Expert notices significant shift in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's body language after solo outings
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Body language expert Judi James decoded the new dynamics between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as they have recently undertaken a series of solo outings, The Mirror US reported on Monday, November 18.
According to James, the couple's relationship has evolved to denote the letter 'Y' which is entwined at the base but moving forward in two separate directions.
The solo appearances of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle undertook a highly publicized trip to Colombia in August 2024. Since then, the two have been spotted separately in public on multiple occasions, according to the Mirror.
Meghan was recently spotted at a party that celebrated the launch of a new haircare line by her friend Kadi Lee. Days later, Harry went over to Canada by himself to attend the Grey Cup final in Vancouver.
Sources reportedly told the publication that the solo trips undertaken by the couple have resulted from Prince Harry prioritizing his charity work and Meghan pursuing business projects.
However, they did make a joint appearance earlier this month in a video message about prioritizing children's online safety that was played at a United Nations conference in Colombia on ending violence against children.
The change in the couple observed by Judi James
Judi James noticed a shift in the dynamics between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, claiming that their relationship "seems to have evolved from a totally twinned one, where their body language was confined to appearances as a matching, complimentary and very royal-looking double act, to one that resembles the shape of a letter Y; joined and twinned at the base but also separating into two individuals moving into two rather separate professional directions."
"The newly 'sole trader' body language performances need to be interspersed with appearances that describe and emphasize the base of the 'Y'. Theirs has always been laid out as a love story with a romantic core and seeing them alone still tends to create a look of a lost limb, thanks to their previously constant love of touch, tie-signs and other PDAs to provide a touching narrative that the world enjoys watching," she explained.
Commenting on the recent video message shared by the couple, James stated, "The recent 'base of the Y' appearance was a rather formal and regal video appearance where Meghan threw Harry constant affectionate-looking glances to register besotted encouragement while he spoke, and Harry, more formally, failed to respond in kind apart from one rather rigidly extended arm placed around his wife's back on the cue of the word 'together'."
"The message was clearly one of ongoing bonds and togetherness but for fans of the Harry and Meghan passionately romantic body language rituals it was rather thin gruel. It will be sad for their fans if, despite their marriage being enduringly strong and loving, they have made a decision to tone down the PDAs," she added.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear happier for their time apart
Judi James believes that the change in the dynamics between the couple has left both of them "happy, confident and comfortable."
"Meghan's body language looks relaxed back to her days as an actress and celebrity. Posing with her friends she performs a 'shoulder-climb' pose, clinging to her friend and tilting her head against hers with a warm, bonding smile. She also looks happy mingling in the group at what looks like a party," she said of the former actress.
"Harry's body language in Canada shows him in his element: relaxed, excited, cheerful and apparently adoring the approval of the large crowd," added James referring to Prince Harry. "Gazing up at the crowd in the stadium signals a happy desire to bask in their attention and to register his own popularity. His thumbs-up signal is an informal gesture to register mutual liking and to show 'all is good'. When Harry sits to be interviewed, he uses a partial splay to register power and confidence, placing one hand on his hip and extending his elbow outwards," she further noted.
