Beyonce upstages Meghan Markle at the Lion King premiere in London

The Duchess of Sussex and her husband Prince Harry were the guests of honor at the glitzy screening tonight - but it was Beyonce who stole the show. She upstaged the royal couple by arriving after them and walked the red carpet last - a privilege usually reserved for the most famous star attending the event.

Harry and Meghan had been greeting others at the event for some time before the pop singer arrived with her husband Jay Z to be introduced to the royals.In what looked like a break in protocol, Beyonce leaned in to give Meghan a kiss and a hug - greeting her like they'd known each other for years. However, Meghan was phased and continued laughing and chatting with the singer.

Beyonce shares a hug with Meghan Markle

She didn't even seem to realize that Beyonce had managed to manoeuvre herself into the more dominant position making sure her face could be seen on camera while Meghan was spliced.Body language expert Judi James has decoded what went on between the pair - and explained it looks like Beyonce sees herself on equal terms with the Duchess. She explained: "These two greet one another with a ritual that defines them as warm friends." 

  Meghan chats with Beyonce and husband Jay Z

Prince Harry and Meghan meet Beyonce and Jay Z