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PRINCE William and Prince Harry looked "relaxed" in a "natural moment of unity" as they chatted outside Prince Philip's funeral, a body language expert has claimed.

Speaking to Fabulous, Judi James said the brothers found comfort in one another after leaving the emotional ceremony at St George's Chapel.

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Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton chatted as they left the funeral
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Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton chatted as they left the funeralCredit: pixel8000

She said: "After the service was over and Charles was left in tears of grief, we finally saw the sight of his two warring sons apparently performing a moment of unity and it was a moment that looked relatively natural rather than too over-choreographed.

"We could seen Harry glance at William for the first time as they left the chapel and said goodbye to their hosts but as they walked away Harry caught up with William and Kate to walk between them, chatting to them both. 

"After a few moments of what looked like a really friendly reception from Kate she then fell back to talk with other royals, leaving the brothers to walk off together in apparently relaxed-looking harmony."

Previously, Judi said Harry clearly missed Meghan Markle's support and found the beginning of Prince Philip's funeral "stressful".

The three royals all left the ceremony together
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The three royals all left the ceremony together
Prince Harry was reunited with his brother for the first time in over a year for his grandfather's funeral
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Prince Harry was reunited with his brother for the first time in over a year for his grandfather's funeralCredit: pixel8000

Meghan, 39, who is heavily pregnant, made “every effort” to travel from the US with her husband but didn’t receive medical clearance from her physician, a Buckingham Palace spokesman confirmed last week.

Speaking to Fabulous, body language expert Judi James claimed the Duke of Sussex showed signs of "anxiety and tension" as he walked in his grandfather's funeral procession this afternoon.

Prince Philip's funeral marked the first time Prince Harry and Prince William have been seen together since the Commonwealth Service last year - and Judi claims the brothers displayed wildly different emotions.

The expert said: "William is a consummate body language masker, never letting many feelings slip via his movements.

Body language expert Judi James say Harry found the funeral 'stressful'
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Body language expert Judi James say Harry found the funeral 'stressful'Credit: AFP
Peter Phillips walked in between the brothers
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Peter Phillips walked in between the brothersCredit: Getty
Judi says Harry performed 'self-comforting gestures' during the funeral
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Judi says Harry performed 'self-comforting gestures' during the funeralCredit: Getty

"He walked straight-faced, looking forward then but it was Harry who revealed signs of anxiety and tension.

"Seen chatting to other royals prior to leaving the castle, he looked about as he took his place."

Describing how the Duke "performed self-comfort gestures", she added: "[Harry] pulled at his waistcoat or jacket with one hand and even rolled his shoulders in a gesture of confidence-boosting as he walked behind his brother in the chapel."

What's more, the expert said it was visible that Harry - who sat with his head bowed during the ceremony - was missing his wife when William went to join Kate Middleton.

She added: "While William went to join Kate in the pews, Harry would clearly have been missing the support of his wife during what looked like a stressful time for him."

Judi said Harry and the family dispalyed great sadness during the procession
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Judi said Harry and the family dispalyed great sadness during the procession
Harry sat with his head bowed during the ceremony
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Harry sat with his head bowed during the ceremonyCredit: pixel8000
Judi said Harry was missing Meghan when William joined his wife inside
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Judi said Harry was missing Meghan when William joined his wife insideCredit: pixel8000
Judi says it was obvious Harry was missing Meghan
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Judi says it was obvious Harry was missing MeghanCredit: Getty

Prince Harry had been isolating at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor grounds, after flying in from LA for the funeral.

This is the first time he has seen his family since Megxit - although it's been reported he spoke on the phone to Charles and William after landing in the UK.

He walked feet away from William, with Peter Phillips between them, as they processed behind the coffin.

Peter hung back slightly to allow the brothers to walk ahead at the same pace.

Prince Philip's coffin pictured being carried into the service
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Prince Philip's coffin pictured being carried into the serviceCredit: News UK
Prince Harry 'rolled his shoulders in a gesture of confidence-boosting' before walking into the Chapel
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Prince Harry 'rolled his shoulders in a gesture of confidence-boosting' before walking into the ChapelCredit: News UK

They moved slowly with the regimented family group towards the chapel.

Harry then stood behind William as they stood sombrely in the chapel as the coffin was gently put down.

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