CLINGING TOGETHER LIKE SURVIVORS: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to Nottingham for their first joint public UK engagement since returning, greeted by cheering supporters, flowers and warm smiles. BUT as the couple posed for photos, Harry’s tight grip on Meghan’s shoulder caught the attention of a body language expert. HOWEVER, body language experts suggested the gesture could signal inner tension and caution, while Meghan’s self-embracing posture and fingers touching her throat were interpreted as possible signs of vulnerability. Behind their smiles, could their body language have hinted at more complicated emotions during this highly anticipated UK return? 😲 What do you think their body language revealed? See the full news report and all the photos in the comments below! 👇

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were ‘clinging together as survivors’ on their first official engagement since returning to the UK after Megxit, a body language expert has claimed.

The couple carried out a series of royal-style engagements in Nottingham after meeting members of the public in scenes that looked identical to their walkabout in the city almost a decade ago.

While Meghan, 45, accepted bouquets from well-wishers and told them ‘it’s great to be back’, Prince Harry, 42, repeatedly placed a protective arm around her as they posed for selfies.

Despite appearing delighted to be back in Britain after six years in California, body language expert Judi James claimed the prince’s clutch of his wife’s shoulder also signalled ‘inner tension and caution’.

‘At one point he placed an arm around her shoulders in a “protective wing” gesture,’ Ms James told the Daily Mail.

‘The non-verbal “tell” here of inner tension and caution came from his fingers, which dug tightly into Meghan’s shoulder at neck level, suggesting he felt keen to clutch her and keep her even closer.’

When Meghan reciprocated by placing her arm around his waist, the ‘double-cling’ made it seem like they were ‘clinging together as survivors,’ she added.

She highlighted that Harry and Meghan used body language to project a message of ‘joyful return’ – but there was also an underlying ‘tension from Harry’ and ‘a desire to protect his wife’.