Meghan Markle’s genuine emotions for her husband, Prince Harry, have come to light during their recent trip to Colombia. The Duchess of Sussex, who courageously spoke about her past struggles with suicidal thoughts during a public appearance, was visibly seeking Harry’s support as she recounted her ordeal.
Body language expert Judi James analyzed Meghan’s behavior, noting subtle cues that revealed her inner emotions. “As Meghan shares her own story of suicidal thoughts, she performs several hair-preen rituals and a wry, mirthless smile that suggests she is being politely brave,” James observed.
“Her hand goes out to hold Harry’s leg as though seeking his support, although he sits relatively still with his head cocked, watching her face with what looks like concern.” James further noted Harry’s subtle signs of anxiety as Meghan shared her painful experiences. “When he looks down, his fingers rub together in what looks like anxiety as Meghan describes what she has ‘overcome’ after ‘not being believed,’” she added.
Meghan first opened up about her trauma during a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she discussed the difficulties she faced while living in the UK. Reflecting on her experience, Meghan said, “When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey—certainly part of mine—is being able to be really open about it.
I haven’t really scraped the surface of my experience, but I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way and I would never want someone else to be making those sort of plans and I would never want someone else to not be believed.” Meghan emphasized the importance of sharing her story, hoping it could help others in similar situations.
“If me voicing what I have overcome will save someone or encourage someone in their life to really, genuinely check in on them and not assume that the appearance is good so everything is okay, then that’s worth it. I’ll take a hit for that,” she added. Throughout their trip to Colombia, Meghan’s reliance on Harry and his visible concern underscored the deep bond between the couple as they continue to navigate their public and personal lives together.