A source claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced “similar comments” and backlash when they conducted their visit to Nigeria.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry playing the drums

The Sussexes are said to be at a crossroads as to work out their next move (Image: Archewell Foundation)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received mixed criticisms after completing their four-day visit to Colombia at the invitation of Vice President Francia Márquez, with some slamming the couple for imitating a “royal tour”.

A source told OK! Magazine the trip was to help “elevate their status in Hollywood”, but instead the Montecito-based duo have been left “embarrassed” by the reaction.

They said: “Both Meghan and Harry are keen to do more of these tours as that’s what they love doing and what they enjoyed most about royal life. But they’ve been left embarrassed by this latest backlash, especially as they faced similar comments when they went to Nigeria.”

They added: “They want to help raise awareness of the issues some of these countries face and they know their profile can highlight that. They also know that these trips help elevate their status in Hollywood and in turn help their brand. They don’t want to stop doing them but are unsure of what to do next to win everyone over again.”

The couple were accused of costing the poverty-stricken country £1.5 million in security costs alone, but El Pais reports the Ministry said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex financed the trip with their “own resources” with the help of international agencies.