Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kicked off their tour with a flurry of activities, including school visits and enjoying vibrant performances.

The Royal couple began their day with a breakfast meeting with Vice President Francia Marquez and her husband, Rafael Yerney Pinillo. They savoured coffee, tea, and traditional pan de bono (Colombian cheese bread) before exchanging pleasantries and gifts.

Meghan, looking chic in a navy Veronica Beard summer suit, and Harry, smartly dressed in a suit, then visited the Colegio Cultura Popular, a children's school in Bogota. They were given a guided tour and an informational session by the school's head, Leonel Umana Parra, and student Jose David.

Later, the Sussexes were seen tapping their feet to the rhythm as they watched a music and dance group perform at the Delia Zapata National Centre for the Arts. Meghan, seated between Harry and Ms Marquez, looked stunning in a vibrant pink patterned dress by Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz, complete with a leg slit, while her curled hair rested on her shoulders.

The Royal pair were spotted engaging in conversation as they applauded the performers along with the other guests present, before posing for photographs with them.

However, body language expert Judi James believes it was during this performance that Prince Harry inadvertently revealed his discomfort.

She told the Mirror: "Despite his life-long induction into royal behaviour it was Meghan who managed to sustain a perfect royal smile at this performance while Harry's expressions and body language fluctuated.

"At times he was actively laughing and chatting using animated gesticulation but there were also 'flash' moments like this when his smile dropped and his facial expression looked almost dour in comparison to his wife's.

"When he sat watching there was a lot of pulling and fiddling with his clothes and some foot-shuffling to suggest awkwardness or anxiety while Meghan beside him adopted an elegant pose that didn't waver."

Earlier in the day, Meghan dazzled in a £598 Orlinda vest by designer Veronica Beard. However, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex greeted their fans, Judi believes they were both projecting very different emotions.

She noted: "Meghan's 'Hey, I'm here! ' pose, facial expression and styling put her in full, confident A-lister mode here. Her eye expression registers a level of excitement, with her symmetric smile looking like a nod to a more regal approach, and her way of holding herself is celebrity-infused 'special' and far from casual, relatable and down-to-earth.

"She looks totally in her element, almost as though this is a moment she has been waiting for all her life. Her shoulders are splayed and her elbows tucked into her torso as she carries her large designer bag in one hand and allows her royal husband to tow her along with the other."

However, when it comes to Harry, Judi suggests his expression was more hesitant, indicating complex emotions about the journey.

"Harry walks ahead in less of a performative mode," said Judi. "He forms a polite smile but his expression is a little more tempered and complex. His eye expression looks almost wary which could be natural given that he is a royal without the kind of protocols and even safety nets the Firm will have when they are on proper royal tours."

Indeed, Harry has openly expressed his worries about his family's security and refuses to return to the UK after his taxpayer-funded protection was removed following his move to the US.

Security was tight today outside the Colegio Cultura Popular children's school in Bogota, where they were given a tour and briefing by the school's head, Leonel Umana Parra, and student Jose David.

Heavily armed soldiers were visible around the perimeter, and armed police, motorcycle officers, and suited security guards were also in attendance.

Meghan and Harry have been invited to Colombia by Vice President Marquez, where they have a busy itinerary that includes meeting with leaders and discussing cyberbullying concerns.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will stay in Bogota on Friday to engage with students about emotional well-being in education. They are also set to attend a luncheon hosted by Vice President Marquez, followed by a meeting with Colombia's Invictus Games competitors.

Colombia made history as the first South American nation to participate in Prince Harry's sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans at the Dusseldorf Invictus Games in September 2023.

This visit marks the Royal couple's inaugural joint trip to Colombia, during which they will also tour the cities of Cartagena and Cali.

Prince Harry and Meghan's journey precedes the first World Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence Against Children, scheduled to take place in Colombia in November. The couple's Archewell Foundation is committed to promoting safer digital environments.

Marquez stated: "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. 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."