Harry rubs his hands with glee in comedy routine – but subtle movements reveal inner struggle, body language expert says

PRINCE Harry rubbed his hands with glee in his comedy routine - but subtle movements revealed his inner struggle, says a body language expert.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, took to the stage in Las Vegas last night just one day after his transatlantic dash to see King Charles following his shock cancer diagnosis.

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Harry jetted to London for a brief 30-minute meeting with his father despite claims he was "not invited" to travel the 5,500 miles.

The royal made his way to Clarence House to visit Charles for the first time in 16 months.

Harry did not spend the night on the royal estate and is thought to have stayed in a hotel instead.

After just 26 hours back on British soil, he headed back to the US to reunite with wife Meghan and kids Archie and Lilibet.

And on Thursday, he handed out a "Man of the Year" award during the 2024 NFL Honours.

A body language expert has now exclusively revealed to The Sun Online that while he seemed "on top form" he actually shows "reluctance".

Judi James explained: "The combination of sports and celebrity seemed to bring out signals of excitement and elation from Harry here as he presents the NFL award.

"There are six clear body language signals of authentic enjoyment from the Prince and no signs of jet lag following his trip to the UK.

"His delivery pose for his speech seems to be pure stand-up comic, with a cheeky grin and both hands extended to suggest he is on top form.

"The ‘happiness’ give-away or cue here are his erect or ‘cocked’ thumbs which are a sign of genuine pleasure.

"Harry performs at least six hand-rubs as he presents the award. Hand rubbing like this, in an exaggerated, performed way, suggests gleeful anticipation.

"Harry performs some very close-up greeting rituals with the winner to again suggest immersion in the event and personal enjoyment.

"The two men stand close and face-to-face in a pose that almost looks like a chest-bump could be on the cards.

"Their hug is pure macho, with Harry ending it with one hand clasping the guy’s bicep

"And when the award has been handed over, Harry exits the spotlight by looking as though he is walking backwards, suggesting some inner reluctance.

"Harry’s award-handing is no Celine Dion moment.

"He gets a full greeting ritual from the winner who then honours him by looking stunned and telling the audience ‘That was Prince Harry!’ in a shocked, excited tone."

During Harry's joke-heavy speech, he didn't mention Charles' cancer diagnosis.

Instead he joked that Americans "stole rugby from us and made it your own".

He added: "Instead of passing it backwards, just pass it forwards.

"Why not wear pads and a helmet?

"Of course, have an offence and defence - that makes sense.

"And why not have a breather every 15 seconds?

"And you know what? Instead of a 10-month season, let's just make it 18 weeks. Genius.

"All kidding aside, what you guys do on and off the field is truly remarkable.

"You are role models for millions in the way you carry yourselves and the way you give back."

It was the first time the Duke had spoken publicly since Charles' unspecified cancer was detected while having a procedure for an enlarged prostate.

During his quick trip, it is understood he did not meet up with Prince William - whom he hasn't spoken to in over a year.

Sources had earlier said the Prince of Wales had "no plans" to see his brother during his brief stint in the UK.

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