During their tour of Colombia, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced calls from locals in San Basilio de Palenque, the first free African town in the Americas, to apologize for the British monarchy's historical role in the slave trade. Residents, including local police president Segundo Caceres Reyes and hairdresser Elida Canarte Diaz, expressed hope that Harry would acknowledge the suffering caused by his family's actions and seek forgiveness. While Harry has condemned the unjust systems of the past, he has not issued a formal apology. Colombia's vice-president, Francia Márquez, who invited the couple, highlighted the importance of reparations and historical acknowledgment. The visit attracted attention to ongoing discussions regarding the royal family's accountability for colonial legacies. This engagement forms part of a broader dialogue about reparative justice and historical reconciliation.