Meghan Markle’s Attempt to Hold Prince Harry’s Hand Rejected in Awkward Moment

In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle faced rejection when she reached out to hold Prince Harry's hand during the Young Leader's reception at Buckingham Palace.

The Duke of Sussex swiftly moved his hand away, avoiding any public display of affection with the Duchess.

The awkward incident was caught on video as the newlyweds walked behind the Queen.

Meghan slid her hand down to her side, stealing a glance at Harry as she made her attempt.

However, the Duke abruptly rejected her gesture by keeping his hands in front of his body and fiddling with his tie.

Meanwhile, Meghan awkwardly tucked her hair behind her ear.

It is well known that members of the royal family generally refrain from public displays of affection, especially in the presence of the Queen.

However, leading up to their royal wedding, Meghan and Harry have been more open in showing their affection to each other, attracting attention from body language experts.

Robin Kermode, a body language expert, commented on the situation, stating that the Queen rarely holds hands with her husband in public, setting an unwritten precedent for other royals.

He further explained that while Prince William and Kate Middleton are emotionally close, they do not feel the need to prove their love, especially during official state business.

Therefore, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are rarely seen holding hands or displaying affection in public.

Royal etiquette expert Mika Meyer also weighed in on the topic, explaining that the lack of public displays of affection by William and Kate is due to the couple's commitment to royal protocol.

When traveling on official tours, such as their trip to India, the couple represents the British monarchy and must maintain a professional image.

Therefore, it is expected that they show minimal, if any, public displays of affection to fulfill their designated roles abroad.

Despite this rejection, Meghan and Harry continue to make public appearances together.

On July 17, they are scheduled to attend a major exhibition on the life of Nelson Mandela at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall.