Royal News: The Duchess’s Netflix documentary was one of the few times when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared to be a power couple, but there is still one moment that keeps people remembering it for the opposite reason. Meghan’s making fun of the Queen’s dying seemed to have shocked the people, and Harry’s response was even more revealing than hers. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Meghan’s Curtsy Scene Sparks Backlash
Meghan, during the documentary, was mimicking the moment when she came face-to-face with Queen Elizabeth for the very first time. Her exaggerated bending of the knee and the high-pitched voice were just a mock of the formalities followed in the royal court. People watching the show thought she went too far, and experts in body language said the signs were obvious.
Meghan appeared to communicate to Harry by her hand movement that she did not want to hear, however, she continued with the joke. The interviewer, while laughing, also received a playful glance from her eye. Experts found that her words and her tone say that Meghan feels that royal traditions are outdated. She even compared the introduction to something from America’s medieval Times.
Elsewhere, she also revealed that she had no clue she would meet the Queen until a few minutes before. Meghan also thought that Harry’s question about curtsying was a joke. Harry, though, didn’t match Meghan’s mood. He stared at her, held a long look, and then glanced away. Those quiet signs of trouble were there in his face quite a while before he actually changed his position rather unnoticeably.
Also, the moment when Meghan used the phrase “Your Majesty” with a sarcastic intonation, the whole atmosphere became so tense. It was the time when he glanced down and side. And specialists refer to as his “disengagement gesture.” He was making an effort to keep his composure. However, Meghan didn’t stop.
Royal News: Harry’s Struggle Was Visible
Harry’s reactions have now become the most-discussed parts of the entire series. Even the body language experts say that this kind of expression is common when someone tries not to embarrass their partner on camera. Moreover, she didn’t even stop to check if Harry wanted the story to be continued. And it is not something couples usually do. And that’s why experts have highlighted her “exclusion” hand gesture as a subtle sign that she was running the scene alone.
Elsewhere, when she finished the curtsey with that playful tone, Harry gave her an awkward smile. It was clear that Harry was uncomfortable about how the Queen was portrayed. However, a bigger issue arrived later. It was when Meghan acted out the whole bow in a comic voice. She made the Queen appear like a character in a sketch. And at that time, Harry finally looked away. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.