British royalty followers were not surprised Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle were kept at arm’s length by the family.
A human behavior expert reported that even the Duchess of Sussex’s wardrobe was designed to add further separation between her and the royal family.
Fox News further reported:
Psychotherapist and human behavior expert Dr. Robi Ludwig explained to Fox News Digital that Meghan seemed like a “fish out of water” and may have even used fashion as her own personal shield by wearing an oversized black hat to help her disengage entirely from the somber event.
Prince Harry and Meghan departed from royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States due to what they described as the British media’s intrusion and racist demeanor toward their family.
They’ve rarely returned to the United Kingdom but most recently attended the queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, when they were present for one royal obligation during the five-day event before celebrating daughter Lilibet’s first birthday at Frogmore Cottage.
As the Duchess of Sussex waited to be seated, she kept her hands clutched together, indicating “she is closed off to her environment and trying to comfort herself at the same time.”
Ludwig added, “I don’t think this is what she anticipated. Meghan Markle did not consider the cause and effect of her actions and how this could come to harm her.”
In one image from the sovereign’s ceremony at Westminster Abbey, Ludwig described Prince Harry’s protective nature over his wife as he appeared to comfort her.
“Harry has to focus on his wife, indicated by his body language of holding her hand and leaning toward her,” Ludwig said.
“Meghan is using the hat to hide, a very different presentation style than she’s exhibited in the past. She is looking down because she feels the disapproval and is out of her element.”
Though Markle may have felt “disapproval,” one royal expert previously told Fox News Digital that he believes Markle did “really well” over the past week.
“She hasn’t appeared like she’s trying to come over and muscle in on anything. She’s just basically gone and done whatever was required,” royal expert Duncan Larcombe said, adding that she’s even won over some in the U.K.
While leaving the funeral, Meghan walked behind Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Ludwig said Markle’s stance stood out as there was an “in syncness” with the royal family while she was still “solemn but looking forward, indicating a presence in the moment.”
She added: “Meghan, with her head tilted down, covering her face, indicating feelings of shame and victimization. There is a sense that she is upset and uncomfortable. Her body language indicates a disconnection with the other family members and a discomfort with her current status among the working royals. She is definitely feeling the coldness and is very uncomfortable about it. She is like a fish out of water, and it’s obvious.”
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