Meghan was ‘keen’ to establish friendship with Queen and Princess Anne

Before Meghan Markle and Prince Harry carved out new roles for themselves outside traditional royal expectations, they were hugely entrenched in the matrix that is the Royal Family. Body language expert Judi James spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about the Duchess’ relationship with two prominent royals, Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth II.Judi told Express.co.uk that “it is hard to find any pose that has [Prince] William and Meghan displaying even that polite warmth”, in her opinion.His “warmest gesture” towards his brother’s wife appeared to be when he “beckoned her over to join them at the start of the walkabout after the death of the Queen”.The Queen, however, did display some affectionate body language towards her granddaughter-in-law.Judi stated: “The late Queen did leave a greater legacy in terms of some more heart-warming body language poses with Meghan.READ MORE: Meghan and Kate’s ‘signal poses’ show tension – pictures Meghan was ‘keen’ to establish ‘bonds’ with the Queen & Princess Anne – ‘secret-sharing’ (Image: Getty)”Meghan was clearly very keen to define an almost grandmother-granddaughter relationship, sitting next to her on their small trip together looking attentive and affectionate.”This trip took place on June 14, 2018, at a ceremony to open the new Mersey Gateway Bridge.Judi noted that both Meghan and the Queen were “laughing together” as if sharing a joke.And some of Meghan’s more subtle body language indicated an even deeper connection between the pair.DON’T MISSMorrisons announces brand new change that will affect all customers [LATEST]Ageing eye makeup to ditch after your 30s [EXPERT]I spent 48 hours at Barcelo Tenerife for a winter sun escape – review [REVIEW] ‘Meghan was clearly very keen to define an almost grandmother-granddaughter relationship’ (Image: Getty) Meghan looked ‘attentive and equally keen’ to promote some relationship bonds with Princess Anne (Image: Getty)The expert stated: “Meghan also looked very attentive and equally keen to promote some relationship bonds with Princess Anne.”She used “similar eye-engage rituals and even the shared joke signals” that she used with Princess Anne’s mother.Judi noticed a key difference in how the Queen and Princess Anne responded to Meghan, however.She claimed: “Anne’s eye-gaze tended to be slightly more distant though, although Anne does tend to keep a more formal demeanour during public events.”