Despite what appeared to be a friendly start, Kate, Princess of Wales and Meghan Markle’s relationship is thought to have been strained since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex fled to the US.

But a body language expert said one telling moment suggested Kate was in no mood to make up with Meghan during a public appearance at Windsor Castle. According to Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, the pair had never actually hit it off, despite multiple photos released showing the pair smiling and chatting at events ahead of Harry and Meghan’s wedding.

One event following Queen Elizabeth II’s death is said to have solidified Kate’s stance on the ongoing rift. Kate and Meghan, along with their husbands, went to greet mourners during a walkabout at Windsor Castle. It was observed by many as a potential opportunity for the pair to reconcile, but this was not the case – and it has since been claimed that Kate found the joint appearance one of the hardest things she’s ever had to do.

Body language expert Judi James said there was one “storming gesture” by Kate suggested she was in no mood to make up with sister-in-law Meghan. She told the Express: “The first sight of the two couples that day was when the car they were all travelling in and pulled up outside the gates of Windsor Castle.

“As the car drove up it was clear the two couples had shared the ride. The right-hand doors opened and Harry got out, followed by William. Despite their differences, the brothers kept close together and even stood together to make their greetings.

“Kate got out the other side with Meghan behind her. Kate’s first gesture of intent came as she stormed around the car to join the brothers without as much as a backward glance at Meghan. She was clearly going to make no attempt to play at small talk or unity.

“Meghan went to follow at a distance but held back as though unsure whether to join the others or not. While Kate ignored the Sussexes, it was William who noticed Meghan and extended an arm to invite her to join them. Meghan hung back in the group and Harry squeezed round behind his brother to get to his wife, who was standing nervously tossing her hair.”

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