attended a show as part of their first day of activities. Picture: RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP

The couple was joined by Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and her partner, Rafael Yerney Pinillo, as well as Xiomara Suescun, the director of the National Centre for the Arts.

Johanna Ortiz — a native of Cali, Colombia — has been a notable designer in Markle’s fashion rotation.

Markle rocked a printed halter dress by Ortiz during her and Harry’s trip to Nigeria in May.

She also made a statement to the British royal family when she opted for a strapless gold dress from the designer to be honoured at the Women of Vision Awards in May 2023.

The pair are embarking on a four-day tour of Colombia. Picture: RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP

The duchess looked elegant as she and her husband kicked off their four-day trip to Colombia Thursday morning.

Markle wore a navy halter-style vest ($AU900) and matching cropped trousers ($AU676) from Veronica Beard for a meeting at Márquez’s official residence in Bogotá.

The mother-of-two pulled her hair back in a sleek bun and styled the ensemble with Pippa Small stud earrings ($AU1026), black Manolo Blahnik satin pumps ($AU1094) and an ivory Loro Piana bag ($AU7096).

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