Prince Harry unexpectedly pulled Meghan Markle on stage during an event at the Invictus Games in Canada and made a surprise move – and one expert has decoded the moment which she believes showed a shift in the Duke’s tone with his wife
Meghan Markle was left shocked by a bold move by Prince Harry at the Invictus Games that showed a change between them, according to an expert.
The Sussexes have put on a loved-up display at the event in Canada, which has Meghan spend five days alongside her husband at his beloved Games, before flying home to their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
During Meghan’s trip to Canada, she spent several days with Harry in Vancouver before the pair moved on to the ski resort of Whistler, where they both took to the stage at a welcome event. Harry was first introduced on stage by Michael Buble, who excited the 1,000-strong crowd with a rendition of Feeling Good.
Harry joked Meghan was going to sing on stage (
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Welcoming Harry on stage, Canadian singer Michael said: “I know how difficult something like this is, so I wanted to make sure I did this right. Without the incredible effort of this young man, none of this would have happened, so please welcome my friend, Prince Harry.”
Meghan joined Harry on stage at the end of his speech before he joked: “Now she’s going to sing!” leaving his wife horrified. And body language expert Judi James told the Mirror the interaction was very telling.
She explained: “Harry loves playful behaviour and banter, but he usually adopts a different tone with Meghan, sticking to more romantic narratives. Here though he brings her into his routine with a flapping hand that suggests good humour rather than any royal graciousness.
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The couple laugh as they walk off stage (
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“There is some synchronicity here though as she actually seems pretty much in tune with his more fun side. At first there is the usual mutual hugging, and Meghan shows empathy by rubbing Harry’s hand to thaw it out in the cold air. But when he jokes about her singing, her response is speedy as she looks shocked but then equally playful.
“The last image of the pair leaning forward into the mic to take their goodbyes is one of the better images of them working as an upbeat, casual and relaxed team of two.”
Judi’s comments come as Meghan sent a touching message to Harry as she flew back home to their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilbet, while the Duke of Sussex remains in Canada.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Meghan posted a photo of personalised shirts for Archie and Lilbet, along with a selection of Canadian snacks. In a nod to her husband, she wrote, “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!”
During the Games, which celebrates injured servicemen and women, Meghan has been using her newly launched Instagram account to share her experiences, posting several stories of her interacting with competitors’ children and zooming around the stadium during the opening ceremony on a golf buggy.
