Meghan Markle captivated her audience in Colombia today with a moving speech focused on Afro Women and the power of unity. The Duchess of Sussex, who spoke in Cali, employed gestures and body language designed to engage and resonate with those in attendance.
Body language expert Judi James, speaking to The Mirror, noted how Meghan’s approach was intended to be warm and inviting. “Sitting down to make her speech here and dramatically removing her earpiece before speaking in Spanish, Meghan seems to signal a softer, warmer, and more reflective approach to motivating her audience and getting her inspirational messages across,” James observed.
According to James, Meghan’s speech felt more like an intimate conversation than a formal address. “This looked more like a chat than a speech,” she said, adding that Meghan’s use of body language made the event feel interactive. Meghan “paused and laughed delightedly as the audience first cheered to hear her speak in Spanish,” creating a moment of shared connection.
James also pointed out a subtle gesture that suggested Meghan was seeking the audience’s approval. “She used a slightly coy and bashful head tilt, which is a signal of a desire to please or to be liked,” the expert explained.
During her speech, Meghan also touched on the important role men play in empowering women, highlighting the partnership she shares with her husband, Prince Harry. “Yes, we work incredibly well together as a team,” she said, “but as my husband is a great testament to, the role of men in this—of empowering women, of allowing them to know that their voices are heard, starting at a young age all the way through adulthood—is key.”
Meghan further emphasized that the work she and Harry do through their Archewell Foundation, as well as their roles as parents, focuses on ensuring that young girls feel heard and valued. “For us and the work that we do with our Archewell Foundation, certainly the work that we do as parents, as I do as a mother, is ensuring that young girls feel as though their voices are being heard,” she noted. Her speech, delivered with warmth and intention, aimed not only to inspire but also to forge a deeper connection with her audience in Colombia.