Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘bond remains intact’ amid professional separation

The royal pair spoke about online violence against children in a new video uploaded to their official social media account, the first time the Sussexes have made a joint public appearance since August.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle called for greater protections for “the most vulnerable in our world” against the threat of online violence and harm.

Judi James, professional body language expert, said regarding the video: “The couple's appearance and body language make it look as though they have turned back the clock to the times when they appeared as a royal couple at the Remembrance service in the UK.

“Harry was very much the alpha prince and Meghan was taking her lead from him as she learned the ropes.

“Meghan looks less assertive here and she appears to be copying and mirroring her husband, taking her cues from him.

“Although she starts with her hands clasped in front of her body, by the end of the video she has repositioned to copy Harry's pose with her hands clasped behind her back."

The Sussexes have demonstrated a level of PDA previously, having flirted, touched and even kissed each other on screen.

James added: “Their cause here is a serious and important one so this slightly self-conscious-looking, more formal PDA seems to be more appropriate.

“She is the one throwing the frequent glances at her husband as he speaks, smiling warmly and fondly in a gesture of encouragement and support.

“This constant gesture makes her appear like the more openly loving one in the relationship while Harry seems intent on staying in role and projecting formality.

“Her entire delivery is confident but softer and more loving as she speaks to camera."

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James continued: “There is one point though where he seems to want to re-define their unity as a couple and a professional double-act.

“Recently we've seen them separate to pursue individual causes or careers but this video seems to stress that the intrinsic relationship bonds are still intact.”

James described Prince Harry tone to the Mail as: “Serious, authoritative, concerned and assertive.

“He barely glances at Meghan and the first time he does his facial expression looks severe although it softens during the second glance.”