Meghan Markle took center stage at the TIME100 Summit in New York City on Wednesday – and it left Prince Harry assuming the role of ‘spare’ once again, according to a body language expert.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, commanded attention as she arrived at the event – where she opened up about ‘making mistakes’ and son Archie’s recent major milestone – in a $5,000 Ralph Lauren suit.

In a series of snapshots, her husband chaperoned the mom-of-two from their private car as she arrived at the venue – before also being around to greet her at the end of her stint on stage.

To the untrained eye, some might have considered Harry, 40, to be merely adopting the role of doting husband but body language expert Judi James has since pointed out some ‘awkwardness.’

Discussing the couple’s appearance exclusively with DailyMail.com, she shared: ‘Whether Harry’s leading or lurking here he appears to be in the role of “spare,” displaying some awkward-looking body language poses while a more assured Meghan takes the starring role.’

Of their arrival, Judi explained: ‘By the time they’re arriving for the greetings it seems to be Meghan very much in the lead while Harry lurks behind. 

‘Meghan uses one key non-verbal cue or tell here to elevate her celebrity or star status. 

‘While her arms are bent at a 45-degree angle her hands adopt a “celebrity wilt,” dangling from her bent wrists. 

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spotted at TIME100 Summit in NYC

‘This is a gesture that suggests a form of specialness. 

‘It’s also called the “broken wing” gesture and although it suggests physical weakness or vulnerability it reflects status power as in “I don’t need my hands as I have people to open my doors and tow me along.”‘

She continued: ‘It’s Meghan who works the cameras here and instigates the gracious-looking hugs of friendship.

‘Harry waits his turn in a way that would have been unthinkable during his time in the royal family. 

‘His jacket hangs open and his expression is more intense and less radiant than his wife’s.’

Following Meghan’s appearance at the event, which also saw Ryan Reynolds take to the stage, the high-profile couple were spotted once again – this time leaving via a side door, flanked by security.    

‘Harry is towing his wife alone in a classic celebrity pose,’ Judi shared.

‘His chest might be splayed but the way his knees are bent in a “frogs-leg” position creates an air of awkwardness as he turns to look back in a checking gesture that directs camera attention to her, making hers look like the star arrival.’

‘The next pose shows Harry still in that same awkward-looking pose but here his hands are at his side. 

‘His body language looks slightly off-script here as it’s Meghan having to eye-check his face while holding out her hand to re-establish the romantic gesture of the hand clasp,’ Judi concluded.

Meghan has come under fire in recent months, facing backlash over both her new Netflix show and her lifestyle brand, As Ever.

Her series With Love, Meghan – which saw her and a rolodex of her famous friends in the kitchen as they prepared elaborate recipes and created home décor items – premiered last month on the streaming service, but instantly, it was met with negative reviews from critics and viewers alike.

The launch of her company As Ever was also plagued by problems as some customers were left disappointed after their orders were canceled due to overselling.

In addition, it was revealed earlier this week that Meghan has tried to land an A-lister like Beyonce and Taylor Swift for her new female empowerment podcast, which is reportedly already in crisis after just three episodes.

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