Body Language Expert Claims Prince Harry Looked Uncomfortable During His Valentine's Day Appearance With Meghan Markle

While the couple smiled, held hands, and appeared affectionate throughout the evening, expert analysis has suggested their body language told a more nuanced story — one that hinted at differing levels of comfort under the arena's bright lights.

Prince Harry appeared less comfortable than Meghan Markle during their Valentine's Day outing at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, according to a body language expert who claimed the duchess took the lead in shaping the couple's public display.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent Valentine's weekend courtside at the 75th All-Star Game in California, seated prominently in the front row as cameras repeatedly swept across the arena. While they held hands and smiled, their responses to the spotlight appeared notably different.

Harry, by contrast, often faced the court, his posture directed more towards the action than the surrounding cameras.

Upon her head-turning arrival, Meghan wore a navy knit top with matching trousers, accessorised with a delicate gold necklace and bracelet. Her hair fell loosely over her shoulders as she walked through the venue smiling, briefly lifting a hand to adjust it as photographers captured the moment.

Harry followed behind in a dark button-down shirt, grey jeans, and green trainers — later adding a grey baseball cap once seated.

When they took their courtside seats beside Queen Latifah and her partner, Eboni Nichols, Meghan frequently angled her body towards her husband, clasping his arm with both hands or resting her hand on his knee in moments of public affection.

Harry, by contrast, often faced the court, his posture directed more towards the action than the surrounding cameras. Body language expert Judi James revealed that Meghan appeared energised by the attention, stating:

"Meghan's wide, symmetric smile for the cameras and raised and rounded cheeks suggest she's delighted by the attention and the opportunity to create her own perfectly curated set of Valentine love signals to show off her relationship with Harry."

The body language expert added that Meghan's gestures reinforced that impression, sharing, "She holds his thigh in a possessive and flirty looking gesture, or she clings onto his arm with both hands to register closeness, furiously rubbing his arm to alert him to the Jumbotron and urge him to join in with her smiling excitement."

Photographs show Meghan leaning in closely when speaking to Harry, her legs crossed towards him in what the body language expert described as signs of "exclusive closeness."

The body language expert continued, "When they speak, she leans her head close, keeping her eyes fixed on the action." The royal was also seen applauding enthusiastically and smiling brightly as she remained engaged with the game. Harry's expressions, however, were interpreted differently, as Judi explained:

"Harry appears less comfortable posing for the camera here. His mouth smile looks effortful and doesn't really reach his eyes. His wide leg splay hints at confidence but maybe just a desire to enjoy watching the game."

In several images, the duke's gaze remained fixed on the basketball court, suggesting what the expert framed as camera discomfort rather than shared enthusiasm for the spectacle.

The couple's recent Valentine's appearance echoed a similar sporting outing in October last year, when they attended an LA Dodgers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seated front row on that occasion as well, they appeared on the stadium's big screen wearing LA Dodgers caps. At the time, Judi speculated that the pair may have been "very aware" of their public image and could have subtly staged candid moments.

The sweet post offered a softer counterpoint to the courtside spectacle, shifting the focus from arena cameras to a carefully curated family tribute shared on the couple's own terms.

This year's Valentine's Day celebrations extended beyond the arena. On February 14, Meghan shared a personal photograph on Instagram marking the occasion.

The image showed Harry outdoors at sunset, holding their daughter, Princess Lilibet, with a cluster of red balloons floating above them against a fading sky lined with palm trees.

Harry, dressed casually in a dark T-shirt and trousers, smiled warmly as his daughter wrapped her arms around him. The red balloons, tied together with ribbon, created a striking Valentine's tableau and underscored the couple's emphasis on family life.

Alongside the image, Meghan wrote, "These two + Archie = my forever Valentines." The sweet post offered a softer counterpoint to the courtside spectacle, shifting the focus from arena cameras to a carefully curated family tribute shared on the couple's own terms.

Ultimately, the couple's latest courtside appearance offered two contrasting narratives unfolding side by side. On one hand, there was Meghan's visibly animated engagement with both the game and the cameras — a display that the body language expert characterised as deliberate and image-aware.

On the other hand, there was Harry's more reserved demeanour, which the expert interpreted as a sign of relative unease under the glare of public attention.

However, whether viewed as a natural difference in personality or a calculated public moment, the outing once again placed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle firmly in the spotlight.