This is what Meghan Markle’s guarded hand gestures say about her upcoming wedding, according to body language expert
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are not shy from public displays of affection, but yesterday Meghan's body language seemed shut off.
At an event for International Women's Day, Meghan showed some unusual body signals - by clasping her own hands rather than her fiance's.
Speaking to the, body language expert Judi James revealed the real message behind Meghan's stance - and what it could mean for the couple's upcoming nuptials.
She said: "The high hand clasp can be a confident power signal although the small 'tell' of her rubbing her fingertips on to her palm could hint at some pre-wedding nerves too."
The event at Millennium Point in Birmingham saw the popular lovebirds waving at crowds of adoring fans.
The event intended to encourage women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths - but it was hard to ignore Meghan’s lack of engagement with Harry.
But Judi added: "Meghan's raised hand clasp does seem to create a barrier between herself and Harry, which is a change from the arm-holding and face-gazing we'eve seen from her so far.
"She does seem to be walking with a slightly larger spatial gap holding his hand close to her own torso.
"I'd see these as a form of distancing gestures, but not with any relationship connotations, more a defining of brand Meghan as an independent and confident individual when it comes to the real job of supporting causes."
Meghan and Harry's relationship seems to be publicly closer than Prince William and Kate Middleton's.
And Judi continued: "Unlike William and Kate who tend to perform a tight professional double act, this signalling from Meghan suggests she might be prepared to be seen as a woman who campaigns and debates in her own right."
As the public eye awaits not only the wedding, but a hopeful baby announcement from the couple, Judi explains why she thinks the pair may have a baby soon.
"She and Harry clearly signal high levels of passionate attachment," she said.
"Their relaxed hand signals could suggest the next step is to start a family. I would imagine Meghan would get pregnant quite quickly."
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