Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Brussels Appearance Sparks Questions Over Their Body Language
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sparked questions about their relationship after a body language expert noticed what she described as a “certain dissonance” during their latest public appearance in Brussels.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived together at the European Parliament’s Paul-Henri Spaak building on Tuesday, holding hands as they faced the cameras.
Although the couple appeared affectionate, expert Inbaal Honigman suggested that their movements and non-verbal signals showed differences in how they presented themselves.
Speaking to HELLO!, Honigman said the pair were not moving in step with one another. “Each of them is employing rather different body language, and they’re moving quite differently to one another,” she explained.
The expert suggested that couples who are closely aligned often display similar movements, including walking at the same pace and turning their faces towards the same things.
“Meghan and Harry are showing almost none of that,” she claimed.
Honigman described Harry’s body language as “closed and protective”, pointing to his hand touching his face and his fingers closing his jacket during the appearance.
Meghan, meanwhile, appeared more relaxed and open, with one hand in her pocket and her eyes wide.
According to the expert, Harry’s gestures could suggest that he was considering changes and ideas, while Meghan’s more open non-verbal signals suggested a focus on representing the couple.
However, Honigman stressed that differences in body language should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of problems in a relationship.
She also pointed to the couple’s hand-holding as a sign of affection, describing the gesture as warm, comforting and natural.
“Their hand-holding is warm and loving,” she said, adding that the way they held hands suggested it was a familiar habit rather than something performed for the cameras.
The expert also noted that both Harry and Meghan had their chins lowered during the appearance, which she interpreted as reflecting a humble approach to their visit.
Despite the observations, the couple’s public appearance alone cannot establish what they are feeling privately or determine the state of their marriage.
For now, Harry and Meghan continue to present a united public front, while their Brussels appearance has prompted fresh discussion about the different ways they express themselves.
