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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at the TIME 100 Summit in NYC.<\/p>\n
April 30 2025, Published 10:03 a.m. ET<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have never shied away from public displays of affection<\/a> at events. However, in a surprising turn of events, Markle\u2019s recent TIME 100 Summit appearance was far different. Body language expert Judi James noted that when Harry reached out to show affection, Markle simply ignored him. She claims this proved that the Duke is the \u2018spare\u2019 in their marriage.<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The painfully awkward moment between Harry and Markle occurred when he tried to help her out of their private car. As reported by the Daily Mail<\/a>, as Harry reached out his hand to Markle, she instead hugged a woman who had turned out to greet them. As Harry’s chivalry went unnoticed, what was obvious was that the snub left him embarrassed. Commenting on the same, James told the outlet, \u201cWhether 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.\u201d She added, \u201cBy the time they’re arriving for the greetings, it seems to be Meghan very much in the lead while Harry lurks behind.\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n The awkward video of Harry\u2019s \u2018spare\u2019 moment <\/a>went viral on X (formerly Twitter), and fans couldn\u2019t stop chiming in with their two cents. A critic slammed, <\/a>\u201cWig Hair and her Spare.\u201d Another royal watcher noted<\/a>, \u201cShe [woman who greeted the pair] sure backed away from Haz after hugging Megs.\u201d Meanwhile, a fan quipped, \u201cOh Harry!! Who’s the royal here?\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n James also decoded Markle\u2019s one key \u2018non-verbal cue\u2019 that she used to elevate her \u2018star status\u2019. She explained, \u201cIt’s also called the ‘broken wing’ gesture, and although it suggests physical weakness or vulnerability, it reflects status power as in ‘I don’t need my hands as I have people to open my doors and tow me along.’\u201d Meanwhile, Harry, she noted, \u201cHis jacket hangs open and his expression is more intense and less radiant than his wife’s.\u201d Following Markle\u2019s appearance, the royal couple were captured again, this time leaving the side door flanked by security. Reflecting footage of the same, James opined, \u201cHarry still in that same awkward-looking pose, but here his hands are at his side. His body language looks slightly off-script here as it’s Meghan having to eye-check his face while holding out her hand to re-establish the romantic gesture.\u201d<\/p>\n Article continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<\/p>\n