- Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan give an intimate interview
- Body language expert analyzes their behavior
- The royal couple opens up
Duchess Meghan (43) and Prince Harry (39) have launched a new campaign dedicated to keeping children safe online.
In a moving interview, the Sussexes spoke to CBS reporter Jane Pauley about their personal experiences and the importance of their new initiative, The Parents' Network. This initiative aims to support parents whose children have lost their lives due to online dangers such as cyberbullying and suicidal thoughts.
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Body language expert analyzes Meghan & Harry
During the interview, Meghan put her hand on Harry's knee as she talked about her own experiences with suicidal thoughts. Body language expert Judi James told 'FEMAIL,' "This gesture could serve more than one purpose. It looks like a seeking for support and strength from Harry as she shares her own experience of 'suicidal ideas'."
Judi James also noted that Harry's head tilt and his attentive watching of Meghan's face might indicate that she was trying to reassure him with that touch.
The body language expert highlighted the intimate hugs the couple gave the grieving parents in a clip. "There is rocking together, which registers delight at seeing someone after time spent apart and we can also see back-rubs and touches that make [Meghan's] hugs consoling and supportive to the parents in their grief," James continued.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan showed less physical closeness than usual, which James said could be a deliberate decision to avoid overshadowing the strong emotions of tragedy and pain they shared.
"Their key tactile moment is made more dramatic by this previous 'hands-off' behaviour. When the interview focuses on Meghan's own 'suffering' we see her right arm extend as her hand is placed on Harry's leg," James added.
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What you need to know about Prince Harry & Duchess Meghan's campaign
The campaign, which runs under the slogan #NoChildLostToSocialMedia, includes a video on the Archewell Foundation website showing parents who have lost their children. Meghan also spoke about her own children, Archie and Lilibet, in the interview. "Our kids are young, they're three and five, they're amazing, but all you want to do as parents is protect them," said the Duchess.