Prince Harry spotted alone at US Grand Prix after signs of 'tension' with Meghan Markle
Prince Harry got a behind-the-scenes look at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas - but his American wife Meghan Markle was nowhere to be seen
Prince Harry couldn't wipe the smile off his face while attending the US Grand Prix - but he was without wife Meghan Markle.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, who is a huge Formula One fan, was spotted getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Mercedes garage in Austin, Texas.
Harry arrived ahead of the Circuit of the Americas, which will see Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton try to beat firm favorite Max Verstappen.
Despite being American herself, Meghan wasn't at the track with her husband, who wore a black polo shirt and dark sunglasses.
Harry was seen sharing a joke with Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff before speaking to a number of engineers and race crew.
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The British Royal Family have always been huge F1 fans, with Queen Elizabeth II watching the first ever British Grand Prix in May 1950 when she was just a princess.
Harry made his debut at Silverstone in 1994 when he was shown around the Williams garage and Princess Diana presented Damon Hill with the winner's trophy after fending off the legendary Michael Schumacher.
The prince attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2014 and took the Mercedes crew’s radio to congratulate Lewis on winning the world title.
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It comes after Harry and Meghan showed signs of "tension" after they returned from a romantic getaway weekend in the Caribbean, according to a body language expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Atlanta, Georgia, on a private plane after their trip to the island of Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror that the couple seemed to have a "separated look" upon arriving.
James said: “There’s no sign of any lingering post-holiday glow from Meghan’s body language here…
“That romantic, idyllic hand-in-hand pose we saw from Harry and Meghan as they strolled through deserted streets seems to have been replaced by a more separated look as Meghan rushes ahead across the tarmac, leaving Harry to chat to someone as he trails behind.”
The Sussexes appeared to have taken the trip without their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
James added: “Meghan’s unsmiling facial expression and her directive pointing suggest tension here and a desire to rush into the car.
“Harry appears to be in less of a rush although the way both his elbows are raised as he walks could suggest some matching inner tension here.”
