Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the NBA game, putting themselves into the spotlight once again. At one point in a video from the event, Markle can be seen rubbing Harry’s right arm, trying to “calm and reassure him” in front of the cameras. Dr. Beth Dawson, an expert, decoded the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s body language at the game. As per the expert, the arm rubbing looked like Markle took on a “maternal role” with her husband. Meanwhile, Harry allegedly “turned off” his emotions as cameras were on him.
Meghan Markle seemingly ‘calmed and reassured’ Prince Harry at NBA game, per expert
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attended the NBA game over Valentine’s weekend in California. In a video shared by @galafr on Instagram, the royal couple can be seen enjoying the game, with Harry having a conversation with Chris Tucker.
Two body language experts decoded their behavior at the NBA game and shared their analyses. They analyzed each and every moment, especially from when the couple entered the Intuit Dome to the exchange between Tucker and Harry.
Dr. Beth Dawson shared with Radar Online that while Markle “took charge” of the environment, Harry was in “alert mode.” The body language expert also noted that the Duchess had a “relaxed posture” and enjoyed the environment. Whereas Harry kept “scanning, fidgeting, and adjusting,” which showed “mild tension.” Dr. Dawson explained that the pressure was coming from “public exposure, not from Meghan.”
Later, the Duke was seen sharing a warm exchange with Tucker. Traci Brown, another body language expert, decoded that his interaction with the actor-comedian was real. Harry put his hand over his heart, which signifies something he loves, as per Brown. However, she also noticed the change in Harry’s behavior as he returned to his seat with Markle, observing that “his emotions go on and off like a switch.”
Dr. Dawson shared the same sentiments. She stated that Harry was clearly enjoying the conversation with Tucker. However, when he looked at the camera, that’s when the discomfort kicked in. At one point in the video, Markle can be seen rubbing Harry’s arm. Dr. Dawson shared that she did the “arm rub to calm and reassure him.” The expert continued, “And yes, it does look like a mom with a child, but she wouldn’t be the first spouse to take on a maternal role with her husband.”
