A body language expert has analyzed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent viral appearance at an ice hockey game, drawing comparisons to fellow royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Over the weekend, Harry and Meghan attended the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games, the international sporting event the prince founded in 2014. Held at Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium, the event brought together over 500 athletes from 23 nations. During the ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted sharing a warm embrace.
Following their appearance, a body language expert weighed in on a particular moment between the couple at an ice hockey game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday (February 9). According to the expert, subtle cues in Meghan’s behavior reveal ‘tell-tale signs’ of her true feelings toward Harry.
Speaking to Tyla on behalf of Betfair Casino, body language expert Darren Stanton shared his thoughts on Harry and Meghan’s relationship, saying they “appear to be stronger than ever.”
He elaborated: “I don’t think I have seen such strong public displays of affection between Meghan and Harry in quite some time. These images take you back to the start of their relationship. They appear to be stronger than ever.
“You see a lot of reciprocal gestures of love – prolonged eye contact, eye gazing, and genuine smiles. It appears that they are both in their own little bubble, which is a sure-fire sign that people are really in love.”
Darren pointed out that these interactions are “very reminiscent of what we see with Kate and William,” emphasizing, “They still look to be a very strong couple.”
He also highlighted Meghan’s affectionate gesture—wrapping her arm around Harry’s—and the “genuine smile on both their faces,” which he believes reflects her excitement about being there for him.
“Their physical closeness suggests that they are fully in support of each other,” Darren explained. “They are in town for the Invictus Games, which is Harry’s baby, and she is clearly very supportive of that.”
“You can see from Meghan’s interactions that she’s happy to see him in his element.”
Harry took center stage at the opening ceremony, delivering a powerful speech at an event that featured an impressive lineup of performers, including Katy Perry, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and Nelly Furtado.
He said: “At this moment when there is no shortage of crises, no absence of uncertainty, no lack of weak moral character in the world, the values you embody, the way you carry yourselves, not only at the Invictus Games, but each and every day.
“Your courage, your resilience, your humanity illuminate a path forward for us all. And for that, we thank you.”
