Prince Harry reportedly showed signs of tension as he walked beside Meghan Markle in Brussels. According to a body language expert, one of his gestures may point to wariness. It was reported that this was the couple’s first appearance since her father’s arrest in the U.S. However, the analysis is one expert’s interpretation of body language.
Prince Harry’s ‘self-soothe’ gesture beside Meghan Markle shows signs of tension, per expert
Body language expert analyzes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s body language in Brussels, per report. According to Express, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a one-day visit to Brussels. They are thought to have traveled without Archie and Lilibet. The couple was reportedly there to open the latest edition of the Lost Screen Memorial, which honors children who lost their lives due to the harms of social media. It was reported that Meghan had planned to speak at a major event on children’s online safety but opted out just hours before they arrived.
Body language expert Judi James said that Harry appeared to be “leading and protecting his wife.” She claimed that he walked with his chest puffed and his left arm in front of hers. According to James, his signals “suggest wariness.” She also noted that he looked down as they arrived. At one point, he stroked his beard, which she said is “often a self-soothe gesture.”
The appearance came after Thomas Markle Sr.’s arrest. The U.S. Department of Justice said that the 82-year-old was arrested in Florida on November 6. He is charged with one count of possessing child sexual abuse material. According to the complaint, agents searched two storage units registered to him and seized about 78 items.
Markle Sr. has denied the allegations, calling them “sick lies.” On Tuesday, a judge ordered him detained pending trial after he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor while on home confinement. The charge is an allegation, and the case is ongoing.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Meghan confirmed that she has had no contact with her father in more than six years. They said the allegations have left her deeply troubled.
