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The former Suits actress was radiant as she arrived hand-in-hand with Prince Harry at a lavish gala at Central Hall in Westminster last week.
However, a body language expert noted that the Duchess of Sussex employs specific traits for a desired effect.
Judi James told Harpers Bazaar that Meghan was using “quite a theatrical-based technique” as she stepped out of the car with her husband.
Ms James explained: “She’s well aware that Harry is the star and popular among Royal fans so, as a former actress, she’s very cleverly trying not to up-stage him.
“By pushing him forward ever so slightly, she boosts the Prince’s ego and profile, making him feel more of an alpha male in the situation.”
The expert suggested that Meghan might feel conscious of appearing overly dominant, as an actress who has recently moved to the UK.
However she also noted that the Duchess is “more confident than Harry by a mile”.
Ms James stressed that Meghan always appears to be the one in control, despite attempting to take a backseat role.
The expert said: “Meghan’s penchant for backseat driving is seen in her constant touching of Harry’s back with the palm of her hand.
“It’s quite a controlling quasi-maternal support gesture, pushing him along, but it’s also flirtatious.
“When they posed for the photographers, she was the one using reassuring gestures and confidently touching Harry’s arm.”
Ms James believes the Duchess will eventually change her body language and adopt a more dominant demeanour during Royal engagements with Harry.
She said: “Meghan is straddling two very different roles at the moment.
“She was once a high-profile actress campaigning for women’s liberation, but has married into one of the most old-fashioned families in the universe.
“Female roles – apart from the Queen – in the Royal Family are rather traditional, so I imagine she’s rather confused about how to play her new position.
“In her new Royal role, I think Meghan will initially have a more compliant, submissive role, looking to steer Harry in his duties.
“However, on the world stage, I envisage we’ll see her come to the forefront and become more dominant when it comes to accompanying Harry to events.”
The Duchess of Sussex will be joining her husband on their first official tour overseas this October to Australia.
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