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Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Meghan Markle likes ‘fish out of water’ as body language expert analyzes royal ties

September 20, 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest by the Royal Family on Monday in a funeral at Westminster Abbey, followed by a burial at St George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle, outside central London.

Her state funeral marked the culmination of 10 days of mourning for Her Majesty following her death on September 8 at the age of 96.

The Queen’s ceremony was attended by dignitaries from around the world, including President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, but members of the Royal Family (current and former) were watched with a strict eye as experts in body language revealed that Meghan Markle was showing signs of ‘disconnecting’ from family and was forced to grieve on her own.

Psychotherapist and human behavior expert Dr Robi Ludwig told Fox News Digital that Meghan looks like a ‘fish out of water’ and may even have used fashion as her own personal shield while wearing an oversized black hat to help him completely disengage from the dark an event.

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Meghan Markle and royal family body language explained at Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral.
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Prince Harry and Meghan quit their royal duties in 2020 and moved to the United States due to what they described as British media intrusion and racist behavior towards their family.

They have rarely returned to the UK, but recently attended the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, when they were on royal duty during the five-day event before celebrating her daughter’s first birthday Lilibet at Frogmore Cottage.

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As the Duchess of Sussex waited to be seated, she kept her hands clasped, indicating “she is closed off to her surroundings and trying to comfort herself at the same time”.

Ludwig added, “I don’t think that was what she intended. Meghan Markle didn’t consider the cause and effect of her actions and how it might harm her.”

King Charles III, Harry, Duke of Sussex, Camilla, Queen Consort and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex watch the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II arrive at Wellington Arch after her state funeral at Westminster Abbey.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, arrives at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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In an image from the Sovereign’s ceremony at Westminster Abbey, Ludwig described Prince Harry’s protective nature of his wife as he appeared to comfort her.

“Harry has to focus on his wife, indicated by his body language of holding her hand and leaning towards her,” Ludwig said.

“Meghan uses the hat to hide, a very different style of presentation than she’s shown in the past. She’s looking down because she feels disapproval and she’s out of her element.”

Although Markle may have felt “disapproval”, a royal expert previously told Fox News Digital that he thought Markle did “very well” last week.

“She didn’t appear like she was trying to come in and beef up on anything. She just went and did whatever was necessary,” royal expert Duncan Larcombe said, adding that she had even conquered some in the United Kingdom.

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Meanwhile, Prince Harry sat behind his father, King Charles III, and Queen Consort Camilla. Prince William and Kate Middleton were positioned across the row with their two oldest children, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7.

“Harry looks sad from this day and you can imagine he feels like a man between two worlds,” Ludwig said. “He gave up a lot and his contemplative face shows the pain of everything that has happened over the years. I don’t think Harry ever anticipated that his actions would cause this kind of lasting conflict. If the Queen was his anchor in the family, which has also been lost.”

Leaving the funeral, Meghan walked behind Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on September 19, 2022.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sit behind King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla during Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on September 19, 2022.
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Ludwig said Markle’s stance stood out as there was a “synchronization” with the Royal Family while she was still “solemn but impatient, indicating a presence in the moment”.

She added: “Meghan with her head tilted down covering her face indicating feelings of shame and victimization. She is seen to be upset and uncomfortable. Her body language indicates a disconnect with other family members and an discomfort with her current status among the working royals. She definitely feels coldness and is very uncomfortable. She’s like a fish out of water, and that’s obvious .

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remained close throughout the 10-day mourning period and were regularly seen holding hands as they greeted mourners or attended engagements in honor of the queen, an unlikely move for working members of the royal family.

“As we have seen throughout this funeral, Harry and Meghan remain constantly close and touch each other as much as possible – they seem to be like two magnets drawn to each other,” said expert Tonya Reiman. body language.

She noted the differences between the brothers as Harry looked shocked while William looked emotional throughout the proceedings.

“Throughout the ceremony, you clearly saw that while William was the image of what the royal family is meant to convey, he was clearly emotional,” Reiman said.

Queen Consort Camilla, left, walks with Meghan Markle, Prince George, Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.
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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex are pictured at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.
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“It’s a moment where you see real grief on William’s face. Note his eyebrows rising and drawing together, the lines running down between his eyes and the grief demonstrated by the anxiety on his forehead.”

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Reiman agreed that the newly-appointed Princess of Wales passed on the “royal face”, saying: “We don’t know how she really feels with the face veil, the correct posture and the arms down at her side. She is the image of a woman who needs to be strong and who holds her own.”

She added: “Kate looks so majestic. She stepped into the role of the Princess of Wales with no problem. It’s very easy to see why William fell in love with her. She couldn’t be more suited. for the role or warmer as a mother.”

Royal expert Shannon Spence said the distance from the Duchess of Sussex was “to be expected” after years of turmoil within the family.

Prince George, Camilla, Queen Consort, and Catherine, Princess of Wales are pictured at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry held hands as they walked through Windsor Castle last week with Prince William and Kate Middleton to view flowers and tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
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“I think this distance that we see between the Duchess of Sussex is to be expected,” Spence told Fox News Digital.

“Over the past two years, she hasn’t held back in the public forum how she feels about the institution and how she feels treated by her in-laws. The sense of isolation is palpable and would be a natural consideration. given everything that happened.”

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Tracy Wright is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Send story tips to tracy.wright@fox.com.