The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have distanced themselves from the rest of the Royal Family over a period of time in recent years - and have slammed the Firm on various occasions.
However, it seems the rift between the family were already visible months before this public demand for distance, reports the Mirror. The fractured relationship was showing clearly as far back as five years ago, between Meghan and her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton.
Body language expert Judi James has claimed this opinion as solid, as she noted there were signs of a "rift" between the pair at Wimbledon, both in 2018 and 2019.
The Duchess of Sussex has previously admitted that her sister-in-law had made her cry in the lead up to her wedding day - but told Oprah Winfrey in a bombshell interview she had "forgiven her".
Obviously, the pair won't be near each other at the tennis tournament this year, but Judi has claimed the tense relationship between Kate and Meghan was apparent years ago.
She said: "If you compare the body language of Kate and Meghan at Wimbledon in 2018 and 2019 it looks as though their relationship is ageing backwards.
"In 2018 they looked more comfortable with each other, their outfits were synchronised and they seemed to be having the kind of fun you might have with a long-term friend, sitting close or angled in toward each other and even giggling using accelerated intimacy signals like whispering together behind their hands.
"By 2019 though they were no longer trying to signal sister-in-law friendship, they were trying to disprove rumours of a rift, which always puts pressure on any body language performance.
"Their body language signals looked polite but not endorsed by any signs of relaxed fun or the kind of tie-signs that hint at a deeper, more relaxed level of friendship.
"Their smiles looked forced and in many ways they looked as though they had just met."
Judi went on to say the lack of co-ordination in their outfits in 2019 showed they weren't on the same page, and noted their "smiles appeared to take effort".
She continued: "Meghan’s cheeks looked over-lifted and rounded while her mouth smile looked tense.
"Kate would normally present a more carefree version of herself at Wimbledon, throwing some of her royal body language to one side and becoming a keen, excited punter like everyone else but she looked much more formal here."
Judi also noted Meghan showed "feelings of vulnerability" at one point, with the placement of her hand close to her neck.
Despite the issues with members of the family, Harry and Meghan continue to put on a united front with each other.
The pair were spotted holding hands and laughing as they left offices near their home in California - after it was confirmed they had vacated the UK home.
At the annual Sovereign Grant account briefing on royal finances, Sir Michael Stevens, Keeper of the Privy Purse, said: "We can confirm that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have vacated Frogmore Cottage.
"We will not be going into any detail on those arrangements here.
"Safe to say that, as has previously been stated, the duke and duchess have paid for the expenditure incurred by the Sovereign Grant in relation to the renovation of Frogmore Cottage, thus leaving the Crown with a greatly enhanced asset."
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