Body language expert explains Meghan Markle's 'proud reason' behind placing her hand on Prince Harry's chest at the Bob Marley movie premiere in Jamaica

Meghan showed 'loving affection' by placing her hand on Harry's chest 'to signal proud ownership at the premiere of new Bob Marley film One Love, a body language expert told MailOnline today.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex turned heads as they arrived at the Carib Theater in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday.

'The couple hold hands over and over again with cupped hands in a continued gesture of unity,' Judi James told MailOnline.

The expert claimed that 42-year-old Meghan, who was dressed in a flowing black dress with a full skirt and a sleek bun, appeared to be showing “proud ownership” with her loving gestures, indicating “he's mine.” .

She added: 'It looks careful and elegant rather than a more spontaneous hugging gesture, meaning it seems aimed at defining them as a continued power couple and as a romantic couple.'

Ms James said Harry, 39, who wore a suit and open-neck shirt, appeared to take his cues from the confident Meghan who led the greetings.

She said: 'Meghan's body language on the red carpet looks very famous and very Hollywood here, as she glides elegantly in her full ball gown, using some of her slightly motherly-looking leading gestures on a more relaxed-looking Harry in his open neck shirt to ensure the choreography is perfect.

The couple posed with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon president and CEO Brian Robbins and his wife Tracy James.

Meghan and Harry – who stepped down from royal duties four years ago – also joined Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness and his wife Juliet at the premiere.

'I greet what appears to be their host, it's Meghan who comes in for a very loving kiss on the cheek before stepping back and placing a hand on Harry's back to lead him forward for his own greeting ritual, which gives her a head start seems to give in terms of self-confidence and leadership.

'There's a really lovely moment between Harry and Meghan when they part to continue walking and Meghan brushes a hand down her dress and Harry mirrors it and copies the gesture with his own outfit as if quietly taking his cue from her.'

She continued: 'When they pose together for the cameras there is a meaningful gesture from Meghan. As Harry stands in line, smiling, Meghan stands with her torso turned toward him, but her head and eyes turned toward the cameras.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex turned heads as they arrived at the Carib Theater in Kingston, Jamaica, on Tuesday

The expert claimed that 42-year-old Meghan, who was dressed in a flowing black dress with a full skirt and a sleek bun, showed “proud ownership” with her loving gestures, which indicated “he's mine.”

The expert said their affection 'aims to define them as an enduring power couple and as a romantic couple'

Ms James said Harry, 39, who wore a suit and open-neck shirt, appeared to take his cues from the confident Meghan who led the greetings

'His arm is around her back and her hand is gently placed on his torso, flat and with the fingers pointing upwards.

“Her eyes have been softened and narrowed in a sign of loving affection for the cameras, while that hand appears to be placed in a very famous way to indicate proud ownership, in a 'he's mine' signal.”

The film follows Marley's life over a two-year period. In December 1976, when he was shot by gunmen in his home in Kingston, to his self-imposed exile in London.

It also looks at his triumphant return to Jamaica in early 1978 for the One Love Peace Concert.

Harry's father, King Charles, is currently head of state of Jamaica.

The process of severing ties with the British monarchy is underway, following in the footsteps of another former Caribbean possession, Barbados.

Similar to the island province's split from the monarchy, Prince Harry also revoked his HRH titles and sensationally moved from a working royal position in early 2020.

He moved to North America with his wife Meghan, whom he married in 2018.

The Sussexes appeared in good spirits as they attended the premiere of One Love

Meghan and Harry – who stepped down from royal duties four years ago – also attended the premiere with Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) and his wife Juliet

The couple posed with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon president and CEO Brian Robbins (left) and his wife Tracy James (second from left)

Meghan and Harry now live in Montecito, California, with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. The Sussexes have made very few public and personal trips to Britain since leaving office.

The couple has had many ventures in the entertainment industry since their royal departure. They signed multimillion-dollar contracts with Netflix and Spotify to produce podcasts and docuseries in which they discussed their lives within the royal family.

Six months ago, they parted ways with their $20 million Spotify deal after producing Meghan's podcast series “Archetypes.”

On Tuesday night, Prince Harry was spotted on the red carpet hugging Ziggy Marley, the 55-year-old musician and son of Bob and Rita Marley, who produced One Love.