MEGHAN Markle used a classic celebrity technique to look “elegant and special” during her tour with Prince Harry in Colombia, a body language expert has said.
Judi James spoke to The Sun about the The couple's entrance into the Colombian capital Bogotá today.
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The radiant couple visited a city in South America before they greeted by Vice President Francia Márquez and her partner Yerney Pinillo.
As they walked to greet the vice president around 9 a.m., Harry gripped Meghan's hand tightly as she walked a pace behind him.
Judi said the 'hand-held' look is a 'signature look' for celebrity couples leaving exclusive nightclubs and restaurants.
She said: “It's clear who the star of the show is and that's his elegant, radiant wife on his arm.”
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“Her spine is drawn upright and her arms are held with her elbows against her torso. This is a celebrity trick to create an elegant, distinctive look,” Judi explains.
The overall effect is “enhanced by the large designer bag she carries in her right hand”.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex headed to Marquez's residence for coffee, tea and traditional pan de bono, a Colombian bread and cheese.
Meghan wore a stylish navy summer suit with a white handbag and black heels for the day's occasion.
Meanwhile, Harry wore a navy blue suit with an open blue shirt and black shoes.
Marquez reportedly told the couple about her personal admiration for Harry's mother, Princess Diana, according to Harper's Bazaar.
Judi James said of the prince's entrance this morning: “Harry walks in here and his expression is complex and quite thoughtful.”
She added: “with a hint of a polite smile on her slightly drawn lips that conveyed a hint of caution or reserve.”
While Meghan's facial expression includes “a radiant, excited look in her eyes and a regal, symmetrical 'Duchenne' smile”.
“When she bursts out of the tunnel she seems happy to be there and excited for the tour,” Judi said.
“Her cheeks are plump, a sign of joy, and her bare arms seem almost ready for her trademark warm embraces, which will clearly be a regular feature of this visit.”
Harry and Meghan stayed with the Vice President for half an hour at the official residence to welcome Marquez and her husband Rafael with a gift.
They then visited the Colegio Cultura Popular, a local school for children.
Later they attended a theatre performance and a music and dance performance at the Plaza del Carnaval y la Cultura in San Juan de Pasto.
Tonight the couple will start a three-part conference on internet security.
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