Meghan Markle’s Brussels Appearance Takes A Dramatic Turn As Body Language Expert Spots Unusual Gesture — Prince Harry Also Appears “Wary”

Meghan Markle made a striking appearance alongside Prince Harry in Brussels, but it was one small gesture that caught the attention of a body language expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived hand-in-hand on November 10 to attend the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament. The video installation honours children who have died as a result of online abuse and exploitation.

Harry delivered a speech before the couple toured the memorial together. However, Meghan’s appearance came amid an emotionally difficult period, following the recent arrest of her father, Thomas Markle Senior, in Florida.

Meghan had reportedly been expected to deliver a speech of her own, but withdrew from the engagement in the days leading up to the event.

The Unusual Gesture That Caught An Expert’s Attention

Although Meghan continued with the Brussels visit, body language expert Judi James suggested that her behaviour appeared noticeably different from her usual public appearances.

Speaking to the Daily Express, James highlighted two particular gestures. The first was Meghan’s apparent suppression of her usual arrival smile, accompanied by a moment when she raised her hand to touch her hair.

The expert interpreted this as a possible sign of wariness, describing the movement as a partial barrier gesture.

But it was Meghan’s next move that attracted even more attention: she placed her entire left hand inside her coat pocket.

James explained that Meghan has previously used a hand-in-pocket pose to display an outfit or project relaxed confidence. This time, however, the expert believed the gesture carried a different possible meaning.

She pointed out that Meghan had tucked her whole hand away rather than leaving her thumb outside, suggesting that it could indicate a desire to protect or hide rather than simply show off her clothing.

James also suggested that Meghan’s eyes appeared to convey sadness.

Why Meghan’s Brussels Appearance Was Particularly Difficult

The engagement came just days after news emerged that Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle Senior, had been arrested in Florida.

He was charged with one count of possessing child sexual abuse images following an investigation involving material seized from two storage units in Los Angeles. After being released on bail, he was reportedly placed under home detention and electronic monitoring.

The allegations and arrest have reportedly been distressing for Meghan. During the Brussels appearance, she did not respond to questions from members of the press about her father.

Despite the circumstances, she attended the event alongside Harry, maintaining a public presence at an engagement focused on the serious issue of online abuse and exploitation.

Prince Harry’s Own Body Language Also Drew Attention

Meghan was not the only one whose demeanour attracted comment.

According to Judi James, Prince Harry appeared wary as he took the lead during the engagement. Her observations added another layer of interest to the couple’s public appearance, particularly given the difficult circumstances surrounding Meghan’s family.

While body language interpretations cannot establish someone’s private emotions with certainty, the expert’s observations offered a different perspective on what appeared to be a formal royal-style engagement.

Behind the hand-holding and public appearance, the Brussels visit came at a deeply personal moment for Meghan — and one small gesture became the focus of considerable attention.