Prince Harry is “clearly in his element”, according to a body language expert, as he enjoys a solo tour without Meghan Markle.
The Duke of Sussex is undertaking a series of engagements in New York City that honour the legacy of his late mother, Princess Diana.
According to body language expert Darren Stanton, Prince Harry “loves” attending events “when he’s on his own”.
The expert added: “In these situations, he always comes across as very relaxed and calm.
Prince Harry ‘clearly in his element’ as he enjoys solo tour without Meghan MarkleReuters / Getty“It’s easy to see when he is not calm or relaxed, as his face goes bright red, and his cheeks flush.
“Other gestures we may see are that he will bite his lips, wring his hands, put his hands in his jackets, and brush things off his shoulder.”
Stanton claimed the old version of the Duke of Sussex “would’ve shown these sorts of signals quite often”.
However, during his appearances in New York, he seems “completely calm and relaxed and breathing at a good rate, which is noticeable through slight shoulder movements”.
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The expert continued: “The smiles and joy there show the real happiness and emotion.
“He looks excited to be at the event and is clearly in his element amongst this group of people.”
Stanton noted that Prince Harry appears more relaxed on his own.
He claimed: “Sometimes when he’s with Meghan, he feels more protective, he’s always on guard.
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“He’s never truly relaxed and we don’t tend to see this level of calm.”
Meghan Markle, 43, remained in Montecito, California to care for the couple’s children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
The Duchess of Sussex also did not accompany her husband to a charity concert at the weekend, with a source citing ill-health.