Prince Harry appeared "tearful" and "disgusted" during a speech on the dangers of AI at the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in New York City, according to body language expert Judi James.
Return to the US stage
The 42-year-old royal stepped out on stage in NYC yesterday, just weeks after relocating to the UK. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have recently returned to the UK after six years of living in the US. The couple are thought to be living in the Cotswolds with their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five.
Expert analysis of his demeanor
Speaking about Harry's latest appearance, Judi James told the Daily Express that the royal appeared "tearful" and "disgusted". She said, "He is happily biting at his words to act with angry authority as he delivers his scripted warning, but then there is a slight dying fall in his tone as his inner batteries run out."
"He turns his head quickly to the screen behind him, perhaps hoping his script will magically appear up there, or maybe stalling for time," Ms James added.
Facial expressions and gestures
Ms James then added, "His facial expression, which the head-turning ploy might have hidden, appears almost tearful at this point."
"Cut adrift, Harry performs a tongue-poke of disgust before sucking his lips inward in a gesture of regret while his hand performs an anxious upward pinch," she said.
Family context
The royals have recently been in the news as they continue to face a turbulent period following the release of Earl Spencer's new book. Speaking on yesterday's ITV's Lorraine, Earl Spencer revealed why he made such bombshell claims. The 62-year-old also revealed that both Harry and his estranged brother, Prince William, were told about the book's release shortly before it was made public.
