Meghan Markle was "the confident star" as she accepted a Women of Vision award in New York on Tuesday evening, according to a body language expert.
The Duchess of Sussex was joined at the glitzy event by her husband Prince Harry and mother Doria Ragland, with the trio portraying "a very loving family unit" on the red carpet.
Meghan looked up lovingly at Harry, as the Duke of Sussex came out to support his wife.
Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror exclusively that Meghan seemed keen to acknowledge the importance of her husband's backing.
"The family grouping on the red carpet shows Harry in 'hub' mode, standing in between Meghan and Doria to show a very loving family unit of three, with his arms out behind their backs to form a virtual and rather protective/supportive hug.
"When Harry and Meghan pose alone though the body language mood changes," Judi explained.
She added: "It is Meghan's night and she has looked like the confident star throughout but here she adopts a look that would normally signal it is the husband who is the star of the show, gazing up at him adoringly while he looks straight into the camera.
"This appears to be flattering and loving 'thank you' behaviour from Meghan, who seems to be keen to show the importance of her husband in her life and in her success."
At the ceremony, Meghan was recognised for "her global advocacy to empower and advocate on behalf of women and girls" through her work at her and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation.
As she entered the event, which was held at Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan, Meghan placed a caring hand on her mother's back.
Judi said: "This was clearly a family event for Meghan, who arrived with her mother Doria as well as husband Harry.
"Meghan's award was about empowerment of women and her role as daughter appeared to be forefront in her mind as she swept past Harry who had been first out the car to wait by the door on their arrival, and in behind her mother, placing a very loving pat on Doria's right shoulder to signal she should walk safely ahead into the venue."
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