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Lipreader reveals Meghan Markle’s one-word ‘order’ to Prince Harry after meeting Colombian VP on ‘faux royal tour’
The Sussexes were guarded by an 'immense' army of security during their visit
A LIPREADER has revealed Meghan Markle's one-word "order" to Prince Harry after meeting the Colombian Vice President.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in the capital, Bogota, on Thursday for a four-day trip which has been branded a "faux-royal" tour.
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Harry and Meghan attended a breakfast meeting with Vice President Francia Marquez and her spouse, Rafael Yerney Pinillo.
But as they exited a building, garnering affectionate applause from onlookers, a lip reading expert claimed she noticed an interesting interaction between the Sussexes.
Expert Nicola Hickling interpreted Meghan discreetly commanding Harry with a single word, reports the
Ms Hickling alleged that Meghan quietly muttered: "Hand", before Harry replied: "Here you go."
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Their itinerary included a stop at the Colegio Cultura Popular children's school, where they were shown around by the school's principal, Leonel Umana Parra, and student Jose David.
Harry and Meghan were then seen with an "immense security presence" at another school with a cavalcade that included at least 14 vehicles.
The Colegio La Giralda's perimeter had soldiers, police and suited private security stationed around it.
Meanwhile, an officer armed with a folding Kevlar shield was also present - known as a ballistic briefcase - to stop any potential shooter taking aim at the couple.
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At the school, Harry actively engaged the onlookers, attempting his hand at counting in Spanish and sharing glimpses into his family life.
He admitted to the assembly, as decoded by Ms Hickling, that his young ones, Archie and Lilibet, remain unexposed to the realms of social media.
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According to the lip reading pro, he told the crowd: "I have young children and they're not on social media."
On Friday, the couple will stay in Bogota to engage with students about emotional well-being in education.
They're set to attend a luncheon hosted by Vice President Marquez, followed by a meet-and-greet with Colombia's Invictus Games competitors.
Harry and Meghan stepped down from the working monarchy in 2020 and no longer travel at the request of the UK Government on official overseas royal visits.
But they were invited to Colombia by Vice President Francia Márquez and have a jam-packed schedule that includes meeting leaders and discussing concerns about cyberbullying.
The couple's Archewell Foundation has a focus on promoting safer digital environments.
Márquez said: "The conference will present a global framework for creating safer physical and virtual spaces, addressing issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impact of these threats on mental health.
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"It will offer practical solutions and commitments for countries around the world.
"During their visit, the Duke and Duchess, as well as the Archewell Foundation, will take part in a number of activities related to this important topic."
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