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‘Adoring’ Meghan Markle & Prince Harry show ‘honeymoon’ affection at first post-Megxit event, says body language expert
MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry looked “as in love as ever” and showed off “honeymoon style” affection last night, according to a body language expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first official joint appearance since Megxit at the Endeavour Fund Awards, and looked utterly smitten with one another.
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The royal parents were seen holding hands and cuddling up to one another as they visited Mansion House in London for the ceremony.
Judi James told that their close matching body language showed they are a “very like-minded and mutually-adoring couple.”
She said: “Running the gauntlet of rain, cheers and a few boos, Harry and Meghan used a dazzling display of eye-gazing, mirrored pinging smiles and loving, intimate touch rituals to announce the fact that they are still a very like-minded and mutually-adoring couple.
“Gazing into one another’s eyes they both performed twinned smiles that were wide enough to ensure we got the message in terms of their mutual happiness.”
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The body language said that Prince Harry, 35, looked particularly happy to have wife Meghan, 38, “on his arm”, and had “reddened, rounded cheeks and the gleam in his eyes”.
When the couple were sitting down inside the awards event, Prince Harry was spotted affectionately holding Meghan’s hand.
Judi added: “Sitting together later Harry stretched one arm out across Meghan’s lap to hold her hand in that ‘on-going honeymoon’ style they were always known for.”
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were treated to a surprise marriage proposal - and plenty of rain - as they awarded injured servicemen at one of their last official engagements before quitting royal life.
They clapped while watching one thrilled winner, Danny Holland, go down on bended knee and propose to his partner on stage, moments after collecting his Recognising Achievement Award.
Endeavour helps wounded, injured and sick ex-service personnel achieve their ambitions in the fields of sport and adventurous challenges.
Harry and Meghan watched from the front row as poignant videos were shown of the adventurous challenges embarked upon by members of the Armed Forces community.
These included becoming a surf instructor, helping others with mental health issues, and providing woodland outdoor activities to aid the recovery of injured vets.
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The Duchess of Sussex, who dazzled in a beautiful blue Victoria Beckham dress, told the audience: “It’s very nice to be back.
"It’s the third year that I’ve had the incredible fortune of joining my husband here, and as you all know – I can feel – it is the most inspiring space.
"I will say when we were watching the videos, all the way in Canada, we had the same moments as you too – how are you going to choose?
“So we’ve done our best."
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Prince Harry returned to the UK last week to begin his final round of royal engagements before the couple officially leave the Royal Family on March 31.
And amid his final engagements, Prince Harry sat down with his grandmother the Queen for a heart to heart talk earlier this week.
Meghan and Harry were last in the UK together in January before the terms of their Megxit were agreed.
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March 5: Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the Endeavour Fund awards at Mansion House in London for wounded soldiers
March 6: Harry will attend the opening of a new Silverstone Racing museum with Lewis Hamilton
March 7: Harry and Meghan will be at the Royal Albert Hall for the Mountbatten Music Festival for Royal Marines charities
March 8: Meghan will take part in events to mark International Women's Day
March 9: The couple will join the Queen and other royals - including Kate and Wills - at Westminster Abbey for a Commonwealth Day service. It will be the final official appearance by the 'Fab Four'
Part of the Megxit deal means Harry and Meghan won't be using the term Royal, meaning they will have to rename their SussexRoyal website and Instagram account.
As well as their appearance at the Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House, the couple will be at Saturday’s Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Duchess will also see the Queen, Charles and Camilla and William and Kate for the first time since the split at Monday’s Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
It will be the Sussexes’ final event as senior royals.
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