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Prince Harry understands when to sit aside and let Meghan Markle shine.
On Wednesday, April 23, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the TIME100 Summit. While Meghan easily slid into her famous character, Prince Harry played a more supporting role, according to a body language expert.
Judi James told DailyMail.com that Meghan "very much [took] the lead" during the couple's New York visit, while Harry "lurks behind" in what she characterized as a supporting role.
"Whether Harry's leading or lurking here, he appears to be in the role of 'spare,' displaying some awkward-looking body language poses while a more assured Meghan takes the starring role," according to her.
James cited Meghan's confident welcome of guests and her distinctive "celebrity wilt" gesture – hands dangling from bent wrists — as indicators of her enhanced status.
"It suggests a form of specialness," she added. "I don't need my hands as I have people to open my doors and tow me along."
Meanwhile, Harry waited for his turn, standing stiffly with his jacket hanging open and a considerably more serious attitude.
"His chest might be splayed, but the way his knees are bent in a 'frog's-leg' position creates an air of awkwardness," James observed, adding that even during their leave, Harry appeared to accidentally turn the emphasis back to Meghan.
Though Harry sat supportively in the audience for Meghan's panel, James claimed it was the former actress who "worked the cameras," and eventually came off as the "star arrival."
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