Body language specialists have identified what they describe as a "curt" and telling exchange between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their recent high-profile visit to Nigeria, suggesting all may not be perfectly harmonious between the couple.
The Moment That Spoke Volumes
During one engagement on their quasi-royal tour, Prince Harry was captured on camera turning to his wife and asking "You okay?" to which Meghan reportedly responded with a brief, three-word answer: "Yes, I'm fine." While seemingly innocuous on the surface, experts claim the delivery revealed underlying tensions.
Expert Analysis of the Exchange
Body language analyst Judi James told The Mirror that Meghan's response carried a "curt" quality that suggested irritation rather than reassurance. "The tone and the body language created a sense of Meghan being the one in the driving seat," James noted, pointing to the Duchess's clipped delivery.
James elaborated that the dynamic appeared to show Meghan as "the one calling the shots," with Harry positioned in a more subordinate role during their public appearances. This interpretation challenges the image of perfect unity the couple typically projects during their joint engagements.
Nigeria Tour: A New Royal-Style Approach
The three-day visit to Nigeria marked the Sussexes' first official tour since stepping back from royal duties, with many observers noting the striking similarities to traditional royal visits despite their non-working royal status.
During the packed itinerary, the couple:
- Visited a school in Abuja to promote mental health
- Met with military officials and wounded soldiers
- Attended a cultural festival in Lagos
- Engaged with young leaders and entrepreneurs
The tour was conducted under the banner of Harry's Invictus Games, with Nigeria set to participate in the upcoming competition for the first time next year.
Underlying Tensions or Misinterpretation?
While body language experts point to this exchange as evidence of potential friction, supporters of the couple argue that such interpretations read too much into brief moments captured out of context. The stress of international travel and intense public scrutiny, they note, could understandably lead to occasional terse exchanges between any couple.
Nevertheless, the analysis highlights the intense scrutiny the Sussexes remain under, with every gesture and word subject to interpretation as they carve out their new roles outside the traditional royal framework.
