EntertainmentHarry and Meghan dispel breakup rumours in united front video

Harry and Meghan dispel breakup rumours in united front video

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle haven't been seen together for a considerable period. The foreign media is buzzing with rumours about the alleged breakup of their six-year marriage. Now, the couple has broken their silence by releasing a joint video. How did a non-verbal communication expert comment on their gestures?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at their first appearance in months
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at their first appearance in months
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9 November 2024 11:23

Recently, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have rarely appeared together, sparking a flurry of speculation about their relationship. Apparently, the couple decided to address these rumours by releasing a joint video for an important cause. In the video, the Sussexes spoke about the issue of children's safety while using the internet.

We are at a crossroads where the urgency to reassess and redefine our approach to protecting children has become increasingly evident, said the prince.

My husband and I recognize that today’s reality is marked by greater connectivity and advanced technology, which, of course, has many positives. However, it also compels us to better understand how digital violence against children is manifesting itself in this age, Markle added.

Some noticed that the couple only became active after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential elections. Let's recall that the newly elected president does not favour the prince's activities and allegedly wants to remove him from the USA.

Daily Mail contacted Judi James, a body language expert, to assess the Sussexes' behaviour during the appearance. What conclusions did she reach?

The couple's appearance and body language make it look as though they have turned back the clock to the times when they appeared as a royal couple at the Remembrance service in the UK, she stated. She also added that watching the video felt like when "Harry was very much the alpha prince and Meghan was taking her lead from him as she learned the ropes."

The non-verbal communication specialist concluded that Meghan appears less assertive here and seems to be mirroring her husband's behaviour, taking cues from him. Although she starts with her hands clasped in front of her, towards the end of the video, Meghan changes her position to mimic Harry's pose with hands clasped behind his back. Judi notes that it's Meghan who was "throwing the frequent glances at her husband as he speaks, smiling warmly and fondly in a gesture of encouragement and support."

This constant gesture makes her appear like the more openly loving one in the relationship while Harry seems intent on staying in role and projecting formality. Her entire delivery is confident but softer and more loving as she speaks to camera.

James claims that there is one point where it seems that Meghan wants to redefine their "unity" as a couple and as a business. Amid the flood of rumours about a supposed crisis, this film seems to emphasize that their marriage is not threatened. At one point, a smiling Harry gently embraces his wife. Discussing this gesture, James said:

At the sound of the word 'together' Harry appears to take his cue quickly, extending one arm so his hand is behind his wife's back. This is a subtle PDA from a couple who have previously flirted, touched and even kissed each other on screen. But their cause here is a serious and important one so this slightly self-conscious-looking, more formal PDA seems to be more appropriate.

James also commented that although it's the words that define their campaign against violence towards children, "Harry and Meghan's visual image looks very much like a royal homage to Remembrance day."

Their side-by-side poses straight to the camera look regally formal and official. They wear matching, tailored navy jackets that make a feature of the poppies in their lapels. Harry is emphatically in royal military mode, standing unsmiling, with his hands behind his back and rising up onto the balls of his feet and dropping down again as though briefing the troops, she summarized.

And what conclusions do you draw after watching the latest video from Meghan and Harry?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at their first appearance in months
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at their first appearance in months© Youtube
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make their first appearance in months
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make their first appearance in months© Youtube
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make first appearance in months
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry make first appearance in months© Youtube
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex sit with Germany and Poland fans as they attend the sitting volleyball match between Poland and Germany at the Merkur Spiel-Arena during day six of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 on September 15, 2023 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Prince Harry celebrates his 39th birthday today. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)
DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 15: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex sit with Germany and Poland fans as they attend the sitting volleyball match between Poland and Germany at the Merkur Spiel-Arena during day six of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 on September 15, 2023 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Prince Harry celebrates his 39th birthday today. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation)© GETTY | Chris Jackson
THE HAGUE - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, talk to participants during the athletics section of the fifth edition of the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for military and veterans who have been psychologically or physically injured during their military work. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
THE HAGUE - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, talk to participants during the athletics section of the fifth edition of the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for military and veterans who have been psychologically or physically injured during their military work. ANP SEM VAN DER WAL (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)© GETTY | ANP
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