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The Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex have been sporting several of their late mother-in-law’s dazzling heirlooms through the years.

Princess Kate and Meghan Markle have acquired quite a few of Princess Diana’s jewellery (Image: Getty)

Princess Kate and Meghan Markle have been keeping Princess Diana’s memory alive in the present day with their “tasteful” jewellery selections, a jewellery expert has claimed.

The late Princess of Wales died in August 1997 but her legacy continues to shine through her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.

The princes inherited their mother’s enviable jewellery collection, which included bracelets, watches, earrings and many more.

Thus the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex have in turn been gifted a wide range of dazzling heirlooms from their late mother-in-law.

Now Blake Asaad, the founder of jewellers Goodstone, takes a look at their most precious pieces.

Princess Kate’s engagement ring features a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire, originating from Sri Lanka (Image: Getty)

The blue sapphire engagement ring

Probably one of Diana’s most famous pieces of jewellery, the engagement ring features a 12-carat Ceylon sapphire, originating from Sri Lanka which is framed by 14 round-cut diamonds

The sapphire is said to be a deep, royal blue, of AAAA quality, making it amongst the most valuable of its kind.

Mr Asaad said: “Its design resembles Queen Victoria’s sapphire brooch, creating a sense of historical continuity.”

Princess Kate wearing Princess Diana’s double-drop sapphire earrings (Image: Getty)

Earring sets

Both Meghan and Kate have worn various sets of earrings previously worn by the late Princess of Wales.

These include the sapphire and diamond double-drop earrings, the sapphire and diamond single-stud earrings and the Collingwood pearl and diamond earrings

According to the experts, the double-drop sapphire earrings were a wedding gift to Diana from the Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia.

Kate has worn them many times, including during a Christmas walkabout in 2023.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving their wedding reception (Image: Getty)

The aquamarine ring

Meghan Markle famously wore two rings on her wedding day. The first was a wedding band made of Welsh gold, and the second was Diana’s aquamarine ring.

The duchess was snapped wearing the dazzling piece of jewellery during the wedding reception at Frogmore House, and later during a royal tour of Tonga.

Mr Asaad added: “Diana also owned a matching bracelet, but it’s not known who inherited it.”

 

Meghan Markle attends Salute to Freedom Gala in 2021 (Image: Getty)

The diamond bracelet

Diana’s diamond bracelet was worn by Meghan when she and Harry spoke to Oprah in 2021.

Some of its stones were used in the creation of Meghan’s engagement ring.

According to the jewellery expert, Meghan also wore the bracelet when she attended the Salute to Freedom Gala in New York City.

Special occasions

There were many other occasions when the two royal women donned Diana’s jewellery.

The Princess of Wales wore Diana’s pearl necklace for the late Queen’s funeral, whereas at King Charles’s Scottish Coronation, she wore Diana’s Japanese four-chain pearl necklace and the Collingwood pearl earrings.

Meghan wore Diana’s gold butterfly earrings in Australia, for her first public appearance after announcing her pregnancy.

Mr Asaad concluded: “These stunning accessories have enhanced the natural beauty of these three women during significant occasions while allowing Kate and Meghan to honour the memory of their husbands’ mother. They evoke a sense of history, majesty, and precious memories.”

 

Queen Camilla looked stunning during a recent appearance with King Charles and fans gave her the royal seal of approval.

Queen Camilla attended the races on Friday (Image: Getty)

Queen Camilla turned heads during a recent appearance at the races with King Charles.

Charles and Camilla spent Friday at Epsom racecourse where, despite the blustery and cold conditions, thousands of racegoers turned out for Ladies’ Day.

The Queen looked every inch the royal she is in a duck egg blue skirt suit by Bruce Oldfield which she paired with Charlotte Elizabeth’s Mayflower crossbody handbag in taupe (£375) and a pair of low heels by Eliot Zed in textured sand (£295).

She accessorised the look with a pair of golden hoop pearl earrings, a statement pearl necklace and the Minoru brooch.

To complete her ensemble, the Queen donned Cornelia James’s leather gloves in biscuit and a Philip Treacy hat.

Queen Camilla wore a duck egg blue skirt suit by Bruce Oldfield (Image: Getty)

Queen Camilla was joined by King Charles (Image: Getty)

Royal fans could not get enough of Camilla’s latest appearance, praising the royal for her style choice.

One user wrote on Instagram: “Camila has the perfect style for her age and standing, also always appropriate for the event and engagement.

“She is also not carelessly spending money on new dresses, shoes, coats or jewellery – she is re-wearing many peaces(sic), however styled differently and with a different twist and accent every time which is really smart and shows elegance, class and sustainable thinking! Well done to her and her team of stylists!”

A second one added: “Sassy hat! Always impeccable!”

Another person commented: “She looks great in the suit. The color(sic) and detailing is perfect.”

King Charles watched part of the race through binoculars from the royal box (Image: Getty)
 

Lastly, a fourth chimed: “That’s a beautiful colour on her. Camilla looks fab”.

The royal couple walked into the parade ring in the final moments before the classic was run, to see their horse and chat to its jockey James Doyle and their racing manager John Warren.

The King watched part of the race through binoculars from the royal box, but the Queen was left puffing out her cheeks when their horse, Treasure, finished second from last.

 

Prince Harry could venture out to the UK with his son Archie to celebrate King Charles’ birthday — leaving his wife Meghan Markle and their daughter Lilibet at home, a royal expert has claimed.

Royal biographer and expert Angela Levin told GB News that she could see the Sussexes adopt a similar approach for the monarch’s 75th birthday in November to his coronation back in May.

“He could go on his own and bring Archie with him. He’s a big boy now and he could see his cousins,” Levin suggested.

“Charles would want Harry and Meghan’s children there.”

It is thought that the King has made it known that he would want to see Archie and Lilibet at his birthday bash on Nov. 14 — which would mark the first time the King meets Lilibet.

However, it’s unclear if the exiled royals plan on making the 5,459-mile trip across the pond.

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Prince Harry could travel with his son Archie to celebrate King Charles’ birthday, leaving his wife Meghan Markle and their daughter Lilibet at home, a royal expert said.Alexi Lubomirski / Duke and Duch

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King Charles has made it known that he would want to see Archie and Lilibet at his birthday celebration on Nov. 14.WireImage
It’s been far from smooth sailing between both camps as tensions reached an all-time high this year following the release of several high-profile projects by the Sussexes.

Levin said the Montecito-based couple will also want to attend the King’s birthday celebrations in the UK, adding that she doesn’t see why Markle wouldn’t be invited.

Despite that, it’s reported that the couple was snubbed of an invite to the Royal Family’s gathering marking one year since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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It’s been far from smooth sailing between both families as tensions reached an all-time high this year.MEGA
Harry and Meghan were reportedly not asked to join the family at the intimate event at Balmoral Castle on Sept. 8 — despite being in nearby Germany for the Invictus Games the following day.

If they do choose to go to the King’s birthday festivities, it will mark their first joint UK appearance since the late monarch’s funeral on Sept. 19, 2022, as Meghan skipped out on the King’s May 6 coronation to remain at home with the kids.

Harry famously touched down on home soil solo — and even though he attended his dad and stepmother’s ceremony, his trip was as brief as it could be.

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If Sussexes do choose to go to the King’s birthday festivities, it will mark their first joint UK appearance since the late monarch’s funeral on Sept. 19, 2022.Netflix
He spent just 28 hours in the UK, reportedly leaving his family wondering why he even bothered to come at all.

Meghan Markle revealed she had bought herself a luxury gift that she one day planned to give to her daughter IN an interview back in 2015, a year before she met Prince Harry and six years before welcoming daughter Princess Lilibet

It’s a very special day for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle today – their daughter Princess Lilibet turns three years old.

The toddler, who was born in California in June 2021 and named after her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II will no doubt be treated to some very thoughtful gifts from her parents and big brother Prince Archie. But when she gets older, she stands to be given an incredible present by mum Meghan, which she bought for her years before she was born – and even before she met husband Harry.

Many years ago, after the Duchess of Sussex landed the role of Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama Suits, she decided to treat herself. After the series got the go-ahead for a third season, Meghan splashed out on a fancy £5,000 Cartier Tank Francaise watch – and had a powerful message engraved on the back to remind her of her achievements.

Meghan wears the Cartier watch during a YouTube appearance ( 
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During an interview with Hello! magazine back in 2015 she explained why the watch means so much to her. She said: “I’ve always coveted the Cartier French Tank watch. When I found out Suits had been picked up for our third season – which, at the time, felt like such a milestone – I totally splurged and bought the two-tone version.” She had the back engraved with the message ‘To M.M. From M.M’. She went on: “I plan to give it to my daughter one day. That’s what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them.”

When Lilibet receives the timepiece, it means she will have an almost identical watch to her late grandmother Princess Diana, who also sported a Cartier Tank Française watch wearing it regularly on engagements in the 1990s.

Princess Diana wears the watch during an engagement in London in 1997 ( 
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The watch was gifted to the late princess by her father on her 21st birthday, and it is believed it was passed to Harry, with Meghan sometimes wearing it. Other pieces that once belonged to Diana that Meghan has worn include a stunning Emerald cut aquamarine ring, surrounded by small solitaire diamonds and set in 24-carat yellow gold, on her right hand at her evening reception.

Diana had been previously pictured wearing the item, which was created by Asprey in 1997, the same year she died following a Paris car crash. Meanwhile, Meghan has also sported Diana’s Cartier tennis bracelet several times, which is thought to be worth £17,000.

Lilibet was born on June 4, 2021 at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. A statement said at the time: “”Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honour her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.”

She was christened at Harry and Meghan’s home in March 2023 by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev John Taylor. Among those at the intimate gathering were said to be Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, Lilibet’s godfather Tyler Perry and an unnamed godmother – although none of her royal relatives were at the service.

Meghan Markle appeared to mock her first curtsy to the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Harry did not seem impressed, says body language expert.

Prince Harry made a “cut-off” gesture after Meghan Markle appeared to “mock” her first curtsy to the late Queen Elizabeth, a body language expert has claimed, a move which was branded a “step too far”.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a series of revelations about their life within the Royal Family in the Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan.

In the bombshell show, the couple opened up about Meghan’s first meeting with the late monarch.

The meeting took place when Harry and Meghan were in Windsor to have lunch at the Royal Lodge with Princess Eugenie.

Harry said: “How do you explain that to people? How do you explain that you bow to your grandmother? And that you will need to curtsy. Especially to an American. That’s weird.”

 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke about the Royal Family in their docuseries (Image: Netflix)

Meghan added: “Now I’m starting to realise ‘This is a big deal’. I mean, Americans will understand this… We have medieval times, dinner and tournament. It was like that.”

It was then that the duchess re-enacted the moment she met the late Queen and performed a long and exaggerated curtsy before saying while giggling: “Pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty”, while the camera showed Harry.

No body language expert Judi James said the scene showed Harry’s “discomfort” as he performed one “cut off” gesture.

She told The Mirror: “Her [Meghan’s] joke is self-effacing as she speaks about her curtsy when she first met the late Queen. Her smile becomes asymmetric, pulling up on one side to register a shared joke.”

 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made several revelation in the Netflix docuseries (Image: Netflix)
 

But she added: “Harry, however, is already watching her carefully, turning to gaze at the side of her face with his own facial expression looking less turned to ‘fun’ than hers.

“Meghan does an extravagant mock-curtsey that does, as she says, look Medieval. It takes her eight seconds to perform, making it a long joke but there is no change in Harry’s more serious facial expression until the end, when he lets out a small, mirthless laugh.

“As Meghan mentions ‘Your Majesty’, the direct reference to the late Queen, it does seem a small step too far for Harry who quickly drops his head down to perform a cut-off ritual that partially hides his face, suggesting some discomfort at this point.”

 

The recent rumors surrounding Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Rose Hanbury have sent shockwaves through the British Royal Family and the public alike. Reports suggest that Rose Hanbury, a close friend of Kate Middleton’s, may be pregnant with Prince William’s child, leading to speculation about the state of William and Kate’s marriage.

The situation is complicated by rumors that Prince William is allegedly having an affair with Rose Hanbury. These rumors surfaced in 2019, prompting Kate Middleton to sever ties with Rose amid reports of William’s infidelity. The alleged affair reportedly took place while Kate was pregnant with their third child, Prince Louis.

Rose Hanbury, an aristocrat and socialite, has been at the center of speculation for years due to her close relationship with the royal couple. Despite attending major royal events and being a part of William and Kate’s inner circle, Rose’s rumored affair with William has cast a shadow over their friendship.

Adding another layer to the controversy is the speculation surrounding Rose Hanbury’s husband, David Cholmondeley, the Marquess of Cholmondeley. Rumors suggest that David may be gay and allegedly has a long-term romantic relationship with a French novelist and photographer, François-Marie Banier. Some speculate that David’s marriage to Rose was arranged to secure a male heir for his estate.

The situation has sparked intense scrutiny and debate among royal watchers and the public. Many are questioning the authenticity of William and Kate’s marriage and whether the royal family is being transparent about the situation. Some are calling for greater accountability and transparency from the monarchy, particularly considering the use of taxpayer funds to support their lifestyle.

As the rumors continue to circulate and speculation mounts, the British Royal Family finds itself embroiled in yet another scandal, further fueling calls for reform and modernization within the institution. The truth behind the rumors remains unclear, but the ongoing speculation underscores the intense public interest in the private lives of the royals and the complexities of their relationships.

Royal photographer Arthur Edwards MBE told Matt Wilkinson, host of The Sun’s new show Royal Exclusive, that the Sussexes’ big interview with Oprah Winfrey was “so one-sided”.

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Harry and Meghan are interviewed by Oprah WinfreyCredit: Reuters

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Kate and Charles pictured together in London, 2022Credit: PA
During the March 2021 interview, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a series of shocking allegations.

The pair sparked a race row by alleging an unnamed member of the Royal Family spoke about “how dark his (Archie’s) skin might be when he’s born”.

During the Oprah interview, Meghan also said she was prevented from seeking mental health support when she was in crisis.

It’s understood the Royal Family were left deeply upset by the allegations made.

In the days following the interview airing in Britain, Prince William was forced into the unprecedented position of saying the royals “are very much not a racist family”.

He spoke out on an official visit to a school after the Queen had released a carefully-worded statement saying she was “saddened” by the interview but “recollections may vary”.

Omid Scobie’s early Dutch version of his hatchet-job book Endgame, which came out in 2023, suggested Kate Middleton and King Charles were the Royals who made remarks about Archie’s skin colour.

Speaking to Royal Exclusive, Arthur Edwards MBE said: “The first big interview they did with Oprah Winfrey… I think about watching it now and, you know, the thing about Archie and the colour of his skin and I was – I knew they’d be seething.

“I knew that the Queen would be seething, I knew that the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles would be seething, it would be so unfair because one thing they are not is racists. They are not.

“I’ve been with the King all over Africa, all over South America, I’ve never seen – only just engaging and enjoying the company of these people.

“So, you know, in no way would he be like that. He’s just a – it’s just an unfair thing to say.

“But, you know, she delivered it like an actress delivered it, and Oprah responded going ‘wow’.

“It was awful.”

Harry had told Oprah he felt let down by his family – and that he was barely speaking to his brother, describing their relationship as “space”.

He claimed his father Charles stopped taking his calls after Megxit and he was financially cut off by the Royal Family.

He also discussed his relationship with William, saying he loved him “to bits” but he and the future king were “on different paths”.

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Harry and Meghan during episode 6 of their Netflix documentaryCredit: Netflix

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Charles and Harry at the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games, 2014Credit: Getty

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William and Kate in Edinburgh, July 5, 2023Credit: AP
William was said to be “very upset” with the interview.

Arthur’s comments come after Princess Diana’s former bodyguard insisted the Royal Family are not racist – and said he never saw a hint of it in the 16 years he worked with them.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Ken Wharfe said he was adamant there was no racism with The Firm – despite rumours swirling in recent years.

Omid Scobie’s early Dutch version of his hatchet-job book Endgame suggested Kate and Charles were the two members who made remarks about the skin colour of the pair’s first child.

But Ken, who worked alongside the royals for more than a decade, said this had to be wrong.

He told The Sun: “I worked with every single member of the royal family over 16 years.

“I never saw one hint of racism, the royal family are not racist.

“They represent the very best in my view. I’m not saying they’re perfect but on this particular subject, no they’re not.”

History of Royal Family racism claims

In a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle alleged that an unnamed member of the Royal Family had raised concerns about their son Archie’s skin colour while Meghan was pregnant.

Speaking about her son, who was born in 2019, Meghan claimed there were “concerns and conversations about how dark his skin might be when he’s born”.

The couple refused to name the alleged royal racist but Oprah said she was told it was not the Queen or Prince Philip.

Queen Elizabeth II released a statement almost two days after the chat saying the claims would be taken “very seriously”.

She said allegations that a member of the family raised concerns over the colour of Archie’s skin would be investigated and “addressed privately”

A statement from the palace said: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.

“The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.

“Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members.”

Prince Harry later went on to say that people shouldn’t be blamed for “unconscious bias”.

Speaking on a podcast with Dax Shepard in May 2021, Harry said “everyone has a bias of sorts”.

But he said “choosing to do nothing” when you realise you have “unconscious bias” is the problem.

Harry told the Armchair Expert podcast: “I thought I knew, having travelled so much and meet so many, such a diverse group as possible, I thought I understood life, especially bearing in mind the countries I was going to were people of colour.

“But then I was really shocked when I started doing therapy and that bubble was burst and I started doing my own work, like a lot of work to uncover and understand unconscious bias.

“And I was like wow, I thought since I screwed up and then did the work, I thought I then knew but I didn’t and I still don’t fully know. It’s a constant working process and every one of us has it.”

Harry told Dax the “world is changing” with a “multi-racial” movement happening driven by young people.

He added: “Unconscious bias, the way I understand it, it’s not something that’s wrong with you, you don’t have to be defensive about it. No one is blaming you, but the moment you realise you have it, what are you going to do about it?

“Because if you choose to do nothing, then you are continuing to fuel the problem, you are heading towards racism.

“Unconscious bias is inherent unfortunately in every single one of us, but it’s important to educate yourself to be more aware of the problems and be part of the solution.”

Omid Scobie’s early Dutch version of his book Endgame suggested Kate and Charles were the two Royals who made remarks about the skin colour of Harry and Meghan’s first child, Archie.

The poisonous claims were pilloried by Royal experts and in the fall out Scobie was blasted for peddling “bulls**t” excuses about how the names were included in the Dutch translation.

The book was released in November 2023.

In the English version Scobie writes: “In the pages of these private letters, two identities were revealed. UK laws prevent me from reporting who they were.”

QUEEN ELIZABETH II had a very good sense of humour, according to one royal insider. Her former Royal Protection Officer recalled a practical joke she pulled on an unsuspecting couple.

As the country mourns Queen Elizabeth II, many Britons will reminisce on the monarch’s fine character, including her humour.

 

During the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, former Royal Protection Officer Richard Griffin told Sky News about a prank the Queen played at Balmoral.

The royal insider revealed that he could think of “101 examples” of the Queen’s “wit and charm” when he worked as the Queen’s Police Officer.

However, he recalled one of his “favourite stories” of the Queen’s fabulous sense of humour.

Richard revealed that the Queen used to visit Craigowan house in Balmoral for a weekend in May.

 

Royal insider recalls the Queen’s best practical joke – ‘as quick as a flash’ (Image: Sky News / Getty)

She used to like to have picnics in the area, which were typically uneventful.

Usually, it would just be the Queen and Richard on these outings, and the pair would “meet nobody”.

But there was one particular outing when they ran into two tourists.

These were Americans who happened to be on a walking holiday in the area.

 

It was immediately obvious that the visitors “did not recognise the Queen” and they spoke to her as if she was a regular commoner.

The tourists asked the Queen where she lived, to which she replied: “I live in London, but I’ve got a holiday home on the other side of the hills.”

The Queen revealed she had been coming up to the area for about 80 years, ever since she was a little girl.

One of the tourists, oblivious, suggested that if she had been to the area so many times, perhaps she had met the Queen.

Craigowan house on the Balmoral Estate (Image: Getty)

The modest monarch didn’t let on to who she was at all, and proceeded to fool the travellers.

Richard recalled that “as quick as a flash” the Queen responded: “Well I haven’t, but Dick here meets her regularly.”

The tourists then focussed their attention on Richard, who asked him what the Queen was really like.

He joked that the monarch could be a little bit “cantankerous” but a “lovely sense of humour”.

Richard Griffin revealed that the Queen was full of ‘wit and charm’ (Image: Getty)

One of the tourists gave his camera to the Queen and asked her if she could take a picture with Richard.

Richard concluded: “Then we swapped places and I took a picture of them with the Queen and I never let on.”

Later, HRH joked to Richard that she would love to be “a fly on the wall” when she penny finally drops for the travellers.

They joked that the travellers would show their friends pictures of the Queen and Richard – only to be told who they really were.

Meghan and Harry were recently photographed having dinner with Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank in Hollywood.

Meghan’s body language in front of paparazzi suggests she is not ‘uncomfortable’ – claim (Image: Getty)

Body language expert Jesus Enrique Rosas shared on his YouTube channel The Body Language Guy “the clues” that expose how these photos “are staged to look like someone broke into their privacy”. Jesus Enrique suggested that Meghan and Harry could have planned these pictures and they may enjoy being photographed by paparazzi.

The body language guru suggested that “the first thing you notice is the facial expressions, and oh my God… why is our forever glorious Duchess opening her mouth like that?”

He claimed that Meghan’s expression is exaggerated as she looks extremely excited, which is “strange” when having a casual dinner with friends at a restaurant.

“It’s really nice that the paparazzi made sure that every single shot of Meghan had her laughing or smiling,” he opined.

The body language guru claimed: “We have a paparazzi who took great care to picture Meghan and Harry like they are really glad to be there.”

 

Meghan attending an event in New York with Harry in December. (Image: Getty)

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He pointed out that “it was such a coincidence that Jack,” Princess Eugenie’s husband, “was the only one with his back turned”.

The expert opined that Jack sitting there is “interesting” and claimed that Meghan and Harry may have taken the spot where paparazzi would be able to see them.

Jesus Enrique suggested that it is also bizarre how Harry’s top security “lets the paparazzi get near the Duchess”.

“And if they want so much privacy, why are they sitting outdoors, right beside a glass railing… It doesn’t make sense that if you want privacy, you dine in such an open place,” he opined.

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The body language concluded that this could be “a lousy attempt at staging paparazzi photos” and the couple could have planned the “encounter”.

Royal watchers took to the comments section to share their thoughts with @ShortsBetaCompil saying the body language expert “forgot to mention” one point: “The flash reflection on the plastic shows that the photographer used a flash which is noticeable.

“They should have changed tables immediately or turn their back so he wouldn’t have been able to take so many shots if they wanted privacy,” she opined.

 

A body language expert suggested Meghan may be comfortable around paparazzi. (Image: Getty)

 

In fact, this is not the first time a body language expert claims that Meghan has a good relationship with the paparazzi.

Expert Judi James recently told Express.co.uk that an “interesting behaviour” could be observed when the Duchess of Sussex visited Harvest Home for International Women’s Day last month.

Meghan was photographed leaving a restaurant in Hollywood with her assistant and as a group of paparazzi approached her, her assistant seemed to hide from the cameras.

Judi commented: “Meghan’s behaviour with her assistant here is interesting. As they walk together up towards the cameras it’s the assistant who opts to step behind Meghan and out of view.

“She also keeps her head down and seems keen to ensure it’s Meghan they [the photographers] get the shots of, which does imply Meghan is not uncomfortable or unhappy with being snapped in the US, or else she might try to form a barrier from the cameras.”

The body language expert added: “Meghan goes to walk on but her instinctive reaction does seem to be to check her assistant is okay and put an arm out to urge her forward towards the car. It’s the assistant who puts her arm out to override Meghan and get her to carry on first before seeing her safely in the car.”

Meghan even spoke to the photographers. A paparazzi said to her: “Hey Meghan, happy International Women’s Day, you look great by the way.” The Duchess replied “thank you” and later said: “Have a good day guys, thank you!”

Kate and William posed for a stunning photo outside the Taj Mahal in 2016, which Crown Princess Mary and Prince Frederik recently recreated. However, a body language expert exclusively told Express.co.uk that the couples convey completely different “romantic stories”.

Will and Kate’s Taj Mahal pose conveys ‘different romantic story’ to other European royals (Image: Getty)

On April 16, 2016 Kate, Princess of Wales and Prince William were the picture of true love in front of the beautiful Taj Mahal. Earlier this week, Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik visited the same site and sat in the exact same place. Body language expert Judi James analysed a photograph of both royal couples and revealed that their romantic styles are very different.

William and Kate’s pose in front of the Taj Mahal was not simply a sweet moment captured in time.

It was actually hugely significant for the couple as it would have echoes of a similar photo Princess Diana posed for by herself at the tail-end of her marriage to Charles.

Judi told Express.co.uk: “These are such iconic royal poses and for William and Kate the moment is even more important and poignant thanks to Diana’s significant solo pose on the same seat when she visited the Taj Mahal during the breakdown of her marriage to Charles.

“For William and Kate then, it was crucial to return to this spot and prove that history doesn’t have to repeat itself.”

Will and Kate are all about ‘unity and identifying as one, strongly-bonded unit’ (Image: Getty)

The expert suggested that William’s deliberate body language might be a nod to his mother, promising her that he would stand by Kate.

She explained: “In William’s mind it might even have been a direct message to his late mother that, unlike his father, he is there with his wife in a loving, happy and long-term relationship that involves friendship as well as affection.”

According to the expert, the love between the pair is clear – “all about unity and identifying as one, strongly-bonded unit” – right from the poses to the outfits.

“They have chosen toning outfits to create a ‘team of two’ vibe and their body language together also looks matching and mirrored, to show like-minded thinking.

“Their torsos are close and they are touching at the knees and along their upper arms.

“The romantic gesture is in the way Kate’s legs slant so that her knees point in towards William’s direction.

“The pair have matching head-tilts and smiles and both have adopted a slightly shy look, with some body self-diminishing rather than a high-status regal look.”

Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik posed for a very similar photo almost seven years later

Diana went ‘solo’ on the same seat as Will and Kate during the ‘breakdown of her marriage’ (Image: Getty)

And while their photo also showed a couple deeply in love, Judi observed that they “opted for a different romantic story” on this occasion.

They also do not have the added weight of a royal family tragedy that William and Kate do.

Judi commented: “In their outfits and with the spatial gap between their torsos, plus their non-mirrored body language they seem to be keen to promote their individuality, although they do join at the knees in a linking touch gesture to signal romantic affection.”

‘This couple seem keen to keep to the spirit of the building behind them’ (Image: Getty)

She pointed to the Crown Prince’s devotion to his wife, and suggested that they embody the essence of the Taj Mahal itself.

“With Mary’s regal elegance and upright posture versus Frederik’s more relaxed pose and ready smile, this couple seem keen to keep to the spirit of the building behind them, which is a husband’s romantic gesture to the wife he adored.

“Frederik’s pose hints that he is more than capable of something similar, while William and Kate’s body language suggests a more even-handed style of romance.”