Prince Harry was left visibly “uncomfortable” in the couple’s Netflix documentary when Meghan made the exaggerated gesture, according to a body language expert.
It’s no secret that meeting you partner’s family can be daunting – for Meghan Markle, it was an unforgettable experience.
In their explosive Netflix series, Prince Harry and Meghan recall the time that the Duchess first met the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The impromtu introduction came after meeting Princess Eugenie for lunch.
Before Meghan met the late Queen, however, Harry pulled her to the side and taught her a very important lesson – how to curtsey.
In Meghan’s retelling however, one body language expert said that her exaggerated gesture left Harry “uncomfortable”.
On the curtsey, Prince Harry told Netflix: “How do you explain that to people?… Especially to an American.” Meghan added: “I’m starting to realise this is a big deal” and described it as ‘medieval’.
Meghan then went on to reinact the specific moment, she performed an elborate curtsy and through laughter said: “Pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty.”
Body language expert Judi James, described Harry as uncomfortable and told sources that “Meghan is a natural speaker during thr interview and here she sits talking… in a gossipy style”.
Her self effacing joke lead to a one-sided smile towards an awkward looking Prince Harry.
According to Judi, Harry then tilts his head to the side in a “cut off” gesture to Meghan.
Throughout the series, Meghan repeatedly mentions her shock at the consistent formality within the family and recalls when she first met Kate over dinner she wore ripped jeans, was barefoot and realised that hugging is “really jarring for a lot of Brits”.
Meghan said she was expecting moments when the door closed and “you can relax”, but found the formality carried over on both sides.
The documentary was released after the couple split from the Meghan and Harry stepped down as working royals in January 2020.
It followed a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which the couple said a member of the royal family raised questions over Archie’s skin colour.
After the explosive Netflix documentary aired, viewers were left shocked by Meghan Markle’s exaggerated curtsey to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The awkward moment between Prince Harry and Meghan was dissected by body language expert Judi James, who noted Harry’s discomfort during the interaction.
Despite Harry’s attempt to teach Meghan the proper way to perform a curtsey, her over-the-top gesture left him visibly uneasy. Meghan’s realization that this formality was a significant aspect of royal protocol seemed to catch her off guard, as she described it as ‘medieval’.
Judi James pointed out Meghan’s natural speaking abilities during the interview and mentioned her gossipy style of storytelling. She noted the one-sided smile from Harry as Meghan recounted her encounter with the Queen, suggesting a hint of discomfort.
Throughout the documentary, Meghan also revealed her initial shock at the level of formality within the royal family. Even during casual encounters, such as meeting Kate over dinner, Meghan found herself at odds with traditional British customs.
The release of the documentary came after Meghan and Harry’s decision to step down as working royals, following a controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey. The couple’s revelations about racism within the royal family only added to the scrutiny surrounding their departure.
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Source: Los Angeles Times1
