Body language expert Judi James described the couple as ward as they arrived hand in hand.
Prince Harry appeared to take a protective role beside Meghan Markle as they arrived at the European Parliament on Tuesday, according to body language expert Judi James.
Harry was preparing to deliver a keynote speech as the couple faced public attention surrounding sexual abuse allegations involving Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle.
Writing for Express, James interpreted Harry’s posture and position as signs of support for his wife. She noted that he walked with his chest pushed forward and his left arm ahead of Meghan’s, leaving much of her right arm hidden behind him.
James also drew attention to their clasp hands. Meghan’s fingers curled upwards, she observed, while Harry’s bent so that his fingertips pressed into her hand.
In James’s view, Meghan appeared fragile, while Harry showed signs of unease. He looked down during their arrival and briefly stroked his beard, a movement James described as a possible attempt to soothe himself.
She also interpreted Meghan’s facial expressions and gestures as signs of vulnerability. James pointed to her slightly parted lips and tightened upper lip, along with a movement towards her hair that she viewed as a partial protective barrier. These observations reflect James’s interpretation of their body language.
Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties in 2020, when their son, Prince Archie, was their only child. They later shared their grievances in televised interviews, including allegations of racism within the Royal Family relating to Archie.
The couple now live in California, where they welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet.
