Meghan Markle’s ‘playful’ hand clasps prove she’s in ‘awe’ of her royal life, body language expert reveals

MEGHAN Markle’s “playful” go-to hand gesture reveals she’s in “awe” of her life as a royal, a body language expert has revealed.

The Duchess of Sussex is often seen “theatrically” clasping her hands together and placing them towards her chin when she’s out in public.

 Meghan Markle claims her hands towards her chin while at Wimbledon last month
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Meghan Markle claims her hands towards her chin while at Wimbledon last monthCredit: Getty – Contributor
On Sunday, to mark her 38th birthday, Prince Harry, 34, thanked his wife – who gave birth to their three-month-old son Archie in May – for joining him “on this amazing adventure”.

Indeed, according to expert Judi James, Meghan’s childlike body language indicates just how amazed she is of the fairy tale turn her life has taken.

Judi told Fabulous Digital: “This gesture tends to be a playful, pseudo-infantile expression of excitement and anticipation.

“However, it’s not really a gesture you see apart from kids in movies and adverts as it is rather theatrical.”

 Body language expert Judi James says the gesture shows 'excitement' and 'anticipation'
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Body language expert Judi James says the gesture shows ‘excitement’ and ‘anticipation’Credit: Getty – Contributor

 Judi says the gesture is often seen used 'by kids in films and adverts'
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Judi says the gesture is often seen used ‘by kids in films and adverts’Credit: Getty – Pool

 Meghan appears in 'awe' of the royal 'adventure' she is on with Harry
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Meghan appears in ‘awe’ of the royal ‘adventure’ she is on with HarryCredit: Getty – Pool
Judi notes that Meghan is perhaps taking in the “adventure” of being a royal that Harry alluded to in his sweet birthday message.

She added: “Harry thanked his wife for joining him on his ‘adventure’ and it seems to comply with that idea that she’s having a lot of enthralling experiences as a royal.

“In some instances her hands are positioned a little lower – and more elegant – but when they are held close to the face the ‘awed and thrilled’ look is complete.”

 Meghan clasps her hands together as she meets young royal fans
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Meghan clasps her hands together as she meets young royal fansCredit: Getty – Pool

 She naturally appears to move her hands to her chin during "enthralling" experiences
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She naturally appears to move her hands to her chin during “enthralling” experiencesCredit: Getty – Pool
It comes as Harry paid tribute to his wife in a birthday message on their joint Instagram account.

Sharing an image of her – clasping her hands underneath her chin – from their royal tour last autumn, he wrote: “‘Happy Birthday to my amazing wife. Thank you for joining me on this adventure!’ – Love, H.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William, as well as Princes Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, also marked Meghan’s special day on the social media site.

 Prince Harry wished his wife a happy 38th birthday yesterday
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Prince Harry wished his wife a happy 38th birthday yesterdayCredit: Getty – Contributor

 Meghan was unveiled as the guest editor of British Vogue's September issue last week
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Meghan was unveiled as the guest editor of British Vogue’s September issue last weekCredit: Getty Images – Getty
It follows a week in which she was announced as the guest editor of British Vogue’s September issue.

Her ‘Forces For Change’ cover – featuring 15 women who inspire her – has received a mixed response.

Earlier today, we told you how Meghan Markle’s favourite £20 exercise class “inspires endless spiritual muscle growth”, according to the new Vogue issue.

We also revealed how Prince Harry joins Meghan Markle for regular £50 pedicures.

And royal fans have praised Kate Middleton and Prince William’s “classy” birthday Instagram post to Meghan applauding them for “not just writing a comment” like the Sussexes.

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