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Body Language Expert Reveals Prince Harry Had an 'Emotional Shift' on His Wedding Day

And it's all because of Meghan

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It has been seven years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said their 'I dos' at St. George’s Chapel, but I still remember it like it was yesterday. Markle dazzled in her silk Givenchy dress and embroidered veil, while Prince Harry looked dapper in his frock coat uniform. Over 2,000 spectators looked on from inside the castle grounds as royal family members and celebrities arrived for the ceremony. And of course, there was the famous departure in a blue Jaguar, complete with a custom license plate—but apparently, there was one detail I missed.

In honor of the royal couple's milestone anniversary, body language expert Darren Stanton revisited the wedding and analyzed the pair's non-verbal gestures on their wedding day. According to Stanton, there was a stark contrast between Markle and Harry's demeanor in the moments leading up to the ceremony. However, the prince's attitude shifted when he finally saw his bride.

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Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Stanton explained, "Meghan Markle appeared calm and composed, showing no visible signs of apprehension. She smiled and waved to the crowd, and walked with a steady presence. Her facial expressions were relaxed and natural. She’s smiling and there’s no excessive blink rate to indicate nerves."

Meanwhile, the groom was a bundle of nerves. Stanton continued, "You can tell the enormity of the day was weighing heavily on Harry. He displayed clear signs of nerves, with his eyebrows pulled together, his eyes wide and his body tense."

Fortunately, the sight of Markle walking down the aisle eliminated those nerves, and Stanton detected a visible shift in the prince's body language when this happened.

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Stanton said, "You can see Harry’s entire body visibly relax the moment he sees Meghan walking down the aisle. The emotional shift in his posture is immediate, as his shoulders drop, his face softens, and his eyes light up with genuine love and affection. His tension melts away and that shows just how deeply grounded and comforted he feels in her presence."

The expert and human lie detector also noted their strong eye contact, which indicated their genuine bond. He explained, "We see extended eye contact between Harry and Meghan which is very positive. In everyday interactions, eye contact usually lasts three to five seconds. But between close friends, romantic partners, or those deeply in love, it can stretch to ten or even twelve seconds."

"Meghan smiles warmly at Harry, and he responds with what’s known as eye gazing, which is a prolonged, affectionate look that shows he’s clearly besotted. This was reciprocated by Meghan, showing the feeling was mutual."

Seven years and two children later, the royal couple are still head over heels for one another. Here's to several more years of marital bliss.

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