THE DUKE of Sussex, 39, showed several signs that he’s a ”reluctant royal” during a recent glitzy event in Jamaica, a body language expert has claimed.

The two Sussexes were branded “embarrassing” after posing on the red carpet with Jamaican leaders earlier this week – however, the star-studded evening revealed more than this.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dazzle on red carpet at the premiere in JamaicaCredit: The Mega Agency

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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at the world premiere of Bob MarleyCredit: Getty

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According to body language expert Judi James, the Duke, 39, was looking ‘downcast’ and ‘reluctant” throughout the eveningCredit: Twitter/@Jamaicangrades
According to body language expert Judi James, who analysed a clip of the duo at the Carib Theatre, there was a stark difference between how enthusiastic Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle appeared, with the Duke seemingly more downcast.

The video, which has since surfaced on X – also known as Twitter – shows Harry making his way to the seats, following the mum-of-two, who was sporting a posh evening gown.

Whilst the son of King Charles appeared to be feeling a bit down, the Duchess was the very opposite – in good spirits, waving to fans and smiling as she’s holding up her large dress.

Chatting exclusively with Fabulous, the pro said: ”Meghan and Harry’s body language in this clip does seem to show Meghan determined to look polite and rather gracious while Harry appears downcast, with several signals of reluctance as they take their seats.”

These, she revealed, included the distance between the royal couple.

”Firstly there is the large gap between himself and his wife. Why does he stall in the aisle while she is making her way down past the seats?

”You’d expect him to follow her in closely,” noted Judi.

There is also another crucial element the eagle-eyed pro spotted – ”the leg splay and the hand in the pocket”.

”These both give the impression he’s reluctant to rush to his seat.”

Judi went on to add: ”Lastly there is the way he strokes his neck underneath his chin.

”This is an assessment ritual, as though he’s making a decision.

”He also seems to wipe his hand over his mouth and his facial expression is unsmiling.”

As Meghan was then engaging in a conversation with someone behind, Harry appeared to be ”really downcast”, Judi added.

”His hand is still in his pocket and even though Meghan is speaking his eyes don’t look at her face, suggesting there might have been some kind of a problem, possibly logistical.”

Prince Harry and Meghan sparked a diplomatic row after posing on a red carpet with Jamaican leaders who want to ditch the Royal Family.

Jamaica is one of 14 non-UK realms – including Canada, Australia and New Zealand – where the unwell King is head of state.

The duo put on a loved-up display on the red carpet for the premiere of Bob Marley film One Love.

The couple posed for photos with Marlene Malahoo Forte, Jamaica’s minister for legal and constitutional affairs, who’s vowed to “sever ties” between Jamaica and the monarchy.

In January, she said the government would bring a Bill to Parliament in April to remove the King, 75,.

The Royal Family insist it is up to the people living in Realms to determine if they wish to leave the monarchy.

The King remains Head of State of of 15 Realms including Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and the United Kingdom.