Meghan Markle gives Prince Harry a hidden signal at major event after 'alpha move'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked proud as punch on the red carpet last night as they landed a prestigious award for their philanthropic work.

The Duke and Duchess attended the World Mental Health Day gala in New York, where they received the Project Healthy Minds''Humanitarians of the Year' Award in recognition of their campaigns to make the online world a safer place for families and young people.

The Sussexes posed for photos at the glitzy event before taking to the stage to accept the award and deliver a rousing speech. And no a body language expert has revealed one telling detail from their rare joint appearance.

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Judi James believes that Harry and Meghan were in their element at the award ceremony, telling the Mirror: "This is Harry and Meghan in pared-back, more understated mode to accept their award and do some ongoing campaigning too.

"Their body language is suitably simple too, although their facial expressions suggest some pride in their joint profile and some personal pride from Meghan towards her husband."

The body language guru noted that Meghan was in awe of Harry during the appearance, while the royal couple were also seemingly revelling in being back in the spotlight for such an important event.

"It's her raised and rounded cheeks that form this look of pride and a sense of self-satisfaction here as she looks up at Harry," she said. "His asymmetric, closed lip smile reflects the seriousness of their campaign although his demeanour also reflects a sense of pleasure at being in the spotlight to promote it."

While Harry appeared to be the 'alpha' of the evening, Judi said that Meghan was really the one steering the reins, as she subtly led her husband through the media call before the event began.

She said: "Their hand clasp is relaxed rather than tight and although it's Harry adopting the more alpha stance it was Meghan throwing the glances to signal when to move onto the next spot for the cameras."

Inside, Harry and Meghan took to the stage to accept their award. The duchess took it as an opportunity to speak about the couple's young children and her concerns for their future.

"Our children, Archie and Lili, are just six and four years old. Luckily still too young for social media, but we know that day is coming," she said to the crowd.

"Like so many parents, we think constantly about how to embrace technology's benefits, while safeguarding against its dangers. That hopeful intention of separation is rapidly becoming impossible."

Harry joined his wife on stage and added: "This is a pivotal moment in our collective mission to protect children and support families in a digital age."