After the events of the royal family’s 2022 anniversary, we’re revisiting one of the same outings for 2019. Prince Harry and Meghan his Markle were there alongside Prince William and Kate his Middleton. Ahead, learn what body language experts had to say about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s “awkward” displays compared to the “relaxed” Prince and Princess of Wales.
The 2019 memorial service marked Harry and Meghan’s first appearance on William and Kate since the African documentary
Some context about what was happening at the time, prior to body language analysis. A documentary had aired just weeks earlier when Harry, Meghan, William, and Kate stepped out on his Nov. 9, 2019 outing.
October 20th and October 23rd, Harry & Meghan: An African Journey It was broadcast in the UK and the US respectively. In it, Harry publicly admitted for the first time that he and William had taken “different paths.” Meghan, meanwhile, admitted that her negative treatment from the press took a toll on her.
Naturally, when the couple arrived at Albert Hall in London, England, all eyes were on them for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance. After all, it marked their first public event together since the documentary aired.
Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘looked much more relaxed and happy’ than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, expert says
During the 2019 Remembrance Days festival, body language expert Blanka Cobb examined the couple’s gestures and movements. Based on their interactions and facial expressions, the Prince and Princess of Wales seemed at ease.
“They looked much more relaxed and happier than Meghan and Harry,” said an expert (via Cosmopolitan). Examining her Kate’s smile, Cobb noted that Kate, now 40, had a “much bigger smile” than her sister-in-law. “I tend to be more emotional when I’m happy and relaxed,” she explained.
After looking at photos from the 2019 Festival of Remembrance, Cobb shared that William and Kate were showing a “bond” with a tactile display, showing how relaxed they were. There is, and it shows the level of comfort between them,” she said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s body language hinted at ‘discomfort’
Regarding Harry and Meghan’s body language at the tribute festival, Cobb noted that the pair were showing various signs of “some sort of discomfort.”
“Harry’s hand on his stomach is a self-soothing gesture,” she said, looking at Harry’s entrance. “It’s a go-to for him, a protective gesture that helps comfort him in stressful situations.”
Meghan, meanwhile, had her hands in an “awkward position” upon arrival. “This shows that she has a little bit of anxiety.”
Cobb also referenced the moment Meghan placed her left hand on her stomach.
Finally, when they were welcomed in, Harry and Meghan had a similar stance from head to toe. It is in ”.
The couple celebrated their anniversary in their own way in 2022
Although they didn’t spend time together in 2022 to mourn their dead, the former “Fab Four” chronicled the occasion separately.
William and Kate attended the royal tradition of Remembrance Day services on November 13th. Prior to the event, they also wore poppy pins, which they gave out on one occasion. attended.
Meanwhile, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex commemorated the occasion without making a public appearance. On November 11th, they marked Veterans Day and Memorial Day on his Archewell website. They issued a statement honoring the “brave men and women” who “made tremendous sacrifices and embodied duty and service” along with their families.
A veteran, Harry wrote a “special letter” to Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity aimed at helping young orphans who served in the British Armed Forces.
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