PRINCE Harry looked cautious and anxious next to his wife in the latest Sussex interview, a leading body language expert has said.
The Duke of Sussex seemed wary as he listened to Meghan Markle talk about her suicidal thoughts and “online bullying” when the pair spoke on CBS’ Sunday Morning.
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Body language expert Judi James analyzed today’s interview with Jane Pauley and says it showed Meghan looking “heartbroken” as she tried to get reassurance from an anxious Harry.
Part of the new chat saw the pair reflect on their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, in which Meghan revealed her mental health issues.
Oprah’s interview was played before the camera returned to the Duke and Duchess.
Speaking to The Sun, Judi explains: “The clip from the infamous Oprah interview is shown and in the actual interview we see Meghan’s change in body language dynamics.
“The polite, graceful, closed-lipped smile is still present, but the expression in his eyes suddenly seems dark.
“Her hand goes to Harry’s knee as if asking for support or gaining strength from this tactile reminder of her presence.”
The duchess has opened up about her own struggles, after sharing her story in 2021 and telling Oprah in the past that she “didn’t want to be alive anymore.”
Judi continued to explain how Harry’s reaction was surprising to the Prince seeming somewhat unreceptive to his wife.
She said: “Harry’s response seems cautious and he remains relatively quiet here.
“His hand does not grasp hers in a reciprocal gesture, instead he rubs his anxiety-provoked fingers and thumb into his own handshake.
“His head tilts in another expression or caution and when Meghan speaks he clocks your face up close.”
After the interaction, Meghan continued to speak as she put on a brave face and moved through the interview.
Judi said: “Meghan gives a wry, tight-lipped smile to suggest courage and lets out a small, sad laugh.
“Her eyelids flutter in what appears to be a small burst of emotion and she performs three hair-straightening rituals that are either a partial cut or a wish to ensure her composure remains intact.”
Her wry smile of bravado deepens as she speaks, Judi added.
The exclusive interview went on to talk about their new project which seeks to help support parents who have lost a child to online harm.
The couple today launched The Parents Network, which connects families who have lost children to suicide after being victims of cyberbullying.
It also helps those who have been forced to say goodbye to their children after being sold drugs online.
Meghan was also seen beaming as she spoke about her children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
The proud mother-of-two said: “Our children are little, three and five, they are amazing.
“But all you want to do as parents is protect them.
“And so, as we can see what’s happening in the online space, we know there’s a lot of work to be done and we’re so happy to be able to be part of the change for good.”
Jane Pauley highlighted how when children ask for help, people expect there to be someone who can provide it.
Harry replied: “If you know how to help… At this point we have reached the stage where almost all parents need to be the first to respond.
“Even the best rescuers in the world would not be able to notice the signs of a possible suicide.
“That’s the terrifying part of it.”
The parent group will meet primarily online and help support parents who have lost children to suicide and online harm.
Harry and Meghan called for urgent change to “keep our children safe” on social media in February this year.
The Sussexes heard about their parents’ “heartache” during the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on children’s online safety.
The parents of two said that even the “best parents in the world cannot keep children safe from these platforms”.
In a statement published on the Archewell website, the couple said the issue transcended division and party lines and that this is “not the time to pass the buck.”
Alongside the message, the Duke and Duchess released a clip of their appearance at a World Mental Health Day discussion in New York on October 10 last year.
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You are not alone
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
It does not discriminate, affecting the lives of people in all corners of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality TV stars and football players.
It is the biggest cause of death for people under 35, deadlier than cancer and car accidents.
And men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women.
Yet it is rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and pay attention, now.
That’s why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our part to help save lives.
Let’s all promise to ask for help when we need it and listen to others… You are not alone.
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