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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family last year and have since relocated to California. Following their departure from the Firm, the couple have been stripped of their official royal status, including Harry’s honorary military titles.
On Wednesday the couple stepped out in front of cameras at the Salute to Freedom Gala at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York.
However, their appearance has sparked confusion after Harry was seen wearing a rack of four medals on his tuxedo.
Palace rules dictate that he can wear his medals, but he is no longer permitted to wear his ceremonial military uniform after he and Meghan stepped away from royal duties early last year.
Meghan opted to wear a plunging red Carolina Hererra dress and matching shoes.
Following the event, body language expert Judi James claimed while their outfits said a lot, their movements also spoke volumes.
Ms James told the Mirror: “Harry and Meghan’s body language here suggests a conflict of interests between radiant red carpet A-listers and ‘been there, done-it, naff-off press’ royals.
“After their heartfelt pleas this week for press privacy and the damage caused by social media they perform their red carpet walk like twin galleons, all upright elegance with eyes diverted away from the cameras and their focus fixed instead on the people waiting to meet them.”
Judi added: “Their signature hand clasp is in place here, with Harry’s hand on top and pushed slightly back as though keen to protect his wife.
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“Meghan’s dress is a clear jaw-dropper of a show-stopper though, with its plunging neckline (complete with pinned poppy) and super-dramatic train.
“At the end of their appearance, with her back turned to the cameras, she appears to throw in a classic celebrity red carpet pose when she glances back over her shoulder with a rather knowing smile that includes one raised eyebrow and sideways eyes.
“There’s even a small hunch of the shoulder to suggest a playful moment for the fans and the press.”
She claimed: “Harry is so focused on his chats that he even appears to tread on his wife’s train and appears unfazed as she throws him a loving smile and a couple of arm touches to warn him where the carpet ends and the dress begins.
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“Harry seems to be keen to usher everyone off the red carpet and into the function, going into steering or even sheepdog mode as he splays his arms and his hands out to shepherd everyone inside with what looks like an air of impatience.
“He even uses one hand in a part shrug to show Meghan a more upbeat-looking Meghan that they need to be getting inside.”
The New York event was held on the eve of Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day in the UK.
At the ceremony, both Harry and Meghan praised the “value” of service members and their families.
During the event, Harry presented Intrepid Valor Awards to five service members, veterans and military families.
Earlier in the evening which honoured military personnel, a reporter asked his wife Meghan if she was proud of Harry.
The Duchess replied: “I’m always proud of him.”
The Duke of Sussex also spoke about how his military experience of over a decade, shaped the person he is today.
During his speech, he spoke of the “special bond” shared by the armed forces communities.
The Duke also noted that it was “wonderful” to be aboard the warship USS Intrepid, after a previous visit he conducted a decade earlier.
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