Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are genuinely
good friends, body language expert Judi James
has claimed in an analysis of the Royal duo.
Examining the sisters-in-law at Wimbledon,
Ms James said it is clear they share a close
bond which is due to the unusual situation
they have found themselves in.
Picking up protocol.
The Duchess of Cambridge is often praised
for her gracious nature and rarely puts a
foot wrong at royal engagements, so it is
of little surprise Meghan would look to her
sister-in-law for tips on how to conduct herself.
This was evident when Meghan 'face-watched'
Kate to check for signals.
Ms James explained: 'Royal newbie Meghan is
clearly still learning on the job and her
lower-key poses with Kate plus some of her
face-watching signals suggested she was picking
up protocol tips from her new sister-in-law.'.
This mirroring was reversed when Kate picked
up the small 'baby wave' that Meghan used
to greet spectators, when one waves with the
hand held at head level.
Mutual enjoyment.
'Kate is the royal with the pitch-perfect
smile and that was very much on display, but
the more regal aspect did relax several times
with Meghan,' Ms James noted.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 36, 'joined in the
fun' with her sister-in-law and was genuinely
pleased to be spending the day with her.
Ms James added: 'The rounded 'apple' cheeks
plus the crinkling round the corners of the
eyes showed the happiness to be the new royal
double-act was mutual and genuine.'.
Close exchanges.
Ms James said: 'Harry has always been keen
to make his sister-in-law relax and giggle
more in public and it looked very much as
though the confident and slightly more spontaneous
Meghan might be taking on that role of her
own accord.'.
She added: '[Meghan's] rather naughty smile
and her hand-to-mouth whispering pose suggested
shared fun and close exchanges.'.
Like-minded thinking.
Meghan and Kate were seen leaning in close
to each other at several points during the
match.
Ms James explained the behaviour suggests
'high levels of rapport and like-minded thinking'.
When Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family
there was speculation that Kate Middleton
would resent having to share the limelight
with another beautiful woman.
But during their first day out together without
their husbands, a new friendship was clearly
born – even while Meghan’s pal Serena
Williams was losing the Wimbledon ladies’
final.
The glamorous new BFFs – best friends’
for ever – showed very different styles.
The Duchess of Sussex displaying effortless
Hollywood chic in her eye-catching flares.
She also wore a crisp poplin striped shirt
by Ralph Lauren.
The Duchess of Cambridge preferred the classic
Middle England look of a draped silk monochrome
dot dress by her friend Jenny Packham.
