27 July 2023 , 11:01
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A "subtle" hand gesture by Meghan Markle shows how her connection with Prince Harry has changed, a body language expert has said. Last summer, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to New York where Harry gave a speech at the UN to mark Nelson Mandela Day.
As they arrived, the couple were seen being very tactile but according to body language expert Darren Stanton, a gesture by Meghan shows how their marriage might be slightly different to the early days.
Mr Stanton said that while Meghan was previously used to being the centre of attention, the way she was holding her husband's hand showed she is now happy with Harry taking centre stage.
Harry and Meghan arriving hand in hand (REX/Shutterstock)
Meghan was seen touching Harry's arm (Getty Images)Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, he said: "In the early days of Meghan Markle joining the Royal Family, there was a lot of speculation in terms of how she was going to convey herself and fit into life as a senior royal.
"Right from the outset, Meghan was a very strong and confident person. Perhaps, this was due to her tenacious nature and the motivation she has had to have become a star in her own right in the world of acting - a career that takes a lot of determination and passion, traits she has shown to have intrinsically.
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"It's clear from Meghan’s body language that she loves Harry very much. She very much plays the role of his biggest supporter in their relationship, with Meghan on hand to boost Harry's confidence in situations where he isn't feeling as self-assured.
"Over the years we’ve seen many tell-tale gestures of Meghan helping Harry to feel at ease, like her touching his elbow when they’re out at engagements or holding his hand or arm to give reassurance.
"Another way Meghan shows Harry she is on hand to support him is by subtly placing her hand on his back - both a protective and comforting gesture. There's no denying that Harry sees Meghan as his rock and while she was previously used to being the centre of attention, she is more than content letting Harry take centre stage."
Meanwhile, Mr Stanton also added that despite the slight change, it is still clear that Harry and Meghan are "deeply in love". He explained: "A tell-tale sign that shows how deeply Meghan is in love with Harry is the way she looks at him with a fixed gaze.
"When Harry is talking or engaged in an activity, you’ll notice Meghan is transfixed on him, staring at him adoringly - a sign of reciprocal liking and sharing a deep rapport with someone.
"Similarly to Princess Diana, Meghan isn't afraid to show her emotions. There's been plenty of times she and Harry have displayed affectionate gestures towards one another publicly, holding hands and being tactile, touching each other's elbows or back - intimate areas to touch."