Meghan Markle's one-word 'demand' on faux royal tour laid bare by lip reader

A lipreader has described the one-word "order" that is believed to have given to following their meeting with the Colombian Vice President.

this summer on what was described by some royal commentators as a "faux-royal" tour.

During one engagement, they had a breakfast meeting with Vice President Francia Marquez and her spouse, Rafael Yerney Pinillo.

Lipreading expert Nicola Hickling noticed the word Meghan said to Harry as they exited the building, according to the .

As they were making their way out of the building, the Duchess of Sussex is believed to have said "hand" to which Harry replied: "Here you go."

The tour was seen as a major success, with the couple undertaking extensive charity work and Meghan being praised for a speech which aimed to inspire young girls.

The couple spent time in Bogota, Cali and Cartegna as they undertook a variety of engagements from school visits, empowerment and tech safety panels, lunches and dinners with local leaders and representatives, .

said: "Their attempts to carve out a new public identity have often been met with scepticism, and not without reason.

"However, this felt different. It was as if the Sussexes finally understood what it takes to leverage their global platform for good, rather than just for personal brand-building."

The Vice President said in a news conference prior to the reception of Harry and Meghan that the visit sought to "build bridges and open doors" and to raise awareness and address a "problem that concerns all of humanity today: cyberbullying," especially because of its impact on children.

In advance of the tour, the couple stated their goal was to "show up and do good, no matter where we are in the world" through their charity, The Foundation.

Although Harry and Meghan were the country over £1.5 million, Colombian officials have .

El Pais reports that the Ministry confirmed the Sussexes covered their own travel expenses. A spokesperson from the Ministry said: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex financed their trip and that of their team with their own resources." International agencies are said to have helped contribute towards the costs.