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How 'duty-bound' Prince Harry was 'torn' during his first overseas visit with 'relentless' Meghan Markle, according to body language expert
Awkward moment Meghan Markle reaches for Prince Harry on 2018 Figi trip. A body language expert claims Prince Harry appeared visibly ‘torn’ between royal duties and his wife. Meghan appeared to reach for Harry's hand multiple times while the prince seemingly ignored her and kept walking forward. Expert Judi James claims his reaction was a desperate bid to follow ‘formal royal protocol’.

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When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle touched down in Fiji in October 2018 for their first overseas tour, all eyes were firmly fixed on the new royal couple.

The red carpet was rolled out for the pair as they were greeted by a joyous welcome party before Prince Harry faced a 'protocol predicament' on his and Meghan's first overseas tour as husband and wife.

Body language expert Judi James told the Daily Mail that Harry, now 41, appeared visibly 'torn' between his royal duties and looking after his 'relentless' new wife while analysing footage of their arrival at Nausori Airport.

A striking clip captured the moment Meghan, now 44, appeared to reach for Harry's hand, while the prince seemingly ignored her and kept walking forward.

Meghan then made a second attempt, this time reaching for his arm, but Harry continued cautiously striding ahead in what seems like an attempt at following 'formal royal protocol'.

While such protocol does not forbid hand-holding, public displays of affection are traditionally discouraged while performing official duties in accordance with the royal etiquette enforced by the late Queen Elizabeth II during her 70-year reign.

Analysing the 'awkward' interaction between the Sussexes, Ms James said: 'Harry sticks to the protocol of status by walking first here but also twists his right arm awkwardly to hold her hand behind his back.'

Ms James called it a 'classic Hollywood "tow-along" pose' that makes the Duchess of Sussex look 'like a protected and precious star'.

She added that Meghan's seeming desire to 're-write royal protocol' created an 'awkward moment' for Harry and left him 'suffering from divided loyalties' and 'conflicting priorities