Kate Middleton, Prince William Reportedly ‘Copying’ Meghan, Harry’s Non-Verbal Signals, Affectionate Touches Post-Megxit

Kate Middleton and Prince William have been impacted by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Megxit in more ways the one.

In the past, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge don’t engage in public displays of affection especially when they are at formal engagements. But ever since Markle and Prince Harry quit as senior members of the royal family, they have become more relaxed.

It is possible that Prince William and Middleton are copying Prince Harry and Markle’s body language. While speaking with The Sun, expert Judi James confirmed that the royal couple changed.

“The couple’s body language has always veered on the side of bland, but it is also always pitch-perfect for their royal role. William and Kate do seem to be bringing more non-verbal signals and touches into their ‘routine’ post-Megxit though, apparently understanding that they can push the boundaries a little without suffering from obsessive interest and criticism,” she said.

James also said that Middleton is now instigating more tie-sign touch rituals whenever she and Prince William are in public, and the latter always seems to reciprocate the gestures.

“We might not be seeing the kind of intensely tactile behavior that we did from Harry and Meghan but the increase in caring or thought-sharing touches shows a post-Megxit approach to a relaxing of the ‘rules,’” James said.

Meanwhile, royal correspondent Emily Nash told Hello! magazine that Prince William and Middleton didn’t usually engage in touchy-feely behavior because they think that it’s inappropriate and unprofessional to hold hands.

Nash said that another possible reason why Prince William and Middleton don’t hold hands in public is that they have to shake hands with a lot of people. As such, the sweet gesture would be impractical.

“We know they are very affectionate and that sometimes comes across during more light-hearted moments, at sporting events or similar, but you wouldn’t expect them to put that on show while in more formal situations,” she said.