The subtle clues that suggest Prince Harry is the 'spare' in his marriage with Meghan Markle

According to a body language expert, Meghan Markle was in the spotlight at the TIME100 Summit in New York City, while Prince Harry was once again relegated to the role of ‘spare’.

The Duchess of Sussex, aged 43, caught everyone’s attention when she showed up at the event wearing a $5,000 Ralph Lauren suit. During the summit, she discussed ‘making mistakes’ and shared a significant recent milestone about her son Archie.

In a series of photos, her husband accompanied her from their private car as she arrived at the venue and was also there to welcome her back after her time on stage.

To the untrained eye, some might have considered Harry, 40, to be merely adopting the role of doting husband but body language expert Judi James has since pointed out some ‘awkwardness.’

Discussing the couple’s appearance exclusively with DailyMail.com, she shared: ‘Whether 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.’

Of their arrival, Judi explained: ‘By the time they’re arriving for the greetings it seems to be Meghan very much in the lead while Harry lurks behind. 

‘Meghan uses one key non-verbal cue or tell here to elevate her celebrity or star status. 

‘While her arms are bent at a 45-degree angle her hands adopt a “celebrity wilt,” dangling from her bent wrists. 

Meghan Markle took center stage at the TIME100 Summit in New York City on Wednesday - and it left Prince Harry assuming the role of 'spare' once again, according to a body language expert

Meghan Markle took center stage at the TIME100 Summit in New York City on Wednesday – and it left Prince Harry assuming the role of ‘spare’ once again, according to a body language expert 

In a series of snapshots, her husband chaperoned the mom-of-two from their private car as she arrived at the venue

In a series of snapshots, her husband chaperoned the mom-of-two from their private car as she arrived at the venue 

Following Meghan's appearance at the event, which also saw Ryan Reynolds take to the stage , the high-profile couple were spotted once again - this time leaving via a side door, flanked by security

Following Meghan’s appearance at the event, which also saw Ryan Reynolds take to the stage , the high-profile couple were spotted once again – this time leaving via a side door, flanked by security 

Meghan has come under fire in recent months, facing backlash over both her new Netflix show and her lifestyle brand, As Ever

Meghan has come under fire in recent months, facing backlash over both her new Netflix show and her lifestyle brand, As Ever 

She donned some tan, wide-leg silk pants and a matching blazer from the brand Ralph Lauren; the set costs just over $5,000

She donned some tan, wide-leg silk pants and a matching blazer from the brand Ralph Lauren; the set costs just over $5,000 

‘This is a gesture that suggests a form of specialness. 

‘It’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.”‘

She continued: ‘It’s Meghan who works the cameras here and instigates the gracious-looking hugs of friendship.

‘Harry waits his turn in a way that would have been unthinkable during his time in the royal family. 

‘His jacket hangs open and his expression is more intense and less radiant than his wife’s.’

Underneath a trendy jacket, Meghan wore a white button down top that she tucked into loose-fitting trousers

Underneath a trendy jacket, Meghan wore a white button down top that she tucked into loose-fitting trousers

The mother-of-two paired the look with a $180 Veronica Beard brown belt and $495 Stuart Weitzman suede heels

She accessorized with a $28,000 Cartier gold watch and a pair of gold hoop earrings that appear to be Balenciaga

The mother-of-two paired the look with a $180 Veronica Beard brown belt and $495 Stuart Weitzman suede heels. She accessorized with a $28,000 Cartier gold watch 

The As Ever creator was joined by Prince Harry, who looked sharp in a navy blue suit

The As Ever creator was joined by Prince Harry, who looked sharp in a navy blue suit

Meghan's hair appeared to have a red tint to it, although it's unclear if she dyed it or if it appeared that color because of the lighting

Meghan’s hair appeared to have a red tint to it, although it’s unclear if she dyed it or if it appeared that color because of the lighting

Following Meghan’s appearance at the event, which also saw Ryan Reynolds take to the stage, the high-profile couple were spotted once again – this time leaving via a side door, flanked by security.    

‘Harry is towing his wife alone in a classic celebrity pose,’ Judi shared.

‘His chest might be splayed but the way his knees are bent in a “frogs-leg” position creates an air of awkwardness as he turns to look back in a checking gesture that directs camera attention to her, making hers look like the star arrival.’

‘The next pose shows Harry 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 of the hand clasp,’ Judi concluded.

Meghan posed with TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley on the carpet

Meghan posed with TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley on the carpet

TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs also joined the couple for some photos

TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs also joined the couple for some photos

Meghan Markle has reflected on the 'mistakes' she made while trying to launch three ventures at once - amid the numerous problems plaguing her new show, lifestyle brand, and podcast

Meghan Markle has reflected on the ‘mistakes’ she made while trying to launch three ventures at once – amid the numerous problems plaguing her new show, lifestyle brand, and podcast

Meghan admitted that after releasing 'three products at the same time,' she decided to 'give herself the space and grace to make mistakes'

Meghan admitted that after releasing ‘three products at the same time,’ she decided to ‘give herself the space and grace to make mistakes’

She said, 'You see it all come to life and try to give yourself the space and the grace to make mistakes, to know you're not doing it right every day'

She said, ‘You see it all come to life and try to give yourself the space and the grace to make mistakes, to know you’re not doing it right every day’

'Something that is seemingly so big somehow becomes so microscopic in importance compared to what's happening with my children,' she explained

‘Something that is seemingly so big somehow becomes so microscopic in importance compared to what’s happening with my children,’ she explained

Meghan has come under fire in recent months, facing backlash over both her new Netflix show and her lifestyle brand, As Ever.

Her series With Love, Meghan – which saw her and a rolodex of her famous friends in the kitchen as they prepared elaborate recipes and created home décor items – premiered last month on the streaming service, but instantly, it was met with negative reviews from critics and viewers alike.

The launch of her company As Ever was also plagued by problems as some customers were left disappointed after their orders were canceled due to overselling.

In addition, it was revealed earlier this week that Meghan has tried to land an A-lister like Beyonce and Taylor Swift for her new female empowerment podcast, which is reportedly already in crisis after just three episodes.

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