Body language expert says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared like an ‘American version of royalty’ during visit to Los Angeles fire victims

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared like “America’s version of royals” during their visit to meet with victims of the Los Angeles fires this week, according to a leading body language expert.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Pasadena Convention Center Friday, which has become an evacuation site for victims of the Eaton Fire in nearby Altadena.

Having previously made monetary donations to relief efforts through their Archewell Foundation, the duo donated clothing, children’s items and other essential supplies to the main donation center.

Body language expert Judi James has now decoded the couple’s exterior, saying they displayed regal status in several images captured during their brief outing.

“Meghan is hugging her entire body here in a ritual of comfort and her facial expression reflects the sadness that people she knows must feel,” James he said to the mirror.

“In addition to more practical help from the couple, there is a sense that they seem like the American version of our royalty.”

Harry and the “Suits” alum were seen exchanging hugs with several people and families affected by the crisis.

According to James, Markle’s heartfelt hug is a “signature” move for the couple.

“This appears to have been an immersive experience for Meghan and Harry although, given their signature brand of body language, it would always be the ‘comforting’ hugs that would provide the most camera-worthy moments,” he told the outlet.

“For Harry it will be a drive that is in his DNA as a royal, to go to the scene of a disaster and tragedy and just be visible, be part of the work.”

“He seems to be in that mode here, listening to stories and experiences to hopefully reassure and boost morale, but then there’s the added role of some practical hugs that have been added to the repertoire more recently,” she added.

Elsewhere, James said the daily mail that Harry was “mirroring” his wife’s “tactile” actions during the outing.

“We can see Meghan in particular in two modes and functions of body language here: firstly, what would be called ‘getting stuck’, physically helping with the distribution of food and doing so in a way that seems to have become unknown,” he said. . the exit.

“Meghan’s ‘heads down’ body language here seems more practical than performative, implying that the work of distribution is best accomplished without a media onslaught or being forced to stop and speak.”

Before the couple’s visit to meet with the victims, the couple opened the doors to your Spacious $29 million mansion in Montecito, California to friends who have been forced to evacuate their homes.

Sources also told The Post that the Sussexes are committed to continuing to support recovery and rebuilding efforts, and have already planned additional visits to the community.