Prince Harry's 'true feelings' during NBA game as Meghan Markle 'delighted by attention'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sat in the front row at the gamePrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s body language at a recent NBA game has been analysed by an expert.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched an NBA All-Star Game in California on Sunday.
The couple got front row seats as they watched the game next to singer and actress, Queen Latifah. Now, one body language expert has weighed in on Harry and Meghan’s public appearance as the couple packed on the PDA.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend NBA game
During one moment at the game, which you can see here, Meghan, 44, stroked her hubby’s arm to get his attention as they appeared on the big screen in the Intuit Dome arena.
Speaking to the Mirror, body language expert Judi James said Meghan made a “possessive and flirty looking gesture”.
She said: “Meghan’s wide symmetric smile for the cameras and raised and rounded cheeks suggest she’s delighted by the attention and the opportunity to create her own perfectly curated set of Valentine love signals to show off her relationship with Harry.
“She holds his thigh in a possessive and flirty looking gesture or she clings onto his arm with both hands to register closeness, furiously rubbing his arm to alert him to the Jumbotron and urge him to join in with her smiling excitement.”
‘Harry appears less comfortable’
Judi added: “Harry appears less comfortable posing for the camera here. His mouth smile looks effortful and doesn’t really reach his eyes. His wide leg splay hints at confidence but maybe just a desire to enjoy watching the game.”
Elsewhere, another body language expert has weighed in on Harry and Meghan’s loved-up appearance.
Darren Stanton said the couple look “stronger and happier than ever”.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Darren said: “Sometime we see Harry looking quite ragged or stressed. Here however, he appears far more cool, calm, and happy than normal. He’s not always someone who verbally expresses his emotions clearly, so the real insight often comes from his non-verbal cues.
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Harry and Meghan ‘stronger than ever’
“In the photos, however, the smiles appear completely genuine. Both he and Meghan seem to be having a truly good time. You can see the crow’s feet at the corners of their eyes, which is a strong indicator of an authentic smile.”
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He added: “Overall, in these pictures, the emotions come across as completely authentic. They appear genuinely happy, sharing a moment of real joy together. Despite any surrounding negativity, the images suggest a strong and deeply connected bond between them. They seem to be stronger and happier than ever.”
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