THE Sussexes began their “fake royal tour” of Nigeria today, but Prince Harry displayed “self-soothing” gestures that show his need for support, a body language professional claims.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles as they waved to locals, chatted with leaders and took selfies with teenagers.
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But Prince Harry can be seen playing with his wedding ring as a “body barrier”, claims Judi James.
The expert told Fabulous: “When they stand together in a very mirrored pose, their hand touches are slightly different in terms of what they are signaling.”
Although Meghan has a “light touch on her fingers,” which signals being “balanced” and “confident,” Harry’s touch is an act of “self-comfort.”
Judi added: “Harry is still holding his ring finger, which implies that even though he is with Meghan, he is still appreciating her support and support, the idea of having his family with him, or even the family he left behind in Spencers terms in the UK.
“So although the touch of Meghan’s hand is that gesture of confidence, Harry holding the figure of the ring, that for him produces what is called a partial body barrier, but it implies that he perhaps doesn’t feel as confident, but it is also a ritual of self-comfort.
“For Harry, this is becoming a trademark.”
Harry and Meghan are in the West African country for a quick three-day trip – and were welcomed this morning by locals.
Judi noted how the couple are treating the visit as they would a royal trip, before stepping down from their ‘Megxit’ roles in 2020.
She added: “Harry and Meghan’s body language rituals here define this as a royal visit in all but name.
“His strong, very regal social smiles, his regal ‘warm weather’ style which is a staple of Windsor men, but most of all, the way Harry’s signals are more dominant than hers here, he appears to be taking the lead here, implying that traditional royal protocol is back in effect to some extent.
“He stands with his legs wide open in a gesture of confidence and authority, and when they talk to some women, he stands at the front talking quite animatedly while Meghan stands a little behind, holding his hand.”
The body language professional shared how Prince Harry seemed to display some characteristics he displayed when he introduced Meghan to royal life.
Judi added: “They do some strong mirroring here, clapping in unison, leaning together or apart at identical angles, or talking to each other to suggest similar thoughts, but it’s Harry doing the fully immersive behaviors here, adding some excited shouting or animated gesticulation as he speaks, implying he is talking to Meghan about the event, as he did when they got married.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted with a floral ‘Welcome’ banner announcing their arrival, which read: “We are honored to have you!”
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The couple was photographed walking hand in hand at Lights Academy, just hours after arriving in Abuja.
Harry and Meghan were given wooden bead necklaces and serenaded by dancers and singers.
“Bravo” Meghan clapped after a backflip performed in front of them.
They arrived together at 5am on a British Airways flight after a meeting yesterday at London Heathrow’s VIP Windsor Suite.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau said Online Mail they go next travel to Kaduna to find injured soldiers in a military hospital.
Harry and Meghan, who is of Nigerian descent, will meet military personnel and their families and take part in traditional cultural activities, according to local media.
This is Harry and Meghan’s first trip to Nigeria as a couple.
Meghan and Harry’s links with Africa
Harry has had a long relationship with Africa, even taking his now-wife Meghan to Botswana for a camping trip as one of their first dates.
Meghan is said to want to “explore her ancestry and lineage” while there – after revealing she was “43% Nigerian”.
In 2019 the couple embarked on a trip through Southern Africa.
The Duchess of Sussex flew with baby Archie to Johannesburg, where they were later joined by Harry after he visited Malawi.
During their time apart, Meghan told the journalist she was struggling to deal with the fact they were apart.
The Duke also set up a charity to help African orphans, Sentebale, with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.
They are expected to visit three cities while there in their efforts to get the country to host the Invictus Games in 2029.
Harry has had a long relationship with Africa, even taking his now-wife Meghan to Botswana for a camping trip as one of their first dates.
Prince Harry took a three-day trip to the UK this week, arriving on Tuesday and departing on Thursday evening, but did not see his family during the visit.
A spokesperson for Harry explained: “Unfortunately this will not be possible due to Her Majesty’s full programme.
His strong, very regal social smiles, his regal ‘hot weather’ style which is a Windsor male staple, but most of all, the way Harry’s signals are more dominant than hers here, he seems to be taking the lead here, which implies traditional royal protocol is back in effect to some extent
Judi James
“The Duke, of course, understands his father’s schedule and various other priorities and looks forward to seeing him soon.”
Harry and Charles last met at Clarence House in February for their first face-to-face meeting in 16 months.
Charles, 75, resumed public duties last week for the first time since beginning cancer treatment.
He is now expected to attend Buckingham Palace’s first garden party of the year.
In 2019, Meghan and Harry embarked on a trip to southern Africa.
The Duchess of Sussex flew with baby Archie to Johannesburg, where they were later joined by Harry after he visited Malawi.
During their time apart, Meghan told a journalist that she was struggling to deal with the fact that they were apart.
The Duke also set up a charity to help African orphans, Sentebale, with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.
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