First signs Prince Harry would leave royal family 'seen in footage …
Signs Prince Harry would end up leaving Royal life behind were evident as far back as 2017, an expert claims. The Duke of Sussex made veiled hints about strained family ties during an interview with future wife Meghan Markle. Announcing their engagement Harry and Meghan sat down for their first TV interview, with the royal asked about the reaction to this proposal from his dad and brother.
READ MORE: Sarah Ferguson explains why she stands by scandal-hit Prince Andrew Now Judi James, a body language expert, told Express.co.uk how examining the footage, Harry's long pause and awkward non verbal ques, said more than words could at the time. She said: "The first sightings of any trouble between Harry and William was always said to be during their ill-fated 'Fab Four' interview where Harry was asked about any disagreements and paused as William gave a very emphatic 'Yes'.
"But during Harry and Meghan's engagement interview, it is possible to see some almost identical body language from Harry and Meghan when Harry is asked what it was like telling his father and brother about his engagement." Judi said the Duke and Duchess had very different body language signals when asked about Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. "When the late Queen was mentioned previously in the interview, Harry and Meghan's responses were instant, enthusiastic and warm," the expert said.
"When Charles and William are brought up though, there was a long, telling and unnecessary pause with some complex non-verbal cues that suggest all was not well behind the scenes.
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"Until that point, Meghan had been fielding many of the questions with confidence but here she turns to Harry to inspect his face as though waiting for his lead, much as she did during the Fab Four interview." Judi said how the Duke reacted with his body language - "fast blinks" before looking down, seems to express his true feelings. Judi expanded on how the Duke reacted with his body language signals after being asked about his father and brother.
"He then looks to his side as though recalling the moment and his lips clamp rather than move in speech," she added. "The 'Ah...' from Harry sounds telling, as though he is debating whether to tell all or not. He performs an asymmetric smile that suggests he could say more."
Judi said Meghan's body language was equally telling. "Meghan did a nervous giggle and Harry raised his brows. Harry even partly repeated the question, which, along with the pause, was a classic stalling for time," she said.
"We then see two self-touch, part cut-off gestures as he scratches his face and rubs his mouth to suggest a desire to conceal." Judi said Prince Harry made his awkwardness even more obvious by delaying his response. "The question itself could easily have been dismissed with a couple of polite words and a smile, but Harry seems to be struggling.
"He ends up saying 'exciting' and Meghan looks down with the muscles working in her jaw to suggest some discomfort. "Harry suddenly seems to latch onto Kate as a life-raft subject for an easier response. 'Catherine's been amazing' is said with some genuine enthusiasm and Meghan nods 'she's wonderful'. "But Harry was asked about his father.
He uses a thumb-jerk gesture here, referring to 'teas' with a mouth grimace before switching again to his 'grandparents' with a much less complicated smile of love and approval." It comes as Harry and Meghan are still to RSVP to the King's Coronation in May, amid speculation they may snub the one of the momentous occasions in the royal calendar in decades. READ NEXT:
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