According to an expert, Prince Harry’s body language reportedly suggests he may be less inclined toward public displays of affection with his wife, Meghan Markle.
A body language expert observed that the Duke of Sussex appeared less affectionate toward his wife than he had been during their previous public appearances. For those unversed, the Sussexes recently attended the David Foster Foundation’s star-studded 40th anniversary gala.
Prince Harry is ‘less reciprocal’ towards Meghan Markle’s PDA, expert says
Sharing her take on Express.Co.UK, body language expert Judi James said Prince Harry appeared “less reciprocal” when responding to Meghan Markle’s attempts at public displays of affection.
While the couple posed together and smiled for the cameras, the Duchess of Sussex seemed more eager to engage in PDA. Harry, however, appeared noticeably less enthusiastic and did not seem to match her level of affection.
According to the expert, the Duke of Sussex’s red carpet appearance also looked as though he had been “coached” on what to do. She explained that Markle used a togetherness pose with her husband to convey love and romance between them.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out for the David Foster Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala, joining the music legend and wife Katharine McPhee in Victoria, B.C.
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She pressed into his torso and placed one hand on his chest, indicating ownership. Moreover, her smile showcased happiness and fulfillment in the relationship. However, the Duke of Sussex’s closed lips and fingers barely grazing her waist indicated that he was less reciprocal.
According to James, Harry’s tense body language and controlled expressions seemingly suggested that he had been coached on how to create a couple’s signature red carpet pose.
James dished: “This looks like a model pose and it appears to mirror his wife’s stance. He even tops it off with something of a ‘Zoolander’-style intense stare into the camera while his ‘smile’ is performed with closed lips rather than the usual friendly and fun Harry-style grin.”
Interestingly, this joint red carpet appearance came just a few days after the “Suits” star’s 45th birthday. Markle had released a quirky video of herself grooving in her kitchen while her husband recorded her and fondly spoke while doing so.
