During “Harry and Meghan,” there’s a scene of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sitting in traffic, both appearing quite tense. However, body language expert Nicole Moore, who dissected the footage, believes that Markle’s anxiety takes precedence. “Meghan takes a deep inhale at the start of the clip while her body remains stiff, indicating her nervousness,” said Moore. “Harry, in contrast, has more relaxed shoulders. He is pensive while looking out the window but he actually appears to have less anxiety at this moment than Meghan does.”
According to Moore, these subtleties could indicate a glimpse into their overall dynamic. “Harry’s anxiety may be stemming mostly from how much Meghan’s anxiety affects him,” said Moore. “He’s worried not so much about himself as much as he’s worried about Meghan, “she added. Moore also notes that once Prince Harry attempts to soothe Meghan’s worries by reminding her that “we’ll be with friends in less than 10 minutes,” and turns his head towards her to try to connect with her. She whispers, “Yeah,” but does not offer him comfort in return, instead inhaling and maintaining her stiff posture. While Moore notes that the couple’s handholding during the scene signifies closeness, she stated, “Meghan is too preoccupied with her own nervousness to comfort Harry.”
This isn’t the first time that Harry and Markle’s body language has been examined. At Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, the couple’s closeness reportedly showed they still have a close, emotional bond and were determined to put on a united front.
