Meghan Markle has shown a more “authentic” side and has “come into her own” since leaving the Royal Family, a body language expert has claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex has taken a drastically different career path since she and Prince Harry resigned as senior working royals in January 2020.
The former Suits actress, who left the legal drama after becoming engaged to Harry in 2017, embarked on several unsuccessful ventures after the couple moved to the US. These included a brief stint as a children’s author and her Archetypes podcast, which was discontinued after one season.
However, the mother-of-two is now thriving with the launch of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
Body language expert Darren Stanton believes she “doesn’t feel so under pressure” and enjoys an “equal” marriage with Harry, reports the Mirror.
“I think in the past Meghan has shown herself as being the more dominant person between her and Harry. She’s so used to pushing herself and likes to hold the reins,” he told Betfair.
“In the early stages, we would see a lot more dominant gestures from Meghan. However, we’ve seen a decrease in those gestures and the pair seem a lot more equal now, which tells me she’s a lot more comfortable.
“It’s clear from her attending events like the polo and the Invictus Games that she’s there to fully support Harry,” Darren explained.
He claimed she was “completely relaxed” at big public events, and ahead of her anticipated appearance at the Invictus Games event next month, he believes Meghan will be more approachable and calm.
“She seems a lot more comfortable at these types of events as the spotlight isn’t on her. I can tell that purely through her facial expressions, which appear to be authentic.
“We’re not seeing any masking gestures or forced smiles from her. She’s unconsciously gone into a lower gear, she doesn’t feel so under pressure.
“Overall, Meghan feels a lot comfortable in her own skin and not felt the pressure or need to be a person on a pedisole. She’s completely relaxed and has come into her own,” he added.
Harry is confirmed to attend the anniversary celebration of the Invictus Games at St. Paul’s Cathedral, but Meghan’s attendance remains uncertain.
“Both Harry and Meghan are listed as guests and a speech has been scheduled, but there is still a question mark over whether Meghan will make an appearance. Her name has been pencilled in as a TBC (to be confirmed),” a source said.
