Meghan Markle Branded ‘Fragile’ as Body Language Expert Spots Telling Brussels Gestures
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s latest public appearance came amid a fresh controversy involving the Duchess of Sussex’s estranged father. The Sussexes, who are seeking reconciliation with the royal family, were hit with a new controversy as the Duchess’ father, Thomas Markle Sr., was arrested amid child s—– a—- material allegations. During the couple’s latest outing following the massive scandal, a body language expert branded her “fragile.”
The Sussexes’ latest visit to Brussels marked their first international engagement since their return to their homeland. Despite their private citizen status, the couple is continuously making public appearances as celebrities. Compared to their last outing, many found Markle looking more distressed in Brussels.
According to the Daily Express, the Duchess opted out of giving a speech about online child safety. A spokesperson for her said she was “not strong enough” to speak at the event. Body language expert Judi James gave her two cents about Markle’s appearance at the European Parliament in Brussels.
She noted that Markle’s body language had a “sense of fragility and vulnerability.” James continued to reveal that there were two details that revealed what the Duchess was feeling at the event. At first, she pointed out that the former actress showed a “trait of smile suppression.” She did not talk to the press with her usual arrival smile and confidence. Instead, she showed a sense of “wariness” at the moment.
“The second tell comes from the same left hand, which she then stuffs into her pocket,” the expert noted. James recalled that Markle usually places her hand into her pocket to show “relaxed confidence” or give the audience a look at her outfit. However, this time, her entire hand was in her pocket. “This lets us know it is a gesture linked more to a desire to protect or hide than a desire to fashion-flaunt,” said the expert.
James claimed that Thomas’ arrest greatly impacted Markle, especially since she made very few comments on the scandal. “Her eye expression suggests some sadness here,” James said. She recalled that Markle’s eyes always sparkled when she was in public, but her latest outing was not the same.
Unlike her previous outings, Markle distanced herself from media. She did not respond when a reporter asked, “Meghan, how are you feeling? How are you coping?” The Duchess, who is often captured smiling in public, ignored the press and continued to walk. When another reporter yelled, “Meghan, Harry, any comment on the situation?” the couple again refused to answer.
Harry and Markle have been advocating for safer online spaces for a while now. According to People, the Duchess flew to Geneva in May to inaugurate the Lost Screen Memorial. The memorial consists of 50 smartphone screens displaying photos of children who lost their lives due to the harmful impacts of social media.
Back in May, the mother of two gave a powerful speech and paid tribute to children whose lives were cut short. She named the 50 children and urged everyone to speak up. She said, “Demand better from the platforms shaping our children’s lives. Be an example in your own social media use of how to be intentional in every like, comment, post, and share. Hold your community to the same standard.”
