Meghan Markle Regains Confidence, But Struggles To Avoid This With Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has regained her confidence, but she still can't help touching Prince Harry, according to a body language expert.

Markle apparently lost her confident American nature for a while after getting married to a prince, but it seems the former actress has gained back her roots now that she's become used to being a royal. "When we first met Meghan she was the confident, eloquent US star whose signature styling was a very accessible and authentic-looking fuss-free tailoring," Judi James told Express. "Then we lost her to royal protocol-infused body language and styling like regal hats and tiny clutch bags, but it looks from this recent visit that the Meghan we admired so much could be back."

According to James, Markle's choice of clothing when she and Prince Harry visited the Nelson Mandela centenary exhibition features her natural taste for fashion. However, although Markle's confidence is back, she couldn't help but hold Prince Harry's hand from time to time during their royal engagements.

"If the couple have been told to keep touch rituals to a minimum during visits and public events it's a shame," James continued. "A couple in the newlywed stage like Meghan and Harry will find it almost painful to not use romantic and affectionate tie-sign touches like hand-holding, hugging or linking arms."

James mentioned one instance when Markle checked herself and swapped her bag to her right and lifted her free hand. According to her, it was a "truncated bid to take Harry's hand," but the Duchess of Sussex checked herself again suggesting that they are under some pressure to avoid PDAs.

"She still performed one very potent gesture of affection and confidence with Harry though, touching her hand to his back in a classic reassurance tie-sign signal as they walked into the venue," James added.

In June, the couple made headlines after Prince Harry reportedly ignored Markle's effort to hold hands during the Queen's Young Leaders Awards ceremony. Many believe that the duke declined because they were in the presence of the Queen and PDAs are discouraged for royals.

On the other hand, etiquette expert William Hanson believed that it was not necessary as Markle was much more confident. The new member of the Firm needs less emotional support. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were photographed holding hands again days after the said event when they attended a reception in London.