A body language expert has analysed Prince Harry’s recent appearance in Vancouver – a visit he carried out without Meghan Markle.

Prince Harry pictured earlier this week in Canada (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry looked different in Canada than when he makes appearances alongside Meghan Markle, a body language expert has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex made a solo appearance in Vancouver earlier this week, with Meghan opting to remain in California with their children.

The visit saw Harry melt hearts on Monday after he met with school students as he prepares to launch a new programme ahead of the Invictus Games in 2025.

According to body language expert Darren Stanton, Harry showed an “unparalleled height of happiness” during his appearance – as opposed to his usual “protective” side when he makes appearances with his wife.

Speaking on behalf of Slingo, Darren Stanton shares: “Attending alone, we always tend to see the best of Harry when he’s appearing solo.

Meghan has made her own solo appearances in the last week (Image: GETTY)

“Harry absolutely comes into his own. He’s got this massive smile, he’s beaming from ear to ear, portraying his enjoyment and his happiness.

“We know this is authentic and a genuine emotion from him. His whole face is engaged, the crow’s feet at the side of the eyes are there.”

Discussing the royal, who now lives in the US with Meghan and their children, he said: “There’s nothing fake about his expression here. There’s a high degree of animation, with him appearing to do a fist bump to someone in the crowd.

“He’s completely relaxed and focused on what needs to be done. He can focus on being himself and on interacting with those around him.”

Speaking of his usual appearances with the Duchess of Sussex, the expert said: “With Meghan, his attention is always on her during their joint engagements, making sure that she is OK. Here, we tend to see more of his protective nature than his individual emotion as he puts Meghan’s feelings above his own.

“Here on his own, he is completely engaged with what he is doing and who he is meeting. His passion here is incredibly visible, which isn’t surprising given the Invictus Games has a huge place in his heart and is a venture he is extremely dedicated to.”

Meghan has made a string of solo appearances within the past few months, including at the Highbrow Hippie Launch Party last week.