Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent appearance at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Florida has sparked speculation about a shift in their relationship dynamics, according to body language expert Darren Stanton. The couple, who have been married for nearly six years, displayed a more intimate and affectionate connection compared to their previous public outings, suggests Stanton, speaking on behalf of Betfair Slots.
During the charity polo event, where the Sentebale Challenge Cup was contested, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen walking hand-in-hand, smiling, and sharing a passionate kiss as Meghan presented the trophy to Harry's winning team. "There used to be some distance between them during previous events, there weren't many PDA moments between them or touches of affection," Stanton observed. "However, that has totally changed if these pictures are anything to go by."
Stanton pointed out several key changes in the couple's body language, including Harry's intimate gesture of placing his hand on Meghan's back and neck, indicating their increased comfort in each other's personal space, according to the Mirror. "They seem to be a lot more comfortable in each other's proximity zone. They were both very close to each other, very tactile, and both displaying genuine expressions of happiness," he noted.
The expert also highlighted the couple's willingness to express their love publicly, as evidenced by their passionate kiss. "The pair have no issues with declaring their love in front of the world. The kiss they shared was quite passionate. They appear a lot more solid compared to past photos. They are very strong and the Meghan and Harry brand appears extremely tight," Stanton remarked.
Furthermore, Stanton analyzed Harry's "power move" during the dinner event, where he was seen with his hand reached out over Meghan's back. "Again, this is a very intimate gesture which can also be seen as a power move. Not in an arrogant sense, but it's a sign of love and affection from Harry," he explained, adding that Meghan fully reciprocated the gesture, demonstrating their authentic connection.
"Overall, Harry and Meghan come across as completely authentic. Their interactions don't appear to be staged or prepped in any way. I think the one thing that comes over is that a lot of the gestures between the two, you can tell they are instantaneous and not conscious," Stanton concluded. "Ultimately they are in the strongest place they have been for some time and that is demonstrated by their interpersonal liking, touching and kissing."
Meanwhile, Harry's close friend and polo teammate, Nacho Figueras, expressed his hope for the couple's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to develop a love for horses and polo. "I really hope so, I hope that Archie and Lili get to love horses as much as [Harry] does. There's something about the outside of a horse that's great for the inside of a human. Hopefully, that love and passion will be transmitted," Figueras told HELLO! magazine, envisioning a future where the children play polo together.
