Body language expert shares verdict on Prince Harry and his mother-in-law
A body language expert has weighed in on Prince Harry’s relationship with his mother-in-law, Doria Ragland, after the duo spent the day together to support Meghan at her charity cookbook launch.
While Prince Harry has been known to have a shy demeanour in the past, Meghan appears to take after her mum’s ability to appear natural in the spotlight.
Speaking to The Sun, body language expert Judi James said the 34-year-old appeared “shy and a little bit intimidated” by the company of his mother-in-law.
Judi said: “Doria and Meghan seem to form a really tight double act, with both women displaying signals of elegant confidence.”
She added, “Meghan’s attention is clearly primarily on her mother here which might be a huge shift for Harry who has so far been bathing in her flattering eye contact and touch rituals.”
When the trio arrived at the event, Harry was seen walking a few steps behind Doria and Meghan.
“Harry’s body language suggests he’s stepping back slightly to allow the real power double act to shine,” she explained.
“He walks behind Doria and Meghan, using a small self-comfort barrier ritual with one hand touching his belt, and when he stands with Doria he keeps a space between them rather than being more tactile or engaging with her.
“Harry's dad Prince Charles used far more reassurance and touch rituals with Doria on Harry and Meghan's wedding day but Harry seems more compliant and just a tiny bit intimidated like most new husbands are by their mothers-in-law.
"He looks happy to allow his very confident-looking wife and mother-in-law do their own thing while he watches in admiration.”
Despite his reportedly “shy” demeanour, Harry didn’t mind showing off his cheeky nature when he was caught stealing extra samosas from the marquee.
When he noticed he had been caught out, he flashed a wide grin at the camera.